Top In-Demand Engineering Jobs in 2024

Engineering is a very frequently pursued discipline in India. In fact, it is not uncommon to find an engineer working as a writer or a designer too. The IT rush also saw many people from other disciplines of engineering working in IT. And though this trend is expected to continue, there are many other engineering roles that are gaining attention. Let us now look at a few of them.

Software Engineer

The most popular job of this and the last decade does not seem to be waning in popularity any time now. Yes, the role of coders may have been threatened by the rise of AI, but the need for experienced coders is not going to go away anytime now. And with the proliferation of technologies, which includes languages, platforms and frameworks, the opportunities that software engineers have are also a lot better.

AI/ML Engineer

AI is the future of the world. There is little doubt about this. So, AI/ML engineers and data engineers and scientists are in great demand the world over. The role of an AI/ML engineer has only grown in recent years, and it has diversified into several other roles. There are several aspects of AI/ML engineering that is managed by people in different roles.

Biomedical Engineer

Healthcare is a field that is advancing powered by rising technologies such as AI/ML, 5G and IoT speeding up research and increasing the possibility of new discoveries. A biomedical engineer is someone who uses engineering and biology to solve problems in healthcare. They are also involved in the design and continuous improvement of new medical devices. They also train clinicians and others in the use of medical equipment and what precautions must be taken. The growth in biomedical roles is substantial, with a 10% growth expected in India in between just 2023-2025.

Energy Manager

The importance of renewable energy and its management and the emphasis on sustainability is growing in the present world. This means that energy auditor/manager roles are growing in popularity too. The role of an energy manager is to work as a sustainability partner with you. He/she would be involved in planning, regulating and monitoring energy use in an organization. He/she will also identify and implement energy saving options and solutions. The energy management market is expected to reach USD 10 billion by 2024.

Civil Engineer

Cities are becoming megacities, and rural areas are transforming into urban work centers. The change is fast, especially with government initiatives. With the need for better buildings and infrastructure, and with green initiatives gaining momentum, the demand for civil engineers is also increasing very quickly. Countries with a high demand for civil engineers include India, China, United States, UAE, Saudi Arabia, etc. the global civil engineering market is estimated to reach 12.7 trillion by 2027.

Cybersecurity Specialist

A cybersecurity specialist is your first point and possibly even single point of defense in your network, when your firewall and other network protection systems fail. Companies lost billions of dollars to cyberattacks last year alone, and this means there is greater need for cybersecurity analysts and specialists too. A cybersecurity specialist also responds to security incidents and might also help in the design of systems made to prevent such attacks from happening. The global cybersecurity workforce grew by 8.7% between 2022 and 2023.

Closing Words

The growth in AI and IoT and the coming of technologies such as quantum computing and 5G has altered the tech landscape for good. The importance of sustainability cannot be more stressed. With the UN and the EU stressing on sustainable development goals, the need for engineers who can balance their role while also meeting the sustainability goals that apply to them is very vital.

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