Civil Engineer
Meet Amy, an Assistant Engineer that plays an important role working for the City of Vista. If you love math, especially algebra and trigonometry, an engineering role may be for you! Some of the skills needed for this job are time management and communication skills, so if this speaks to you, listen to Amy's story to learn more about being an Assistant Engineer!
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CAREER SNAPSHOT
AVERAGE WAGE
$106,260/yr
*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee
OUTLOOK
Warm
This career has a stable demand. There may not be rapid growth, but employers are expected to continue hiring for these roles
INDUSTRY
Engineering & Architecture
The art of design with the science of structural integrity, transforming creative visions into safe, functional, and sustainable built environments
EDUCATION
CSU San Marcos
Engineering
Is This Career Right For YOU?
What are the top traits for this career?
Realistic
You enjoy working with tools, equipment, and physical environments
Investigative
You enjoy structure and following systems or procedures
Conventional
You like figuring out how things work and analyzing situations to find solutions