What are the job prospects for electrical engineering and computer science engineers in Texas?
This year is a milestone year for engineering jobs in Texas. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 2005-2008 the Texas engineering workforce needs 4,600 electrical engineering and computer science replacements each year due to growth and demographics. However, Texas will average only 1,870 E.E. and C.S. bachelor degree graduates each year during that time period. That means a shortfall each year of over 2,700 electrical and computer science engineers. Lockheed Martin alone has said that they will need 90,000 engineers by the end of the decade. In the engineering profession, the best and brightest will always have opportunities as engineers or as managers. For young people who want to be engineers, my advice is this: Follow your passion, make learning a lifelong task and be flexible. I think that is good advice for any profession. This is a narrative provided by Mark McClure, Executive Director of the Texas Engineering and Technical Consortium (TETC). He has 24 years
