Engineering is a key profession, as it plays a vital role in the development and growth of a country’s economy. Engineers use their innovation, wealth of knowledge and creativity to make a deep impact on the lives of the citizens and the economy of their country.
Engineering is without a doubt, one of the most prestigious and highest-paying professions across the world. With the tech boom and the rapid advancement in technology, where automation and AI take over most aspects of traditional manufacturing, the need for innovation, design, development, and testing has assumed an important proportion. New avenues of employment have opened up in various sectors, including engineering.
As an engineering student, you get to choose from a wide range of disciplines with ample job opportunities available across various sectors. Whether it is Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, you can be sure of finding a job as per your interest and qualification.
In this blog we will unveil the exciting world of engineering jobs currently available and also dwell upon the future job scenario. We will discuss the most in-demand jobs and salary expectations, along with the roles and responsibilities that they entail.
The most in-demand engineering jobs in 2021 were: Automation and Robotics Engineer, Alternative Energy Engineer, Civil Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, and Systems Software Engineer.
Source: https://www.towerfast.com/press-room/the-most-in-demand-engineering-jobs-in-2020
While engineering jobs currently hold a steady ground it is predicted that in the future, they will continue to grow by leaps and bounds.
An overview of the top jobs in engineering in the future will have the already existing ones with a few additions: Machine Learning Engineer, Network Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Software Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Marine Engineer, Petroleum Engineers, Civil Engineers, and Project Engineer.
We will enumerate below a select list of the top 10 most – in-demand engineering jobs in the future, along with their roles, responsibilities, and expected salaries for your easy understanding.
This field of engineering deals with the creation and design of robots. The robotic actions are manipulated and processed through computers. These robots are used to speed up the manufacturing process in industries. They are used in nuclear science, in the transmission and servicing of electric signals, sea exploration, designing of bio-medical equipment, and many other applications.
This is a very responsible, demanding and detail oriented career. The Automation and Robotics Engineers develop new models, service, maintain and repair existing ones. The knowledge for this field of engineering stems from a combination of mechanical, electrical, computer, biological, mechanics, and software engineering. Information technology and control systems are also used with the objective of doing away with manual labour in offices, factories and homes.
A robot is a combination of 4 parts: the mechanical, the hardware, the electrical and the software. A working knowledge of all these fields is therefore, crucial for this job.
One of the main roles will be designing – this will include designing plans, with the objective of providing guidelines for the manufacturing of the machines and robots. The main mechanisms for the smooth functioning of the robots will have to be designed. Increasing the production and precision levels in certain industries through the design of robotic systems is a major part of the job responsibility.
They are also responsible for building and assembling machines. This aspect generates immense job satisfaction as they can watch their creations coming to life.
Testing of these machines forms the next stage where it is verified that they are safe to handle and also execute the tasks that they have been designed for, effectively.
The other tasks associated with this job role include: evaluating and analyzing the prototypes and robotic systems and making constant upgrades and changes as and when needed, providing technical support, performing research and design, teaching plan paths to robots, approving design calculations, cost estimates and so on.
An Automation and Robotics Engineer, has to have a very good knowledge of electronics, mechanics, electrics, programming, sensing and even cognition and psychology.
₹443,070 / year Avg. Base Salary (INR)
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Robotics_Engineer/Salary
Large data sets are mined by a group of fields that constitute Data Science. Data analytics although a part of this larger process is a more focused approach. It realizes actionable insights, to address queries immediately and promptly.
Data Science and Data Analytics are interconnected yet use different approaches and provide different results. Data Science is a multidisciplinary field that deals with large sets of data that is raw and unstructured. Existing data sets are processed and statistically analysed in the field of Data Analytics. It is simply put providing solutions for problems that we want answers to.
The role of a data scientist and data analyst are quite similar. A data scientist’s role is to analyse, and interpret complex data. They develop operational models; execute data analytics and optimization by using deep learning and machine learning. They are a part of the strategic planning for data analytics and perform ad hoc analysis and integrate data.
The role of a data analytics engineer involves pre-processing and data gathering through visualization and reporting, representing data, conducting a statistical analysis and interpretation of data. Ensuring maintenance and data acquisition, optimizing statistical efficiency and quality are also looked into.
The average Data scientist’s salary is ₹734,696 / year Avg. Base Salary (INR)
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Data_Scientist_%2F_Engineer/Salary
The average Data analytics engineer’s salary is ₹826,959 / year Avg. Base Salary (INR)
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Data_Engineer/Salary
The role of a Project Engineer is to manage engineering or technical projects. manages technical or engineering projects. They interact and work with stakeholders across all levels. They are primarily responsible for project planning, the personnel and budgeting.
The roles and responsibilities of a Project Engineer involve project scheduling through a project progress monitoring, coordinating activities, and resolving problems. Taking charge of project plan by reviewing design, specifications and plan. They also schedule changes and approve expenses and look into and monitor contractor contracts.
