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Engineer I

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	Salary	Total compensation (includes bonus)
Median Pay: $53,600
Most people make: 90% in this job make more than:	$42,600	$43,500
Top earners: 10% in this job make more than:	$66,500	$66,700

10-year Job Growth: 15%
Growth in Jobs	26,502
Total openings	59,172

Career Description

Responsible for design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. Performs engineering design evaluations. May develop a range of products. Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Education/Experience

May require a bachelor's degree in engineering and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

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