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Job outlook for senior engineering associates in the United States
Senior engineering associate job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected senior engineering associate job growth rate is 2% from 2018-2028.
About 4,400 new jobs for senior engineering associates are projected over the next decade.
Senior engineering associate salaries have increased 11% for senior engineering associates in the last 5 years.
There are over 11,108 senior engineering associates currently employed in the United States.
There are 54,861 active senior engineering associate job openings in the US.
The average senior engineering associate salary is $86,193.
Are senior engineering associate jobs in demand?
Senior engineering associate job and salary trends over time
Senior engineering associate jobs over time
Senior engineering associate job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,108 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 11,630 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 11,532 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 11,178 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 10,686 | 0.00% |
Average senior engineering associate salary over time
Senior engineering associate salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $86,193 | $41.44 | +3.2% |
| 2025 | $83,484 | $40.14 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | $81,138 | $39.01 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $79,385 | $38.17 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $77,662 | $37.34 | +1.5% |
Senior engineering associate jobs by state
Most common states for senior engineering associates
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 252 | 36% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 142 | 23% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 195 | 20% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 107 | 18% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,155 | 17% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 129 | 17% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,346 | 16% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,185 | 16% |
| 9 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 660 | 16% |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 212 | 16% |
| 11 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 123 | 16% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 839 | 15% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 462 | 15% |
| 14 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 164 | 15% |
| 15 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 137 | 13% |
| 16 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 114 | 13% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 203 | 12% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 162 | 12% |
| 19 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 689 | 11% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 407 | 11% |
Most common cities for senior engineering associates
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annapolis | 2 | 5% | $76,595 |
| 2 | Hartford | 5 | 4% | $78,491 |
| 3 | Bethesda | 2 | 3% | $76,326 |
| 4 | Irvine | 4 | 2% | $94,624 |
| 5 | Atlanta | 7 | 1% | $70,334 |
| 6 | Baltimore | 4 | 1% | $76,524 |
| 7 | Boston | 4 | 1% | $82,415 |
| 8 | Washington | 4 | 1% | $74,599 |
| 9 | Orlando | 3 | 1% | $80,146 |
| 10 | Sacramento | 3 | 1% | $98,614 |
| 11 | Baton Rouge | 2 | 1% | $82,350 |
| 12 | Grand Rapids | 2 | 1% | $68,717 |
| 13 | Chicago | 7 | 0% | $77,380 |
| 14 | Denver | 3 | 0% | $55,418 |
| 15 | Detroit | 3 | 0% | $70,934 |
| 16 | Los Angeles | 3 | 0% | $95,801 |
| 17 | San Francisco | 3 | 0% | $100,522 |
| 18 | Fort Worth | 2 | 0% | $84,326 |
Senior Engineering Associate job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior engineering associate experts
Michigan Technological University
University of Iowa
Chapman University
Ohio University
York College of Pennsylvania
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Lycoming College
Indiana University Southeast
Alfred University
University of Utah
California State University - Sacramento
University of Pittsburgh
Stony Brook University
Whitworth University
Georgia Institute of Technology
SUNY College
What general advice would you give to a Senior Engineering Associate?
John Irwin EdD: Engineering technology graduates are masters of technology, gaining a broad and deep understanding of the processes, systems, tools, and techniques necessary to construct, modify, operate, and maintain an engineering design. They act as technological integrators, bridging the gap between the skilled trades and engineering fundamentals. This is a great career path for those who enjoy engineering concepts but would rather spend time working with their hands solving specific technical issues than tackling broader, more complex design challenges.
What will help Senior Engineering Associates increase their earning potential?
John Irwin EdD: Engineering technology graduates develop, design, and implement engineering and technology solutions, typically pursuing engineering careers in design, construction, and product improvement. They work both in an office setting with design and simulation software as well as on the production/onsite setting troubleshooting issues for continuous improvements.
What soft skills should all Senior Engineering Associates possess?