₹385,025/ year Avg. Base Salary (INR)
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Project_Engineer/Salary
The energy that is harnessed from different sources such as sunlight (solar) water (hydro) organic matter (biomass) and the earth’s internal heat (geothermal) is termed as renewable energy. This energy is clean and is an unlimited source of fuel and power. This form of energy is not based on extracting energy from limited resources and is more sustaining and lasting.
The primary role of renewable energy engineers is problem-solving, based on the principles of science and mathematics. They are responsible for conducting the research and design of wind turbines, solar photovoltaic cells, and geothermal plants. They work on the production of energy from sustainable and renewable sources like wind, solar, marine and hydropower.
They play a crucial role in developing machinery and equipment, laying down production processes, and devising means for minimizing a detrimental impact on the environment by taking steps to use environment-friendly energy sources.
Renewable Energy / Renewable Power ₹716,374/year Avg. Base Salary (INR)
Source: https://www.payscale.com
The field of Civil Engineering is the professional engineering discipline that deals with the construction, design and maintenance of the physical and natural environment and structures.
The key roles of Civil Engineers encompass designing major transportation projects. They start right from the conception stage, to designing, building, operating, constructing and maintaining the infrastructure projects, both in the public and private sectors. This includes public works, comprising: bridges, roads canals, water supply, and sewage treatment systems, pipelines, railways, dams, building components and so on.
The average salary for a Civil Engineer in India is ₹308747/year Avg. Base Salary (INR)
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Civil_Engineer/Salary
The field of Environmental Engineering deals with creating solutions to improve and protect the health of all living organisms. It uses the knowledge from chemistry, biology, ecology, hydraulics, geology, mathematics and microbiology to create solutions.
They are responsible for preparing, reviewing and updating environmental investigation reports. They procure, update and maintain the plans, permits and standard operating procedures.
They are responsible for protecting the environment by designing projects such as water reclamation facilities, converting waste to energy and water reclamation projects
They are responsible for analyzing scientific data and conducting quality control checks.
They lend the technical support that is needed for environmental remediation projects and any legal actions,
They monitor the progress of improvement programmes for the environment.
They ensure compliance with Government regulations, through the inspection of the municipal and industrial facilities.
Upon detection of contaminated sites, the corporations and government agencies are advised by them on the steps and procedures for cleaning up the same.
The average salary for an Environmental Engineer in India is ₹446835/year. Avg. Base Salary (INR)
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Environmental_Engineer/Salary
Biomedical engineering is also known as Bioengineering . This is a multidisciplinary STEM field. This field applies engineering principles and materials to healthcare and medicine. It combines the knowledge of Biology and Engineering.
The job of a Biomedical Engineer is to design biomedical devices and equipment. They not only design but also lend their technical support in installing, maintaining, adjusting and repairing this equipment. The devices can be replacements for body parts, internal organs and diagnostic machines for medical problems.
₹359,625 / year Avg. Base Salary (INR)
Source https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Biomedical_Engineer/Salary
The field of Software Systems Engineering is a branch of Systems Engineering. This field tackles the development of complex and intensive software systems.
A Software Systems Engineer is responsible for maintaining a wide range of software according to customized user needs while maintaining the quality, budget, and time. They are responsible for designing, analyzing, developing, testing, and maintaining specific user-based software.
This discipline is a constantly evolving field and needs the Software Systems Engineer to be constantly in touch with new developments and methodologies.
₹841K / yr. Average Base Pay (INR )
Source: www.glassdoor.co.in
As the term denotes – Mechanical Engineering is a field that deals with the study, development, design, testing and construction of mechanical devices and sensors. These include engines, machines and tools. A Mechanical Engineer is associated with engineering services, development, manufacturing and research.
They have to display technical competence that includes numerical and scientific ability that they can use for problem-solving. Mechanical engineers can work on equipment and parts that are needed in various industries namely: power, transport, water, and healthcare.
They are responsible for assessing the requirements of a project, checking and measuring the performance of mechanical parts of devices and engines, deciding timescales, specifications and budgets with clients, ensuring the safety and efficiency of equipment and conducting modifications as and when needed.
They are also responsible for testing, and re testing products. They use computer aided design software. They analyse and interpret data and undertake research to further the efficiency if their equipment. They liase with suppliers, present designs to clients, write reports and documents. They provide technical advice as and when needed by their clients.
₹350424/yr. Average Base Salary (INR)
Electrical Engineering deals with the design, application and study of equipment, systems and devices that run on electricity, electromagnetism and electronics. This discipline is further sub divided into many categories.
Electrical Engineers are responsible for the designing, developing and testing of electrical equipment and devices. These include, power generators, navigation systems, motors, communication systems, and electrical systems for aircraft and automobiles. They are also responsible for the manufacture of these systems, devices and equipment.
₹366801/yr. Average Base Salary (INR)
Engineering attracts a large number of aspirants and offers a steady and on-going source of employment. It is prestigious field offering very good salary packages and ample job opportunities.
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