Engineering, Science and Production
Engineering, Science and Production has been a part of Pittsburgh for decades. As a leader in advanced manufacturing technologies, the region is well positioned for job growth.
Summary of Engineering, Science and Production Jobs in the Pittsburgh Region
Occupations
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Team Assemblers
7,430
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FirstLine Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
5,503
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Machinists
4,567
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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
4,469
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Civil Engineers
3,847
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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
3,691
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HelpersProduction Workers
3,466
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Industrial Engineers
3,112
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Mechanical Engineers
2,548
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Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
2,294
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Gas Plant Operators
24.00%
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Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic
19.00%
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Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
17.00%
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ComputerControlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
16.00%
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Materials Engineers
13.00%
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Engineers, All Other
11.00%
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Machinists
11.00%
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Mechanical Engineers
10.00%
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Petroleum Engineers
9.00%
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Civil Engineers
9.00%
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Petroleum Engineers
$112,890
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Engineers, All Other
$94,610
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Chemical Engineers
$93,440
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Computer Hardware Engineers
$90,200
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Nuclear Engineers
$90,100
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Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
$87,600
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Electrical Engineers
$85,980
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Mechanical Engineers
$84,190
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Environmental Engineers
$82,940
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Industrial Engineers
$81,880
Engineering, Science and Production Occupation Summary
Skills
Skill Demand for Engineering Workers
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- AutoCAD
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Aided Drafting/Design (CAD)
- Civil Engineering
- Repair
- Inspection
- Manufacturing Processes
- Technical Support
- Engineer in Training
Skill Demand for Production and Maintenance Workers
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- Repair
- Inspection
- Hand Tools
- Welding
- Machining
- HVAC
- Power Tools
- Machinery
- Blueprints
- Mathematics
Skill Demand for Engineering Workers
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- Communication Skills
- Project Management
- Writing
- Organizational Skills
- Planning
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Troubleshooting
- Problem Solving
- Quality Assurance and Control
Skill Demand for Production and Maintenance Workers
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- Communication Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Organizational Skills
- Preventative Maintenance
- Computer Skills
- Writing
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Detail-Oriented
- Microsoft Office
Hybrid Jobs: Blending Diverse Skill Sets Into A Single Role
Many jobs are merging discrete skill sets into single roles that are more complex than in the past. For example, rapid technology changes have increased the demand for technology skills in non-technology-focused jobs.
Upskilling: Employers Request Higher-Level Skills
The changing nature of jobs means that many occupations require new, more advanced skills. Drafting and technician roles are declining as software has made the process more efficient and a new generation of engineering workers is well versed in using design software directly. The positions that remain have become more sophisticated and are asking for greater levels of specialization and expertise, becoming more similar to engineers.
Opportunities
Explore top employers in the region, supply and demand information.
- Westinghouse Electric Co.
- U.S. Steel
- Allegheny Technologies, Inc.
- Bechtel Group
- Covestro (formerly Bayer)
- PPG Industries, Inc.
- Alcoa, Inc.
- Philips Respironics
- AK Steel
- Eaton Electrical
- Kennametal
- Mine Safety Appliances Co.
- Elliott Group
- Curtiss Wright
- Polyconcept North America/Leeds
- Matthews International
- Tegrant Corp., Protexic Brands
Current Supply represents new graduates (IPEDS)
Future Demand represents average annual openings in the last 10 Years
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