Casey DeRoo Ph.D.: The ability to understand the people on your team and allocate project work accordingly is important. In this role, you may find that you "step back" from the day-to-day of engineering and coordinate work on a project across multiple individuals with unique outlooks and skillsets. Recognize that "one size doesn't fit all" when it comes to management. Harnessing the make-up or the desired professional goals of your team to accomplish your assigned projects leads to better outcomes and productivity. Many skilled engineers lack leadership skills, so highlight these on your resume or during your interview if you have applicable experience.
What soft skills should all Senior Engineering Associates possess?
Tom Springer Ph.D.: -Good communication skills
-Ability to exercise critical thinking and innovative problem solving
-Able to work under supervision and mentoring
-Works well in a team-oriented environment
What technical skills for a Senior Engineering Associate stand out to employers?
Robert Williams Ph.D.: Modeling, simulation, CAD software; problem solving; design based on analysis and experiment; computer skills; the ability to learn new software.
Tristan Ericson Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorYork College of Pennsylvania
Civil and Mechanical Engineering
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior Engineering Associate job market given the pandemic?
Tristan Ericson Ph.D.: Engineering jobs will still be available. Some companies are struggling in the pandemic, but some are thriving. Our students are still able to find co-ops, and our graduates are still finding jobs. The market has slowed a bit, but not as much as I expected. Rather, we see a shift in job availability as the need for different technologies changes. Most of our summer 2020 graduating seniors found jobs. It took more time for some of them to secure employment than typical, but their ultimate success rate was higher than I would have anticipated in such an uncertain time. Going forward, I think the need for engineering jobs will gradually increase to levels higher than pre-pandemic. Consider the Biden administration's ambitious infrastructure goals. These alone will place increased demand on engineering, but they are also a broader indicator of society's increased need for innovation and product development. The push for vehicle electrification will provide many new job opportunities in that staple industry.
How have salaries changed over time for Senior Engineering Associates?
Tristan Ericson Ph.D.: There has been gradual growth over time for engineering salaries. In certain industry sectors the pandemic has stalled that growth with some employees getting no increases or taking pay cuts over the past year. I expect that, emerging from the pandemic, engineers will see growth in earning opportunities, especially in new development sectors.
Abigail Charest Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorWentworth Institute of Technology
School of Engineering
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior Engineering Associate job market given the pandemic?
Abigail Charest Ph.D.: -Students getting their Masters if they didn't get a job offer
-Less early offers from co-op employers
-Trends include continued connections online with clients, conferences, presentations
What soft skills should all Senior Engineering Associates possess?
Abigail Charest Ph.D.: -Graduate are ready to get back to "normal" but students will need to possess professional online skills, ie professional Zoom calls
-Presenting (in person and online)
How have salaries changed over time for Senior Engineering Associates?
Abigail Charest Ph.D.: Salaries have not changed much over time
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Senior Engineering Associates?
Dr. Jeremy Ramsey: As with all aspects of the pandemic, it is difficult to know exactly what the long term prospects will be for graduating chemistry majors. I believe there will always be opportunities for candidates with a strong set of skills, significant practical experience and the ability to solve difficult problems-hallmarks of a quality Liberal Arts and Sciences education offered at Lycoming College.
What's a good job out of college for Senior Engineering Associates?
Dr. Jeremy Ramsey: The ideal first job for a chemistry major is one that provides advancement opportunities, possibilities for career development, and the ability to develop new skills. It may be that a first job after the degree will not provide all of these things, but any job in the chemical field will provide the opportunity to gain experience that can then lead to more desirable employment opportunities.
What will help Senior Engineering Associates increase their earning potential?
Dr. Jeremy Ramsey: Earning a degree that ensures hands-on experiences to enhance their learning. Our chemistry and biochemistry students build skills in the chemical laboratory and develop the ability to solve difficult chemical problems through research and internship opportunities. These experiences help to position new graduates for high quality employment possibilities and to achieve the salaries that they desire.
Dr. Sridhar Ramachandran
Department Head and Professor of InformaticsIndiana University Southeast
Department of Informatics
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Senior Engineering Associates?
