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 17 roles.

Average replacement score: 46/100

Average augmentation score: 85/100

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

 CAD Technician

Science and Engineering · High 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

 Geologist

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

 Laboratory Technician

Science and Engineering · Moderate replacement risk

 Mechanical Engineer

Science and Engineering · Low replacement risk

 Surveyor

Science and Engineering · Very low replacement risk

 Robotics Technician

Science and Engineering · Very low replacement risk