OES Code: 221270 SAN DIEGO COUNTY


JOB KEY FOR COMPUTER ENGINEERS


Computer Engineers analyze data processing requirements to plan EDP systems to provide system capabilities required for projected work loads. They plan layout and installation of new systems or modification of existing systems. They may set up and control analog or hybrid computer systems to solve scientific and engineering problems.

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PROJECTED ESTIMATES OF EMPLOYMENT
(excluding self-employed)

Number Working
in this Occupation
---   Year   ---
1995       2002
Percent
Change
Increase/
Decrease
Additional Openings
Due to People Chang-
ing Occupations
or Retiring
Sum of
Increase/Decrease
and Additional
Openings
2,880 4,150 44% 1,270 210 1,480


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HOW TO FIND BUSINESSES MOST LIKELY TO HIRE COMPUTER ENGINEERS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY


The following are the types of firms that employ the most workers in this occupation within this county. They are listed in order from largest to smallest.


Industry Code
(SIC)
Industry Title          
8731 Commercial physical & biological research
7371 Computer programming services
3571 Electronic computer manufacturers
7372 Prepackaged software
7363 Temporary help agencies
8711 Engineering services
3761 Guided missile & space vehicle manufacturers
7379 Computer related services, all other
8741 Management services
3651 Household audio/video equipment manufacturers
8742 Management consulting services
3577 Computer peripheral equipment manufacturers, all other
7373 Computer integrated systems design
3572 Computer storage device manufacturers
8733 Noncommercial research organizations
3812 Search & navigation equipment manufacturers
3663 Radio &TV communications equipment manufacturers
3671 Electron tube manufacturers
9010 Federal government

Look in the yellow pages of the phone book under the above or similar industry titles, or look in employer directories in libraries. Directories such as Business Prospector, California Services Register and those by chambers of commerce often list firms by Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code.


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