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Engineer

What degree or educational requirements does an engineer need?

Engineers typically require a minimum of a bachelor's degree in an engineering disciple like mechanical, chemical, or electrical. Courses in advanced mathematics and science are required. A master's degree or Ph.D. is generally preferred or required for higher level positions. Many universities offer cooperative education or internship programs to provide hands-on experience.

What are the best schools offering engineering programs?

Some universities with strong engineering programs are Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Stanford University, University of California-Berkeley, California Institute of Technology, Georgia Institute of Technology, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Cornell University, Purdue University.

Are engineers in demand?

According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook (BLS), employment of engineers, in general, is projected to grow between 5 to 11 percent from 2016 to 2026, depending on the engineering specialization. For example, the employment of civil engineers is projected to grow 11 percent and employment of computer hardware engineers is projected to grow 5 percent during the same period. This is due to changes in the industries requiring these skills.

What jobs are similar to or related to an engineer?

There are numerous engineering specialties. Some of them are environmental, electrical , mechanical, chemical, civil, software, materials, process, robotics, biomedical, industrial, nuclear, and manufacturing. Engineering jobs are found in many differnt industries and sectors of the economy.

Where can I find more information about engineer training and career opportunities?

American Society for Engineering Education
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What is the working environment for an engineer?

Engineers usually work in an office setting. They may also spend considerable time in a lab setting, where they test designs and prototypes. Visits to facilities where equipment may be installed or manufactured are common as well.

Engineer Jobs

Job Openings for Engineer

Database/Radio Broadcast Engineer

WWCM - Reston , VA

The Database/Radio Broadcast Engineer will be responsible for mission systems integration and other capabilities in the area of communications and intelligence systems, that consider cybersecurity ...