Engineering Skills & Job Insights Report – May 2025

Research based on engineering-related job postings across Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States.

The May 2025 EIT Skills and Job Insights Report reviews 316,000+ job ads in the engineering and technology space across seven countries, revealing strong demand for core disciplines like Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, and Civil Engineering plus Software Development and Manufacturing.

Key sought-after skills include project management, AutoCAD, and core engineering competencies, alongside soft skills like communication and problem-solving. Most roles require a bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of experience, with some variation in certification and qualification emphasis by country.

Overall, the captivating report looks at the demand for talent within the engineering landscape of specific markets and how it is shaped at a point in time.

Engineering Skills & Job Insights Report – May 2025

Interactive Jobs Report Dashboard

A distinct variation in the production of this report was the creation of a publicly available data dashboard, making use of PowerBI. This allows users to interact with the information by adjusting the available settings and filters, which then display the relevant outputs. The result is groundbreaking, bringing a degree of customization to the information. This knowledge has not been made easily available before, on this global scale.

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Variety of Engineering Courses

The courses at EIT are carefully crafted to meet the evolving needs of industries and to keep pace with the latest advancements and trends. We
ensure that our curriculum incorporates the most up-to-date research and best practices in each field. This guarantees that students receive the most relevant and applicable knowledge, enabling them to stay at the forefront of their respective industries. Our course offerings span engineering, technology, and related disciplines. We provide comprehensive programs in areas such as electrical, mechanical, civil, and industrial engineering, as well as automation, telecommunications, data analysis, and project management.