The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects that
jobs in civil engineering to grow much faster than other occupations based on population growth and the need for infrastructure improvements and expansions in the US. The field is expected to grow by 24% between 2008 and 2018.
that is sound good. I was working at the government office as civil engineer and my position was cut off 3 weeks ago. The only available opening in my city are for PE (I am still working on it). Yesterday I had an interview with very popular engineering company, but the salary they could pay for not licensed engineer $45,000-55,000. And for license engineer starts $60,000. Is that common?! Or its just because they know that I am out of work? :shakehead:
Where you are in the country makes a huge difference. I'm down at 46k after 10 years at the same company (2 years with PE), and I don't think I'm too out of line with the surrounding area. Last time I got an interview I requested 50k, and was told it was too much.
Of course, while my license is Civil I'm actually doing structures as my primary focus.
