1688 land surveyors
Civil & Architectural Engineering Technology Occupations California and the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metropolitan Statistical Area (Riverside and San Bernardino counties combined)
Job Opportunities In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), the occupational group comprising civil and architectural engineering technology is expected to increase employment by 3% between 2015 and 2020, growing faster locally than in California overall (1% growth). More than 230 job opportunities in this group will be available in the region by 2020 due to new job growth and replacement need (e.g., retirements); there will be nearly 50 job openings each year during the five-year time frame (Exhibit 1). Appendix A contains detailed employment projections data for this occupational group. Exhibit 1: Five-year projections for civil-and-architectural-engineering-technology occupations in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA and California Region
2015 Jobs 2020 Jobs
5-Yr Change
5-Yr % Change
5-Yr Openings
Annual Openings
Riverside-San BernardinoOntario MSA
1,870
1,919
49
3%
230
46
California
25,726
25,933
207
1%
2,546
509
Source: EMSI Class of Worker 2017.1
Earnings In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA, the combined entry-level average wage for the occupational group comprising civil and architectural engineering technology is $16.85 per hour, which is below the occupational group’s entry-level average wage in California, $19.68 per hour (Exhibit 2). However, the region’s entry-level wage for this occupational group is above the MIT Living Wage estimate of $11.75 per hour for a single adult living in the Riverside-San BernardinoOntario MSA. The average annual earnings for this occupational group in the region is $60,320 per year, assuming full-time employment. Hourly wages and annual average earnings for each occupation in this group can be found in Appendix A.
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Exhibit 2: Earnings for civil-and-architectural-engineering-technology occupations in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA and California Entry Hourly Earnings
Median Hourly Earnings
Experienced Hourly Earnings
Avg. Annual Earnings
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA
$16.85
$28.59
$41.13
$60,320
California
$19.68
$29.74
$42.29
$62,899
Region
Entry Hourly is 10th percentile wage, Median is 50th percentile wage, Experienced is 90th percentile wage.
Job Ads, Top Employers, Skills, and Education In 2016, there were a total of 99 job advertisements (ads) for civil-and-architectural-engineeringtechnology occupations in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA. There were 163 job ads for the same group of occupations in 2015, and 99 job ads in 2014. Exhibit 3 lists the top employers hiring professionals in the field of civil and architectural engineering technology. Top employers posting job ads locally in 2016 included: Edison International, David Evans and Associates, and Psomas & Associates. The top worksite cities in the region were Riverside, Ontario, San Bernardino, Corona, Rancho Cucamonga, Palm Desert, Redlands, Fontana, Lake Elsinore, and Victorville.
Exhibit 3: 2016 top employers for civil-and-architectural-engineering-technology occupations in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA (n=69) Edison International
7
David Evans And Associates
4
Psomas & Associates
4
City of Riverside
4
Esri
3
Stock Building Supply
3
Source: Burning Glass
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Exhibit 4 lists the top skills by percent of job ads requesting specific skills when looking for workers to fill openings in civil and architectural engineering technology. Top skills included: AutoCAD, calculation, and land survey. Exhibit 4: Top skills for civil-and-architectural-engineering-technology occupations in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA (n=80) AutoCAD
53%
Calculation
39%
Land Survey
25%
Project Management
24%
Civil 3D
23%
Civil Engineering
18%
Surveys
16%
Budgeting
16%
Field Surveys
15%
Geographic Information System (GIS)
15%
Scheduling
15%
Source: Burning Glass
Exhibit 5 displays the education level requested by employers in online job ads. The majority of employers in 2016 were looking for a candidate with a bachelor’s degree. Exhibit 5: 2016 online job ads with minimum advertised education requirements for civil-and-architectural-engineering-technology occupations in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA (n=46) High school or vocational training
22%
Associate degree
17%
Bachelor's degree Graduate or professional degree
59% 2%
Source: Burning Glass
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Student Completions Exhibits 6, 7, and 8 show the annual average regional community college awards (associate degrees and certificates) conferred during the three academic years between 2013 and 2016 with the associated TOP codes. Please note an award is not equivalent to a single person in search of a job opening since a student may earn more than one award, such as an associate degree in addition to a certificate.
Exhibit 6: Annual average community college student completions for architectural drafting programs in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA 095310 Architectural Drafting Programs Associate Degree
College Chaffey
CC Annual Avg. Awards (2013-16) 5
Exhibit 7: Annual average community college student completions for civil drafting programs in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA 095320 Civil Drafting Programs College CC Annual Avg. Awards (2013-16) No programs associated with this TOP code Exhibit 8: Annual average community college student completions for surveying programs in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA 095730 Surveying Programs College CC Annual Avg. Awards (2013-16) No programs associated with this TOP code
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Student Outcomes Student outcomes information was obtained from the CTE LaunchBoard based on the selected TOP code(s) and region. 095310 Architectural drafting program outcomes in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA:
The median annual wage after program completion is $22,034. 71% of students are earning a living wage. Wage increase information is not available due to only a small sample of students reporting this information (< 10). 45% of students are employed within six months after completing the program.
