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Logistics Engineer

Mid-level

Also known as: Acquisition Logistics Engineer, Aero Logistics Engineer (Aeronautical Logistics Engineer), Auto Logistics Engineer (Automotive Logistics Engineer), Continuous Improvement Specialist

Finance & LegalBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Design or analyze operational solutions for projects such as transportation optimization, network modeling, process and methods analysis, cost containment, capacity enhancement, routing and shipment optimization, or information management.
LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementIndustrial EngineeringOperations ResearchEngineeringBusinessAnalyticsCreativeAnalysisDesign

A Day in the Life

You arrive at your cubicle in the Dallas corporate office, the hum of computers and soft chatter already filling the air. First, you open Outlook, scanning emails for urgent requests or updates on current projects. Today's focus is on the new distribution center network model. You pull up a complex Excel spreadsheet, checking a data input from a plant in Ohio, before opening the network optimization software, ready to refine the inbound freight routes.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
Autodesk AutoCADC++Microsoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Power BIMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SQL ServerMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft Visual BasicMicrosoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAMicrosoft WordOracle DatabaseOracle JavaOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementPythonSAP softwareSASStructured query language SQLTableau
In-demand software
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointSAP software

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.

Projected growth

+17.6%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

26,600

per year (US)

Jobs today

255,100

in 2025 → 300,000 (2035)

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Moderate
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
Moderate
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This career is experiencing rapid growth, with around 26,600 job openings projected each year through 2035. The median annual wage is about $82,320. A Bachelor's Degree is typically needed for entry, and you can advance into roles like Senior Logistics Manager or Supply Chain Director.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Supply Chain Analyst
  • Logistics Coordinator
  • Inventory Specialist

Where it can lead

  • Senior Logistics Manager
  • Supply Chain Director
  • Operations Consultant

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly enhance logistics engineering by optimizing routes, predicting demand, and automating warehouse operations. Machine learning algorithms will enable more efficient supply chain management, reducing costs and improving delivery times. This will allow engineers to focus on strategic decision-making and innovation rather than repetitive tasks.

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Salary

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Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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Based on job level & field

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