Industry guide

Science and Engineering jobs and AI risk

Engineering, research, analysis, design, and technical field work. This guide compares replacement risk, augmentation upside, and wage protection across 38 roles.

Average replacement score: 45/100

Average augmentation score: 92/100

Averages are directional. Individual task mix matters more than job title alone.

Science and Engineering job rankings

Industrial Designer

Science and Engineering · High replacement risk

Entry-Level Data Scientist (Science and Engineering)

Science and Engineering · High replacement risk

CAD Technician

Science and Engineering · High replacement risk

Entry-Level Civil Engineer (Science and Engineering)

Science and Engineering · High replacement risk

Entry-Level Research Scientist (Science and Engineering)

Science and Engineering · High replacement risk

Entry-Level Data Analyst (Science and Engineering)

Science and Engineering · High replacement risk

Data Analyst (Science and Engineering)

Science and Engineering · Moderate replacement risk

Entry-Level Architect (Science and Engineering)

Science and Engineering · Moderate replacement risk

Entry-Level Software Developer (Science and Engineering)

Science and Engineering · Moderate replacement risk

Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer (Science and Engineering)

Science and Engineering · Moderate replacement risk

Civil Engineer (Science and Engineering)

Science and Engineering · Moderate replacement risk

Electrical Engineer

Science and Engineering · Moderate replacement risk

Chemical Engineer

Science and Engineering · Moderate replacement risk

Environmental Scientist

Science and Engineering · Moderate replacement risk

Research Scientist

Science and Engineering · Moderate replacement risk

Statistician

Science and Engineering · Moderate replacement risk

Urban Planner

Science and Engineering · Moderate replacement risk

Biomedical Engineer

Science and Engineering · Moderate replacement risk

Science and Engineering · Moderate replacement risk

Mining Engineer

Science and Engineering · Moderate replacement risk

Agricultural Scientist

Science and Engineering · Moderate replacement risk

Meteorologist

Science and Engineering · Moderate replacement risk

Research Scientist (Science and Engineering)

Science and Engineering · Moderate replacement risk

Software Developer (Science and Engineering)

Science and Engineering · Moderate replacement risk

Laboratory Technician

Science and Engineering · Moderate replacement risk

Data Scientist (Science and Engineering)

Science and Engineering · Moderate replacement risk

Mechanical Engineer (Science and Engineering)

Science and Engineering · Moderate replacement risk

Architect (Science and Engineering)

Science and Engineering · Low replacement risk

Mechanical Engineer

Science and Engineering · Low replacement risk

Senior Executive Civil Engineer (Science and Engineering)

Science and Engineering · Low replacement risk

Senior Executive Data Analyst (Science and Engineering)

Science and Engineering · Low replacement risk

Senior Executive Research Scientist (Science and Engineering)

Science and Engineering · Low replacement risk

Senior Executive Software Developer (Science and Engineering)

Science and Engineering · Low replacement risk

Senior Executive Data Scientist (Science and Engineering)

Science and Engineering · Low replacement risk

Senior Executive Architect (Science and Engineering)

Science and Engineering · Very low replacement risk

Senior Executive Mechanical Engineer (Science and Engineering)

Science and Engineering · Very low replacement risk

Science and Engineering · Very low replacement risk

Robotics Technician

Science and Engineering · Very low replacement risk