Careers in engineering
One hundred and six careers across mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, aerospace, biomedical and environmental engineering, and the design and testing roles that move physical systems from drawing to deployment. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day.
106 careers in Engineering
Acoustic Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Acoustic consultants, also known as acoustic engineers or acousticians, focus on how sound is produced, controlled and…
Additive Manufacturing Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Designs, develops, and optimizes processes for creating three-dimensional objects using additive manufacturing…
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Bachelor's Degree · $99,280
Architects design buildings for private and public clients, from homes to hospitals and factories. They spend their…
Architecture / Design Firm Principal
Master's Degree · $171,270
Leads an architecture or design firm as principal/partner, overseeing design quality, project delivery, business…
Automation Technician
Associate's Degree · $73,900
Installs, maintains, and repairs automated systems and equipment used in manufacturing and industrial processes.…
Automotive Engineering Technician
Associate's Degree · $74,510
Assist engineers in determining the practicality of proposed product design changes and plan and carry out tests on…
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic
Certificate or Vocational Training · $50,620
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles, often using computerized diagnostic equipment. Perform…
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $109,370
Biomedical engineers design devices like prosthetic valves, drug delivery implants, and diagnostic software for medical…
Bridge Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Designs, analyzes, and inspects bridges and other transportation structures, performing load rating, seismic analysis,…
CAD/CAM Engineer
Associate's Degree · $104,110
Develops and manages computer-aided design and manufacturing workflows, creating 3D models, generating CNC toolpaths,…
Calibration Technician
Associate's Degree · $67,820
Calibration technologists and technicians inspect, adjust, and test measurement devices against standards, such as…
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $81,390
Cartographers and photogrammetrists process satellite imagery, aerial photos, and survey data into maps that planners,…
CFD Engineer (Computational Fluid Dynamics)
Master's Degree · $104,110
Simulates fluid flow, heat transfer, and combustion phenomena using computational methods to optimize designs in…
Civil Engineering Technician
Associate's Degree · $64,950
Assists civil engineers in planning, designing, and overseeing construction projects, ensuring technical specifications…
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $64,950
Civil engineering technologists and technicians prepare drawings, calculate materials, and inspect sites to confirm…
Coastal / Marine Engineer (Civil)
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Designs coastal protection structures, port facilities, breakwaters, seawalls, and shoreline restoration projects,…
Commissioning Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Manages the commissioning and startup of new industrial facilities, power plants, and process systems, verifying that…
Construction Project Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Provides on-site engineering support during construction, managing submittals, RFIs, change orders, quality control,…
Construction Project Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $114,990
Oversee and coordinate all aspects of construction projects, from initiation to execution and completion, ensuring…
Consulting Engineer
Master's Degree · $122,930
Consulting Engineers provide expert technical advice and solutions to clients across various industries, analyzing…
Controls Engineer (Mechanical Systems)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Designs and programs control systems for mechanical and electromechanical equipment including PLCs, motion controllers,…
Custom Furniture Maker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,680
Design, construct, and repair custom-made furniture pieces using various materials and techniques, often working…
Digital Twin Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Digital twin engineers build software replicas of real physical systems, from turbines to factory lines, fed by live…
Electro-optics Assembly Technician
Associate's Degree · $78,350
Assembles, tests, and maintains electro-optical systems and components, ensuring precision alignment and functionality.…
Electronics Technician
Associate's Degree · $78,190
Installs, tests, repairs, and maintains a broad range of electronic equipment and systems, ensuring optimal performance…
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Energy engineers find where buildings and industrial facilities waste energy, then design systems to cut it. They audit…
Energy Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Optimizes energy consumption and implements sustainable energy solutions within organizations. Develops and manages…
Environmental Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $107,110
Environmental engineers design treatment systems and remediation plans for contaminated soil, water, and air on behalf…
Equipment Maintenance Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $49,590
Maintain and repair machines, mechanical equipment, or building structures by performing routine maintenance,…
Farm Operations Manager
High School Diploma · $89,900
Oversees the daily operations of farms, ranches, or other agricultural facilities, ensuring efficient production of…
FEA Engineer (Finite Element Analysis)
Master's Degree · $104,110
Performs structural, thermal, and dynamic simulations using finite element methods to predict product behavior under…
Field Operator
High School Diploma · $69,960
Operate and maintain a variety of oil, gas, or mining machines and equipment on designated sites, ensuring safe and…
Geotechnical Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Investigates soil, rock, and groundwater conditions to design foundations, retaining walls, slopes, tunnels, and…
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspector
Bachelor's Degree · $115,160
Health and safety engineers identify workplace hazards by walking production floors, reviewing engineering drawings,…
Highway / Road Design Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Designs roadways, highways, and interchanges including horizontal and vertical alignment, cross-sections, drainage, and…
HVAC Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Designs, installs, and maintains heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for various structures, ensuring…
Industrial Engineering Technician
Associate's Degree · $66,120
Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the…
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technician
Associate's Degree · $66,120
Industrial engineering technologists and technicians measure cycle times, adjust station layouts, and write operating…
Industrial Mechanic
High School Diploma · $64,520
Repair, install, adjust, and maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline…
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Associate's Degree · $103,020
Install, maintain, and repair complex control systems and instrumentation used in industrial processes.
Land Development Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Designs site plans, grading, utilities, and infrastructure for residential, commercial, and mixed-use land development…
Lean / Six Sigma Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Applies Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, reduce variation, and improve processes across…
Manufacturing Supervisor (Aerospace)
Bachelor's Degree · $74,450
Oversee production processes and teams in aerospace manufacturing, ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety standards…
Marine Engineers and Naval Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $112,230
Marine engineers design propulsion and onboard machinery systems, while naval architects shape hull structure and…
Marine Superintendent
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Oversees the day-to-day operations of a fleet of vessels, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, managing…
Master Electrician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $63,190
Oversee and perform the installation, maintenance, and repair of complex electrical systems in residential, commercial,…
Mechanical Drafter
Associate's Degree · $71,550
Mechanical drafters translate engineers' concepts into technical drawings that machinists and fabricators can build…
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technician
Bachelor's Degree · $74,510
Mechanical engineering technologists build prototypes, run load tests, and document failures for engineering teams.…
Mechatronics Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Mechatronics engineers design systems that blend mechanical hardware, electronics, and embedded software into single…
Metrology Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Develops and manages precision measurement systems, calibration programs, and dimensional inspection processes to…