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CIVIL ENGINEERS CARPENTERS
Perform engineering duties in the planning and
designing phase of construction projects. Construct, install, or repair fixtures made of
wood.
Civil engineers conceive, design, build,
supervise, operate, construct and maintain
infrastructure projects and systems in the
public and private sector, including roads,
buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges,
and systems for water supply and sewage
treatment. Many civil engineers work in
planning, design, construction, research, and
education Carpenters are a versatile occupation in the
construction industry, with workers usually
doing many different tasks. For example,
some carpenters insulate office buildings
and others install drywall or kitchen cabinets
in homes. Those who help construct tall
buildings or bridges often install wooden
concrete forms for cement footings or pillars
and are commonly referred to as rough
carpenters. Rough carpenters also erect
shoring and scaffolding for buildings.
This career is currently in very high
demand.
There will be a need for about 3,947 new
Civil Engineers to meet market demand
between 2016-2026. That is a 12.7%
increase. This includes the demand due
to replacement (workers leaving the
occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
This is a very high-wage career. It pays
well above the statewide median wage
of $41.47 across Minnesota, the wages
range from $32.28 to $49.87.
This career typically requires a bachelor’s
degree in civil engineering and/or
construction engineering.
This career is currently in high demand.
There will be a need for about 21,216
new Carpenters to meet market demand
between 2016-2026. This includes the
demand due to replacement (workers
leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as
growth.
This career pays above the statewide
median wage of $23.77 across
Minnesota, the wages range from
$18.84 to $30.34.
CRANE AND TOWER
OPERATORS
Operate mechanical cranes to lift materials.
Crane and Tower Operators operate
mechanical boom and cable or tower and
cable equipment to lift and move materials
or products in many directions.
This career is seeing very high growth
compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 1,113 new
Crane and Tower Operators to meet market
demand between 2016-2026. This includes
the demand due to replacement (workers
leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as
growth.
This career pays above the statewide
median wage of $28.09 across
Minnesota, the wages range from
$20.10 to $37.54.
This career requires a high school diploma
or equivalent. Apprenticeships are
recommended to learn the necessary skills
to be competent in this career.
This career requires a high school diploma
or equivalent. Apprenticeships are
recommended to learn the necessary skills
to be competent in this career.
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