Careers in Engineering
One hundred and eighty-four 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.
184 careers in Engineering
Acoustic Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $109,750
Acoustic consultants, also known as acoustic engineers or acousticians, focus on how sound is produced, controlled and…
Additive Manufacturing Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Designs, develops, and optimizes processes for creating three-dimensional objects using additive manufacturing…
Aerospace Engineer (Technician Support)
Associate's Degree · $79,830
Assist aerospace engineers in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft.
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Post-Secondary Certificate · $79,830
Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data…
Aerospace Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $134,830
Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct…
Agricultural Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $84,630
Apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and…
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Bachelor's Degree · $96,690
Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural…
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Associate's degree · $64,280
Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief…
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $167,740
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in…
Architecture / Design Firm Principal
Master of Architecture (M.Arch) · $180,000
Leads an architecture or design firm as principal/partner, overseeing design quality, project delivery, business…
Audio Engineer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $65,000
Operates and maintains technical equipment to record, mix, and master audio for various productions, ensuring…
Automation Technician
Associate's Degree · $75,000
Installs, maintains, and repairs automated systems and equipment used in manufacturing and industrial processes.…
Automotive Engineering Technicians
Associate's Degree · $79,830
Assist engineers in determining the practicality of proposed product design changes and plan and carry out tests on…
Automotive Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $117,750
Develop new or improved designs for vehicle structural members, engines, transmissions, or other vehicle systems, using…
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic
Certificate or Vocational Training · $50,620
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles, often using computerized diagnostic equipment. Perform…
Automotive Technician Assistant
High School Diploma · $45,000
Assist automotive technicians with vehicle inspections, maintenance, and repairs. Perform basic tasks such as oil…
BIM Technician
Associate's Degree · $68,000
Develops and maintains Building Information Models (BIM) for construction projects, collaborating with architects and…
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $106,950
Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design,…
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $167,740
Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process…
Bioprocess Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Designs, develops, and optimizes processes for the production of biological products such as pharmaceuticals, food, and…
Bridge Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Civil/Structural Engineering; Master's common) · $105,000
Designs, analyzes, and inspects bridges and other transportation structures, performing load rating, seismic analysis,…
CAD/CAM Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing) or Associate's + certifications · $85,000
Develops and manages computer-aided design and manufacturing workflows, creating 3D models, generating CNC toolpaths,…
CAD Technician
Associate's Degree · $64,000
Creates detailed technical drawings and plans using computer-aided design (CAD) software for engineering,…
Calibration Technician
Associate's Degree · $65,040
Inspect, adjust, and test measurement devices against standards to ensure proper output and precision across various…
Calibration Technologists and Technicians
Associate's Degree · $65,040
Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement…
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Post-Secondary Certificate · $78,380
Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for one or more purposes, such as…
CFD Engineer (Computational Fluid Dynamics)
Master's degree (Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering; PhD common) · $115,000
Simulates fluid flow, heat transfer, and combustion phenomena using computational methods to optimize designs in…
Chemical Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $121,860
Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline,…
Chemical Technicians
Bachelor's Degree · $57,790
Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of…
Civil Engineering Technician
Associate's Degree · $64,200
Assists civil engineers in planning, designing, and overseeing construction projects, ensuring technical specifications…
Civil Engineering Technicians
Associate's Degree · $64,200
Assist civil engineers in planning, designing, and building infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges,…
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Post-Secondary Certificate · $64,200
Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of…
Civil Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $99,590
Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures…
CNC Machine Operators
High School Diploma · $45,000
Operate computer-controlled machines to perform precise manufacturing tasks, including cutting, drilling, shaping, and…
Coastal / Marine Engineer (Civil)
Master's degree (Coastal/Ocean Engineering; PhD valued) · $105,000
Designs coastal protection structures, port facilities, breakwaters, seawalls, and shoreline restoration projects,…
Commissioning Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering) · $100,000
Manages the commissioning and startup of new industrial facilities, power plants, and process systems, verifying that…
Computer Hardware Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $155,020
Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or…
Construction Project Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Civil Engineering/Construction Management) · $85,000
Provides on-site engineering support during construction, managing submittals, RFIs, change orders, quality control,…
Construction Project Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $106,980
Oversee and coordinate all aspects of construction projects, from initiation to execution and completion, ensuring…
Consulting Engineer
Master's Degree · $125,000
Consulting Engineers provide expert technical advice and solutions to clients across various industries, analyzing…
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers (Industrial)
High School Diploma · $55,000
Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators,…
Control Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $148,000
Designs, develops, and maintains systems that control dynamic environments, automating machinery and optimizing…
Controls Engineer (Mechanical Systems)
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering) · $98,000
Designs and programs control systems for mechanical and electromechanical equipment including PLCs, motion controllers,…
Craft Apprentice
High School Diploma · $58,240
Assists skilled tradespersons in learning a craft through hands-on training and mentorship, developing practical skills…
Custom Furniture Maker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,000
Design, construct, and repair custom-made furniture pieces using various materials and techniques, often working…
Dam / Levee Engineer
Master's degree (Geotechnical/Structural Engineering) · $108,000
Designs, analyzes, and inspects dams, levees, and embankment structures for water storage, flood control, and…
Diesel Engine Specialists
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,770
Diagnose, adjust, repair, and overhaul buses, trucks, and various types of diesel engines, including those in…
Digital Twin Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $99,590
Creates virtual replicas of physical systems, objects, or processes for simulation, testing, and optimization.
Director of Construction
Bachelor's degree · $140,000
Directs and oversees all aspects of construction projects, ensuring adherence to budgets, schedules, and quality…
Drilling Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree · $131,000
Oversees and manages all aspects of drilling operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to regulatory…