Dr. Sridhar Ramachandran: For the last several decades, we have been seeing consistent and regular technological change that has slowly but surely permeated into our personal and social life. The pandemic is facilitating a technological revolution. The move from technological change to technological revolution comes with impacts that will definitely influence the world we live and work in. For example, the need for contact-less processes because of the pandemic had made way for revolutionary adaptation of automation. On the same vein, this pandemic has exposed the underlying digital divide and has thereafter facilitated in narrowing the identified gaps. For example, schoolchildren now have access to digital devices because school are providing them with computers and this generation of school kids have now had an early start in digital literacy. The same goes for college graduates because graduates of 2020 and 2021 have had to adapt to newer communication mediums as workplaces have become multi-modal (from job interviews over VoIP to remote work). Taken together, the pandemic has added more modalities to how our graduates can engage with their employers and this can have an enduring impact in how they will maintain their work and life balance.
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Senior Engineering Associates?
Dr. Sridhar Ramachandran: This is a good time to improve ones' digital literacy skills and so taking courses or getting certified in technologies and skills that are now more widely being adapted can increase ones' chances of employment. For example, becoming proficient in using multiple operating systems can help a graduate adapt to whatever employer machine is provided to them for remote work. Most companies require you to use the company provided laptop for company business since it has the security built in and has proprietary software installed on it. On the same lines, taking courses in computer networking, cybersecurity and computer assembly and architecture will help you become comfortable with troubleshooting computer and technological issues on your own when you are working remotely. Highlighting these skills on your cover letter and in your resume can help communicate to your prospective employer that you can work independently when working remotely.
What will help Senior Engineering Associates increase their earning potential?
Dr. Sridhar Ramachandran: Having an interdisciplinary skill set will definitely help people move between projects at their workplace and increase their earning potential. Having good management skills will help people get management roles as they advance through with their career. Having good leadership skills will help people accomplish tasks assigned to them and their team and that too will help in increasing their earning potential. Most importantly, in this era of internationalization and globalization in the context of this pandemic, having diversity consciousness and cultural intelligence will open the door to employment opportunities around the world because now many companies are open to hiring remote workers. The money saved by the companies because they do not need to have dedicated office space can translate into higher pays for the remote worker employee.
How have salaries changed over time for Senior Engineering Associates?
Tim Keenan Ph.D.: I am a relatively young biomaterials engineer, and so I cannot draw from a long career of working in this field, but I can say that I would not have spent nearly a decade in school to obtain knowledge across mathematics, chemistry, biology, and engineering if the statistics had not suggested that it would eventually be worth the time and effort. As any graduate with a degree related to biomedical engineering surely knows, this is not a niche field, but rather, a nearly all encompassing one, and so it is very difficult to point to the history of the salaries of one particular cohort of professionals to answer this question. With that said, it is generally suggested that with increased demand comes increased opportunity, and so with an ever-increasing global population and expanded life expectancies, and now with an accrued backlog of patients awaiting medical procedures, it is logical to assume that this industry will continue to grow, along with the salaries of its employees. One point which graduates should also consider is not only the salaries associated with positions, but where those positions are located, and how the employer is willing to allow you to work (i.e. on-site vs. remotely). When surveying the data on starting salaries, as I did when deciding my career path, there is often little consideration for the cost of living associated with where those types of jobs may be located. A large number of the companies associated with this sector are situated in some of the most expensive places to live across the entire country, both in terms of real estate costs and taxation, and so some of the salary information may be misleading if those additional factors are not also considered. So, although there is no doubt that graduates in this field can expect to earn a relatively high starting salary, I would urge them to consider their offers in terms of both salary and cost of living, so they can determine which is the most financially advantageous, especially if they are exiting their education with loans which need to be repaid.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior Engineering Associate job market given the pandemic?
