Industry snapshot: Engineering and science jobs

Civil engineers

Average salary: $82,950

Demand: Strong. One of the hottest job markets as demand grows for engineers to maintain and replace aging water and sewer systems, buildings, highways, and bridges, to find and harness new energy resources, and to protect the environment.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, plus state licensure. Must keep current in new technologies.

(Jim Wilson/Globe Staff)
Civil engineers Average salary: $82,950 Demand: Strong. One of the hottest job markets as demand grows for engineers to maintain and replace aging water and sewer systems, buildings, highways, and bridges, to find and harness new energy resources, and to protect the environment. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, plus state licensure. Must keep current in new technologies.