095320 Civil drafting programs in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA
No programs found in the local region.
095730 Surveying programs in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA
No wage of student employment data available after program completion
Sources O*Net Online Labor Insight/Jobs (Burning Glass) Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) MIT Living Wage Calculator Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Education Attainment CTE LaunchBoard Statewide CTE Outcomes Survey Employment Development Department Unemployment Insurance Dataset Living Insight Center for Community Economic Development California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Management Information Systems (MIS) Michael Goss, Director Center of Excellence, Inland Empire/ Desert Region [email protected] March 2017
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Appendix A: Occupation definitions, five-year projections, and earnings for civil-and-architectural-engineering-technology occupations Occupation Definitions (SOC code), Education and Training Requirement, Community College Education Attainment Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (17-1021) Collect, analyze, interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems. Entry-Level Educational Requirement: Bachelor’s degree Training Requirement: None Percentage with Community College Award or Some Postsecondary Coursework: 20% Surveyors (17-1022) Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth’s surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes. Entry-Level Educational Requirement: Bachelor’s degree Training Requirement: None Percentage with Community College Award or Some Postsecondary Coursework: 20% Architectural and Civil Drafters (17-3011) Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings. Entry-Level Educational Requirement: Associate degree Training Requirement: None Percentage with Community College Award or Some Postsecondary Coursework: 62% Civil & Architectural Engineering Technology Occupations in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA, 2017
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Surveying and Mapping Technicians (17-3031) Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of maps. Entry-Level Educational Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent Training Requirement: One to 12 months on-the-job training Percentage with Community College Award or Some Postsecondary Coursework: 59%
Table 1. Job Growth and Wages for Civil-and-Architectural-Engineering-Technology Occupations, Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA Civil & Architectural Engineering Technology Occupations (SOC code)
2015 Jobs
Architectural and Civil Drafters (17-3011)
992
87
Surveyors (17-1022)
490
Surveying and Mapping Technicians (17-3031) Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (17-1021) Total
Entry to Experienced Hourly Earnings Range*
Avg. Annual Earnings
17
$12.48 to $36.30
$51,210
90
18
$22.76 to $51.38
$78,208
323
30
6
$19.74 to $38.67
$58,989
65
22
4
$24.69 to $49.60
$71,178
1,870
230
46
$16.85 to $41.13
$60,320
5-Yr Annual Openings Openings
*Entry is 10th percentile and Experienced is 90th percentile hourly earnings
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Job Opportunities In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), the occupational group comprising civil and architectural engineering technology is expected to increase employment by 3% between 2015 and 2020, growing faster locally than in California overall (1% growth). More than 230 job opportunities in this group will be available in the region by 2020 due to new job growth and replacement need (e.g., retirements); there will be nearly 50 job openings each year during the five-year time frame (Exhibit 1). Appendix A contains detailed employment projections data for this occupational group. Exhibit 1: Five-year projections for civil-and-architectural-engineering-technology occupations in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA and California Region
2015 Jobs 2020 Jobs
5-Yr Change
5-Yr % Change
5-Yr Openings
Annual Openings
Riverside-San BernardinoOntario MSA
1,870
1,919
49
3%
230
46
California
25,726
25,933
207
1%
2,546
509
Source: EMSI Class of Worker 2017.1
Earnings In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA, the combined entry-level average wage for the occupational group comprising civil and architectural engineering technology is $16.85 per hour, which is below the occupational group’s entry-level average wage in California, $19.68 per hour (Exhibit 2). However, the region’s entry-level wage for this occupational group is above the MIT Living Wage estimate of $11.75 per hour for a single adult living in the Riverside-San BernardinoOntario MSA. The average annual earnings for this occupational group in the region is $60,320 per year, assuming full-time employment. Hourly wages and annual average earnings for each occupation in this group can be found in Appendix A.
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Exhibit 2: Earnings for civil-and-architectural-engineering-technology occupations in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA and California Entry Hourly Earnings
Median Hourly Earnings
Experienced Hourly Earnings
Avg. Annual Earnings
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA
$16.85
$28.59
$41.13
$60,320
California
$19.68
$29.74
$42.29
$62,899
Region
Entry Hourly is 10th percentile wage, Median is 50th percentile wage, Experienced is 90th percentile wage.
Job Ads, Top Employers, Skills, and Education In 2016, there were a total of 99 job advertisements (ads) for civil-and-architectural-engineeringtechnology occupations in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA. There were 163 job ads for the same group of occupations in 2015, and 99 job ads in 2014. Exhibit 3 lists the top employers hiring professionals in the field of civil and architectural engineering technology. Top employers posting job ads locally in 2016 included: Edison International, David Evans and Associates, and Psomas & Associates. The top worksite cities in the region were Riverside, Ontario, San Bernardino, Corona, Rancho Cucamonga, Palm Desert, Redlands, Fontana, Lake Elsinore, and Victorville.
