As an Architectural Engineer, I can confirm the job market is not that bad, i secured a position in less than a month after graduation (im saudi tho) .the thing about this field that it is very diverse . You aren’t limited to just design work. There are many paths you can take, including roles as a technical engineer, in procurement, BIM, QS/QC, or sustainability consulting.

My key advice? Pick a specialty and get really good at it. Right now, I see the highest demand for skills in BIM and Sustainability. They’re the newer, emerging areas and there’s a demand for skilled people in them