Tim Keenan Ph.D.: This is difficult to predict, as responses to the pandemic have varied from state-to-state within the U.S., and from country-to-country around the world. With regards to how routine medical visits are conducted, I think this transition to a more electronic interaction will continue to gain momentum, as well as further development of the concept of medical personnel traveling to treat the elderly, rather than the other way around, and so I believe there will be an increase in opportunities for jobs related to telehealth and traveling medical personnel. Additionally, we are rounding the 1-year mark from which many people abstained from having elective or non-critical procedures conducted, and so I believe the next several years will see a dramatic increase in medical imaging and orthopedic, dental, and cosmetic procedures, in order to catch up with the accrued demand. This likely will not only lead to an increase in the number of professionals directly associated with conducting these procedures, but also with the professionals involved on the manufacturing side of the materials and instruments required for these procedures, which includes everything from R&D, QA, production, and packaging personnel, to financial, sales, marketing, and management personnel. Lastly, this pandemic has introduced many people to the fields of virology and epidemiology who may not have otherwise ever encountered these topics, and so I believe these fields will linger in the collective mind of the public for many years, and could potentially influence future policy decisions, which could ultimately act to procure significant funds for expanded growth in these fields.
What soft skills should all Senior Engineering Associates possess?
Tim Keenan Ph.D.: Pandemic aside, every graduate in the modern era should have the ability to effectively communicate across multiple platforms. Even before video chats and e-mail were the primary modes of communication between students and instructors, employees and employers, and patients and doctors, the ability to effectively communicate through both verbal and written modes has been established as a necessary attribute across many fields for quite some time. Particularly, in any field even peripherally associated with medicine, it is not only important to clearly communicate so that information pertaining to diagnoses/procedures/materials/devices is correctly received and acted upon, but also to instill confidence in those receiving the information that you know what you are doing, and that you are a trusted source of this information. This includes taking the time to properly structure and edit e-mails and memos, to sufficiently prepare and appear presentable for any virtual interactions you may have, and to not only speak clearly and confidently when meeting face-to-face, but also attentively listen to those you are meeting with.
In addition to effective communication, it is also natural to assume that eventually, many positions will once again require on-site labor, and so emotional intelligence will once again become an essential skill for every graduate to develop. It has become easier than ever to express our frustrations throughout the workday, as a simple click of the "mute" and "camera" buttons during meetings allows us to vent in ways which will not be possible once on-site days become normal again, and we can no longer simply disappear from the meetings or workplace. Learning to effectively work alongside both those you adore and those you loathe is not only a skill which will help graduates obtain thier first position, but will also allow them to excel throughout their entire careers.
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Senior Engineering Associates?
Bruce Gale Ph.D.: Any engineering degree is a good one. Adding certifications related to software is a big plus. A systems certificate is important to large government contractors.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior Engineering Associate job market given the pandemic?
Steven Fernandez: No sure, with respect to mechanical engineering there is so many variables as to what new trends ME grads can experience. One of the greatest challenges Mechanical Engineering students face is the broadness of the field of study they have chosen. Surprisingly, many ME grads find themselves at a bit of a loss as to what carrier path to choose when they finally get their degree. As a mechanical engineer you can be designing anything from a supersonic missile, to a food processing line, in multiple functions. Mechanical engineers can be project engineers, design engineers, operation engineers, or manufacturing engineers with all options in just one industrial field. Each industrial field is affected differently by the pandemic. Take Space X, Google, Amazon, and Raytheon which are all industries ME's work in. These company seem to be doing the same if not better during the pandemic. How about the bicycle industry? With more families at home looking for activities there is a backlog of bicycles as the manufacturers cannot keep up with the orders. Try and order a NordicTrack treadmill, or a concept-2 rowing machine and you will be put on a waiting list due to the shortage of supply. Mechanical engineers work in all these industries. On the flip side look at some industries tied to travel and vacation. Yes, Boeing took a hit because of their 737 planes being grounded, but also because of the massive decrease in flight travel. So, all that said, I would say the pandemic trend for now would follow the course as such; industries which are negatively affected due to the loss of public activities will continue to struggle or have slow growth, while other industries where the mass public has been redirected will flourish and grow.