Exhibit 3: 2016 top employers for civil-and-architectural-engineering-technology occupations in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA (n=69) Edison International
7
David Evans And Associates
4
Psomas & Associates
4
City of Riverside
4
Esri
3
Stock Building Supply
3
Source: Burning Glass
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Exhibit 4 lists the top skills by percent of job ads requesting specific skills when looking for workers to fill openings in civil and architectural engineering technology. Top skills included: AutoCAD, calculation, and land survey. Exhibit 4: Top skills for civil-and-architectural-engineering-technology occupations in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA (n=80) AutoCAD
53%
Calculation
39%
Land Survey
25%
Project Management
24%
Civil 3D
23%
Civil Engineering
18%
Surveys
16%
Budgeting
16%
Field Surveys
15%
Geographic Information System (GIS)
15%
Scheduling
15%
Source: Burning Glass
Exhibit 5 displays the education level requested by employers in online job ads. The majority of employers in 2016 were looking for a candidate with a bachelor’s degree. Exhibit 5: 2016 online job ads with minimum advertised education requirements for civil-and-architectural-engineering-technology occupations in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA (n=46) High school or vocational training
22%
Associate degree
17%
Bachelor's degree Graduate or professional degree
59% 2%
Source: Burning Glass
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Student Completions Exhibits 6, 7, and 8 show the annual average regional community college awards (associate degrees and certificates) conferred during the three academic years between 2013 and 2016 with the associated TOP codes. Please note an award is not equivalent to a single person in search of a job opening since a student may earn more than one award, such as an associate degree in addition to a certificate.
Exhibit 6: Annual average community college student completions for architectural drafting programs in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA 095310 Architectural Drafting Programs Associate Degree
College Chaffey
CC Annual Avg. Awards (2013-16) 5
Exhibit 7: Annual average community college student completions for civil drafting programs in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA 095320 Civil Drafting Programs College CC Annual Avg. Awards (2013-16) No programs associated with this TOP code Exhibit 8: Annual average community college student completions for surveying programs in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA 095730 Surveying Programs College CC Annual Avg. Awards (2013-16) No programs associated with this TOP code
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Student Outcomes Student outcomes information was obtained from the CTE LaunchBoard based on the selected TOP code(s) and region. 095310 Architectural drafting program outcomes in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA:
The median annual wage after program completion is $22,034. 71% of students are earning a living wage. Wage increase information is not available due to only a small sample of students reporting this information (< 10). 45% of students are employed within six months after completing the program.
095320 Civil drafting programs in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA
No programs found in the local region.
095730 Surveying programs in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA
No wage of student employment data available after program completion
Sources O*Net Online Labor Insight/Jobs (Burning Glass) Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) MIT Living Wage Calculator Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Education Attainment CTE LaunchBoard Statewide CTE Outcomes Survey Employment Development Department Unemployment Insurance Dataset Living Insight Center for Community Economic Development California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Management Information Systems (MIS) Michael Goss, Director Center of Excellence, Inland Empire/ Desert Region [email protected] March 2017
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Appendix A: Occupation definitions, five-year projections, and earnings for civil-and-architectural-engineering-technology occupations Occupation Definitions (SOC code), Education and Training Requirement, Community College Education Attainment Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (17-1021) Collect, analyze, interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems. Entry-Level Educational Requirement: Bachelor’s degree Training Requirement: None Percentage with Community College Award or Some Postsecondary Coursework: 20% Surveyors (17-1022) Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth’s surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes. Entry-Level Educational Requirement: Bachelor’s degree Training Requirement: None Percentage with Community College Award or Some Postsecondary Coursework: 20% Architectural and Civil Drafters (17-3011) Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings. Entry-Level Educational Requirement: Associate degree Training Requirement: None Percentage with Community College Award or Some Postsecondary Coursework: 62% Civil & Architectural Engineering Technology Occupations in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA, 2017
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Surveying and Mapping Technicians (17-3031) Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of maps. Entry-Level Educational Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent Training Requirement: One to 12 months on-the-job training Percentage with Community College Award or Some Postsecondary Coursework: 59%
Table 1. Job Growth and Wages for Civil-and-Architectural-Engineering-Technology Occupations, Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA Civil & Architectural Engineering Technology Occupations (SOC code)
2015 Jobs
Architectural and Civil Drafters (17-3011)
992
87
Surveyors (17-1022)
490
Surveying and Mapping Technicians (17-3031) Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (17-1021) Total
Entry to Experienced Hourly Earnings Range*
Avg. Annual Earnings
17
$12.48 to $36.30
$51,210
90
18
$22.76 to $51.38
$78,208
323
30
6
$19.74 to $38.67
$58,989
65
22
4
$24.69 to $49.60
$71,178
1,870
230
46
$16.85 to $41.13
$60,320
5-Yr Annual Openings Openings
*Entry is 10th percentile and Experienced is 90th percentile hourly earnings
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