Engineering
Jobs
Undoubtedly, Engineering Jobs are becoming
popular these days amongst the youngsters. There are lots of reasons
why engineering is an attractive profession. Students are often
drawn to engineering because:
- Engineers are in demand, with more than 1.2
million engineers in the U.S. alone;
- Entry-level salaries in Engineering Jobs
are high, with starting salaries averaging in the $40,000s;
- A bachelor's degree is sufficient to enter
the Engineering Jobs.
- A background in engineering is also a good
springboard into other professions and careers, such as medicine,
law and business.
For those lucky
enough to possess the combination of strengths and abilities that
lead to success in the field, Engineering Jobs provide endless
opportunities to discover and explore, solve interesting and
important problems, and work with a variety of stimulating people.
Essentially, what engineers do is solve problems and make things
that benefit people. To do that, engineers draw from a broad array
of tools and talents, including mathematical and scientific
principles, experience, good judgment and
creativity.
There are many types of Engineering Jobs such
as: Applications engineering, chemical engineering, civil
engineering, construction engineering, design engineering,
electrical engineering, electronics engineering, marine engineering,
mechanical engineering, oil engineering, planning engineering,
process engineering, structural engineering and systems
engineering.
There are many types of Engineering Jobs,
with more than 25 major fields recognized by professional societies
and more than 100 specialty fields. The five largest traditional
fields of study include chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, and
mechanical. Engineering jobs usually fall within one of these
functional categories:
- Research
- Development
- Design
- Construction
- Production
- Operation
- Management
Employment opportunities in Engineering Jobs
vary according to specialty, but employment outlook for engineering
generally is expected to be good through 2008 at least. The
engineering profession is hungry for minority and female
professionals. Currently women make up 19 percent of first-year
engineering students. (At Vanderbilt, women comprise 29 percent of
first-year engineering students.)
Graduate training is not required for most
entry-level Engineering Jobs, and only 20 percent of engineering
graduates go to graduate school straight from
college.
Licensure is required of engineers whose work
may affect life, health or property. Licensed engineers, called
Professional Engineers, achieve that status by obtaining a degree
from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering
and Technology (ABET), completing four years of relevant work
experience, and passing the applicable state examinations to get
into their dream Engineering Jobs.