What experience really stands out on Senior Engineering Associate resumes?
Matthew Barry Ph.D.: What really stands out on a resume to me is anything related to hands-on experience. I honestly prefer students and potential employees that have hands-on experience and ok grade point averages (GPAs) compared to students with high GPAs and no hands-on experience. And this hands-on experience does not have to come from internships or co-ops, but could be the result of participating in clubs, or being part of a Makerspace, either as a mentor, or a user.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior Engineering Associate job market given the pandemic?
Joseph Reichenberger PE [CA AZ HI NM NV], BCEE, F.ASCE: The most severely impacted are and probably will continue to be the hospitality (travel, hotels, and the food service/bar) industry. I believe the convention sector will be impacted as attendees find virtual conventions via webinars convenient and cost effective. The food service industry will recover over time, but slowly. I believe travel for business will be reduced based on generally favorable experiences businesses have had with Zoom, Teams, etc. Engineering, particularly civil engineering, has not been affected much through the lockdown as it is an industry where the "office" engineers can work remotely very effectively using Zoom, Teams, and corporate VPNs with virtual desktops for specialized software. Those civil engineers that work outside in construction will still work as long as there is a housing demand. With infrastructure upgrades and replacements being emphasized by government, the civil engineering business will likely see a "boost"; and I believe there will be minimal impact. I do consulting for a medium-sized water district (20,000 services) in the inland empire and we have not noticed much, if any, reduction in requests for new water service and plan checks as new housing developments are continuing at near their pre-pandemic pace.
There will be an impact will be on engineering and other students getting/finding part-time jobs to support their education. Many worked in the hospitality sector; those jobs are essentially gone for a while. But they may be able to find some employment in the construction/engineering sector as interns or part-time workers. I believe this reduction in jobs may affect engineering schools and enrollment.
Education has learned a lot from the pandemic and more universities will go to distance learning and I believe there will be major improvements in distance education software particularly in the area of exam security.
What Senior Engineering Associate skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Joseph Reichenberger PE [CA AZ HI NM NV], BCEE, F.ASCE: It has always been my philosophy that it doesn't matter how long it takes to finish your education; the important thing is to finish it. Because of the reduced opportunities for funding as mentioned in Question 1, this will cause a delay in finishing for many. It may impact some non-STEM majors to the point that their enrollment will decline as they see there are few jobs and the cost of education is too high for so few jobs. I believe many high school graduates will be going to community colleges to continue their education inexpensively (enrollment increasing, maybe more distance learning since space may be limited). There will be a significant number entering the "crafts" and take on apprenticeships in the construction and other industries (auto repair, for example, requiring high skills). The water industry is always looking for entry-level staff. This is one industry where you can start out as a meter reader and make it to general manager given enough "drive." Many have succeeded in this way.
In terms of skills to learn or pick up during a "gap" year or two would be to improve communication and writing skills; learn new software and possibly even network management. Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Remote Sensing are major areas in civil engineering where new, skilled employees are needed. Obtain certification in "Green Buldings" LEED, "Envision," and forms of "sustainability." These skills are going to be very important and will allow a student to find temporary or part-time employment to provide funding once the skills are learned.
What general advice would you give to a Senior Engineering Associate?
Joseph Reichenberger PE [CA AZ HI NM NV], BCEE, F.ASCE: I can only speak to a civil engineering graduate. Investigate all employment opportunities that are looking for entry-level civil engineers, even if it is not your "preferred subdiscipline." Work through the university career center; subscribe to blogs and organization newsletters (Linked-in etc. too) that contain industry news and job notices. Before you apply, research the company on the web. What new projects have they picked up? Or "I noticed you do a lot of xxx type projects. I'd really like to work on this type, and have focused my education toward those types of projects." Make sure this is in your cover letter and focus the resume toward that. This means that each resume and cover letter you send out has to be customized.
