Engineer jobs in demand

1. Industrial

2. Mechanical

3. Electrical

4. Civil

5. Electronics

6. Electronics technician

7. Industrial safety and health

8. Industrial technician

9. Computer hardware

10. Aerospace

1. Houston

2. San Jose

3. Chicago

4. San Diego

5. Auburn Hills, Mich.

6. New York

7. Dallas

8. Irvine

9. Atlanta

10. Austin, Texas

If you’re an engineer looking for a job, San Diego might be the place for you.

A study released last week by listed San Diego as the fourth best place in the country for engineers, based on the frequency of job ads from February to April.

The technical jobs are in demand, and most of the 237 employers surveyed for the study said they plan to hire engineers in the next two months.

“One of the main factors driving engineering job opportunity is a factor of basic supply vs. demand,” said Joanie Ruge, employment industry adviser to Monster, in a statement.

“A large number of today’s engineers are baby boomers nearing retirement age, creating higher demand than supply. Anyone just entering college should consider a career in engineering if they want to take advantage of where the jobs are and will be.”

There are challenges to filling these jobs. Only 40 percent of the employers said they’re confident they’ll be able to hire for their open positions. And nearly 75 percent said they are finding a lack of qualified candidates.