Engineering and Technology
107 careers in Engineering and Technology, ranked safest first: the career with the lowest AI exposure score, meaning the smallest share of its day-to-day work AI can already do, is at the top. For 12 of them the moat, what structurally protects the job, has not been classified yet; their cards say so rather than guessing.
Engineering and Technology at a glance
MOAT CLASSIFIED95 of 107 total
NO MOAT36
HAS A MOAT59
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIED12
MEDIAN AI EXPOSURE28 /100
Architecture & Engineering51
AI CAN DO4%moving to49%
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PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Mining Engineer
19AI CAN DO19%moving to64%
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PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Aerospace Technician
19AI CAN DO19%moving to64%
THE DOOR, NOWB
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PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Civil Engineering Technician
19AI CAN DO19%moving to64%
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PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Calibration and Precision Instrument Technicians
19AI CAN DO19%moving to64%
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PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Hydraulic Technician
19AI CAN DO19%moving to64%
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PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Mechanical Engineer (Technician)
19AI CAN DO19%moving to64%
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PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Electronics Engineer (Technician)
19AI CAN DO19%moving to64%
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PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Building Technician
25AI CAN DO25%moving to70%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Building Information Modelling Specialist
25AI CAN DO25%moving to70%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Materials Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Civil Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to70%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Electrical Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to70%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Environmental Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to70%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Industrial Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Mechanical Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Nuclear Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to70%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Robotics Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Transportation Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to70%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Building and Building Services Engineers
28AI CAN DO28%moving to70%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Geotechnical Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to70%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Chemical Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to70%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Aircraft Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Automotive Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
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NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Avionics Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Clinical Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to70%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Control and Instrumentation Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Energy Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to70%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Heating and Ventilating Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Industrial and Production Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
28AI CAN DO28%moving to70%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Materials Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Mechanical Design Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Mechatronic Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Nuclear Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to70%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Other Electronics Engineers
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Electrical Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Mechanical Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Robotics Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Structural Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to70%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Traffic Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to70%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Water Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to70%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Environmental Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to70%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Quality Control Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
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NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Marine Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to70%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Chemical Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to70%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Renewable Energy Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to70%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Acoustic Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Aerospace Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
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NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Aeronautical Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
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NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Agricultural Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to70%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Installation, Maintenance & Repair12
Electrical Service and Maintenance Mechanics and Repairers
4AI CAN DO4%moving to49%
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PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Other Vehicle Technicians, Mechanics and Electricians
4AI CAN DO4%moving to49%
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PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Aircraft Maintenance and Related Trades
4AI CAN DO4%moving to49%
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PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Wind Turbine Technician
19AI CAN DO19%moving to64%
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PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Automation Maintenance Technician
19AI CAN DO19%moving to64%
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PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Car and Light Vehicle Technicians
19AI CAN DO19%moving to64%
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PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Catering Equipment Technician
19AI CAN DO19%moving to64%
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PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Pump Technician
19AI CAN DO19%moving to64%
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PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Rail and Rolling Stock Builders and Repairers
19AI CAN DO19%moving to64%
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PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Engineering Construction Rigger
19AI CAN DO19%moving to64%
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PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Avionics Technician
25AI CAN DO25%moving to67%
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REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Gas Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to70%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Management6
Managers and Directors in the Extraction of Fossil Fuels
30AI CAN DO30%moving to72%
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REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Energy Production Manager
30AI CAN DO30%moving to72%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Civil Engineering Consultancy Director
30AI CAN DO30%moving to72%
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REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Environmental Consultancy Director
30AI CAN DO30%moving to72%
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REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Engineering Consultancy Director
30AI CAN DO30%moving to60%
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RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
See the full card →Research and Development (R&D) Design Manager
30AI CAN DO30%moving to72%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Production5
Boat and Ship Builders and Repairers
19AI CAN DO19%moving to64%
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PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Laser Operator
19AI CAN DO19%moving to64%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Boiler Operative
19AI CAN DO19%moving to64%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Garment Technologist
25AI CAN DO25%moving to70%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Nuclear Decommissioning Operatives
25AI CAN DO25%moving to67%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Computer & Mathematical5
Biostatistician
25AI CAN DO25%moving to70%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →DevOps Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Telecommunications Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Telecommunications Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Machine Learning Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Life, Physical & Social Science4
Precision Agriculture Technician
19AI CAN DO19%moving to64%
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PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Quality Assurance Professionals
25AI CAN DO25%moving to70%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Quality Assurance Technician
25AI CAN DO25%moving to70%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Traffic Enumerator
25AI CAN DO25%moving to70%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Construction & Extraction3
Skilled Metal, Electrical and Electronic Trades Supervisors
4AI CAN DO4%moving to49%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Lift Technician
19AI CAN DO19%moving to64%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Offshore Drilling Workers
19AI CAN DO19%moving to64%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media3
Audio Engineer
19AI CAN DO19%moving to64%
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PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Product Designer
35AI CAN DO35%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Packaging Designer
35AI CAN DO35%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Business & Financial Operations3
Planning Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to60%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
See the full card →Engineering Project Managers and Project Engineers
30AI CAN DO30%moving to60%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
See the full card →Smart Energy Expert
35AI CAN DO35%moving to80%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Transportation & Material Moving2
Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Operator
19AI CAN DO19%moving to64%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Astronaut
19AI CAN DO19%moving to64%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Office & Administrative Support1
Planning, Process and Production Technicians
25AI CAN DO25%moving to70%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Uncategorised12
These careers have no record in our AI outlook register, so there is no O*NET occupation code to group them by. Listed here rather than guessed into a category.
Electrical and Electronics Technicians
25AI CAN DO25%moving to70%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
See the full card →Railway Station Assistant
25AI CAN DO25%moving to70%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
See the full card →Racing Driver
25AI CAN DO25%moving to70%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
See the full card →Building and Civil Engineering Technicians
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
See the full card →Aerospace Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
See the full card →Petroleum Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
See the full card →Industrial Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
See the full card →Patent Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
See the full card →Production and Process Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
See the full card →Quality Control and Planning Engineers
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
See the full card →Engineering Technicians
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
See the full card →Science, Engineering and Production Technicians
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
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