Engineering is a vast field that encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, aerospace, and software engineering. STEM careers in the engineering field include designing, building, and operating structures, machines, and systems to solve complex problems. Specific engineering career paths include designing, constructing, and maintaining infrastructure such as bridges and roads; creating, testing, and optimizing products such as cars and airplanes; and developing and managing software applications. Engineers must have strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, as well as a comprehensive understanding of mathematics and science. Additionally, engineers may specialize in a particular field, such as biomedical, environmental, or industrial engineering.
Civil Engineering
- Construction Manager: Manages the overall construction process from start to finish, including budgeting and scheduling.
- Structural Engineer: Designs and evaluates the strength of structures, such as buildings, bridges, and dams.
- Geotechnical Engineer: Investigates and evaluates the composition and stability of the earth to ensure safe construction projects.
- Transportation Engineer: Plans and designs the roads, highways, and other transportation systems in urban and rural areas.
- Environmental Engineer: Works to protect the environment by developing solutions to environmental problems, such as pollution and water conservation.
- Municipal Engineer: Designs and inspects public infrastructure, such as roads, sewers, and water systems.
- Materials Engineer: Tests and researches new materials for use in civil engineering projects.
Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Engineer: designs, develops, tests, and supervises the manufacture of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, and power generation equipment.
- Electrical Maintenance Technician: performs maintenance and repairs on electrical systems and equipment, such as motors, generators, and wiring.
- Electrical Design Engineer: designs electrical systems, components, and equipment in accordance with engineering principles and codes.
- Electrical Project Engineer: coordinates projects involving the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems.
- Electrical Systems Engineer: plans and designs electrical systems that meet the specific needs of a business or organization.
- Electrical Automation Engineer: designs and develops automated systems that use electrical components and software to control processes and machines.
Mechanical Engineering
- Design Engineer: Designing, developing, and testing mechanical systems, components, and products.
- Production Engineer: Developing production processes for manufacturing, overseeing production operations, and ensuring the quality and cost efficiency of products.
- Automation Engineer: Designing and implementing automated systems, such as robotics, to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Research and Development Engineer: Developing new technologies and processes to improve existing products and create new ones.
- Materials Engineer: Developing new materials for use in mechanical products and systems.
- Thermal Engineer: Designing and developing systems to control temperatures and manage thermal energy.
- Acoustical Engineer: Analyzing and controlling sound in mechanical systems.
Aerospace Engineering
- Aerospace Engineer: Responsible for designing and developing aircraft and spacecraft, including their components, engines, and propulsion systems.
- Aerospace Design Engineer: Responsible for designing and developing the structural components and systems of aircraft and spacecraft, including their engines and propulsion systems.
- Aerospace Systems Engineer: Responsible for researching, designing, developing, and testing aerospace systems and components.
- Aerospace Production Engineer: Responsible for supervising and managing the production of aerospace components and systems.
- Aerospace Simulation Engineer: Responsible for designing and developing simulations and models of aerospace systems and components.
- Aerospace Quality Assurance Engineer: Responsible for ensuring the quality of aerospace components and systems by conducting tests, inspections, and evaluations.
- Aerospace Test Engineer: Responsible for designing and conducting tests of aerospace components and systems.
Robotics
- Robotics Engineer: Designs and develops robots for a variety of purposes.
- Robotics Technician: Works in the maintenance, programming and operation of robotic systems.
- Robotics Research Scientist: Designs and tests new applications of robotics technology.
- Robotics Educator: Teaches students and professionals about robotics technology.
- Robotics Software Developer: Develops software for robotic applications.
- Robotics System Analyst: Analyzes data collected from robotics applications.
- Robotics Industrial Engineer: Develops and implements robotics processes in an industrial setting.