If you get to an interview, do more research so you can speak intelligently about the company or organization you are interviewing with. Be attentive; look the interviewer in the eyes and be confident. If you get the job and it's close to what you were looking for, accept it and try it out. The important thing for an entry-level engineer is to get experience. I believe it is important to not try to find the "perfect job" because that may leave you in the cold.
I had a mechanical engineering graduate come to me as part of an honor society faculty interview a number of years ago. After chatting a while, I asked the student what he wanted to do when he graduated. He told me he wanted to design roller coasters. I told him I think that's great, but there are probably only about 3 or 4 jobs like that in the U.S. Don't be that particular. Then I went on to tell him that when I got out of school I worked for the County of Los Angeles designing drains and channels and there was a colleague with about the same experience I had and he told me he was leaving and taking a job near Lake Tahoe. I told him sounds like a great location; what are you going to do? He told me he was going to a firm that designs ski lifts, something he was fascinated with. The advice here is to never lose sight of your goal, but there may be a few "stops" along the way.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Senior Engineering Associates?
Gábor Balázsi Ph.D.: Probably not, now that vaccines are on the horizon.
What type of skills will young Senior Engineering Associates need?
Gábor Balázsi Ph.D.: Same as in previous years.
What experience really stands out on Senior Engineering Associate resumes?
Gábor Balázsi Ph.D.: It depends on the job. Mostly research and teaching. Published papers are always the best evidence.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior Engineering Associate job market given the pandemic?
Kamesh Sankaran Ph.D.: Though the trend in remote work is widely expected to continue even after the pandemic, there are some associated trends that are overlooked:
a) An increase in delivery (packages to the home office, etc.) to support remote workers, and
b) Embedded systems and IoT technologies at the worksites.
What skills stand out on Senior Engineering Associate resumes?
Kamesh Sankaran Ph.D.: Interdisciplinary problem solving in engineering
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Senior Engineering Associates to find work opportunities?
Kamesh Sankaran Ph.D.: Low-cost places for startups that are close to existing hubs
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Senior Engineering Associates?
Radhakrishnaiah Parachuru: I would expect the current graduates and students to experience the impact for a couple of years. The adverse effects of the virus related problems can be expected to mostly disappear in about two years.
What type of skills will young Senior Engineering Associates need?
Radhakrishnaiah Parachuru: -Ability to function in groups and effective group management/communication skills
-Ability to quickly grasp and apply emerging technological and scientific advances
-Willingness to stay open and learn continuously
-Willingness to adjust and accommodate keeping larger interests in mind
What experience really stands out on Senior Engineering Associate resumes?
Radhakrishnaiah Parachuru: -Demonstration of the ability to work independently to accomplish goals
-Demonstration of the ability to work hard and inspire others through example
-Motivation and focus
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior Engineering Associate job market given the pandemic?
Klaus Dölle: During the Pandemic implementation, home office workspaces are very popular. Companies have to reduce their workforce population in their office space, especially, if they have large open space offices. Online meetings are very common now using Skype, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, etc., depending on the company's policy or internal regulation.
Due to on-line meetings, large companies, save two-digit million numbers in travel cost. This will have an impact on future travel and meetings. Home office space will save future office space costs. Home office space is already implemented for some sales force prior to COVID (Why pay for office space if the sales rep travels 80% of his time?) I assume companies will most likely reduce some office space and save costs that way, by having to rent less office space. Fewer business trips in the future, more on-line meetings. This will have an impact on airline travel. I remember when I was working and 9/11 happened, the same was done by companies on a much smaller scale. Internet technology was not that advanced yet and too costly; after a while, it went back to a normal operation.
What skills stand out on Senior Engineering Associate resumes?
Klaus Dölle: Internship, language skills ( Paper industry is a multibillion international industry and most companies have affiliations all around the globe), good grades, good interpersonal skills, be able to work in a diverse team, good communication skills, passion....
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Senior Engineering Associates to find work opportunities?
Klaus Dölle: Our graduates have no problems finding a well-paid job in the U.S. Paper Engineers are in high demand. More Paper Engineers are needed by the industry than Universities can produce. Currently, starting salary is around $70k.