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. You are looking at page 2 of 4 for Engineering.
184 careers in Engineering, page 2 of 4
Drone Fleet Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Oversee the deployment, management, and maintenance of drone fleets for various purposes, ensuring regulatory…
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Associate's degree · $77,180
Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to…
Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Bachelor's Degree · $73,720
Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation,…
Electrical Engineering Technician
Associate's degree · $77,180 per year
Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to…
Electrical Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $111,910
Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components,…
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
Post-Secondary Certificate · $70,760
Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate…
Electro-optics Assembly Technician
Associate's Degree · $68,000
Assembles, tests, and maintains electro-optical systems and components, ensuring precision alignment and functionality.…
Electronics Engineer, Except Computer
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Designs, develops, tests, and supervises the manufacturing and installation of electronic equipment, components, and…
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Bachelor's Degree · $127,590
Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or…
Electronics Technician
Associate's Degree · $55,000
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 · $117,750
Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency…
Energy Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Optimizes energy consumption and implements sustainable energy solutions within organizations. Develops and manages…
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Bachelor's Degree · $58,890
Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the…
Environmental Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $104,170
Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental…
Equipment Maintenance Technician
Post-secondary certificate · $60,000
Maintain and repair machines, mechanical equipment, or building structures by performing routine maintenance,…
Ergonomist
Master's Degree · $85,000
Design and assess workspaces, products, and systems to optimize human well-being and overall system performance. Apply…
Failure Analysis Engineer / Reverse Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Materials Science/Mechanical Engineering; Master's valued) · $95,000
Investigates product and component failures using metallurgical, fractographic, and analytical techniques to determine…
Farm Operations Manager
High school diploma or equivalent · $87,980 per year
Oversees the daily operations of farms, ranches, or other agricultural facilities, ensuring efficient production of…
FEA Engineer (Finite Element Analysis)
Master's degree (Mechanical Engineering / Computational Mechanics) · $110,000
Performs structural, thermal, and dynamic simulations using finite element methods to predict product behavior under…
Field Operator
High school diploma or equivalent; some college or technical training preferred · $75,000
Operate and maintain a variety of oil, gas, or mining machines and equipment on designated sites, ensuring safe and…
Field Service Engineer
Associate's Degree · $85,000
Installs, maintains, and repairs complex equipment at customer locations, ensuring optimal performance and client…
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $117,750
Research causes of fires, determine fire protection methods, and design or recommend materials or equipment such as…
Fluid Power / Hydraulics Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering) · $95,000
Designs and analyzes hydraulic and pneumatic systems for mobile equipment, industrial machinery, and aerospace…
Fuel Cell Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $117,750
Design, evaluate, modify, or construct fuel cell components or systems for transportation, stationary, or portable…
Geodetic Surveyors
Bachelor's Degree · $96,690
Measure large areas of the Earth's surface using satellite observations, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS),…
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician
Associate's Degree · $65,000
Collects, processes, and analyzes geospatial data to create maps and support various projects. Provides technical…
Geotechnical Engineer
Master's degree (Geotechnical Engineering; PhD for specialization) · $100,000
Investigates soil, rock, and groundwater conditions to design foundations, retaining walls, slopes, tunnels, and…
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Bachelor's degree · $109,660
Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and…
Heavy Equipment Operator Assistant
High School Diploma · $50,000
Assists heavy equipment operators by performing tasks such as spotting, maintaining equipment, and preparing work sites…
Heavy Equipment Operators
High School Diploma · $55,000
Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, and graders to move earth, rock, and other materials on…
Highway / Road Design Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Civil Engineering) · $92,000
Designs roadways, highways, and interchanges including horizontal and vertical alignment, cross-sections, drainage, and…
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
Master's Degree · $117,750
Design objects, facilities, and environments to optimize human well-being and overall system performance, applying…
HVAC Assistant
High School Diploma · $45,000
Assists HVAC technicians with installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning…
HVAC Design Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering) · $98,000
Designs heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems for commercial, industrial, and residential…
HVAC Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Designs, installs, and maintains heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for various structures, ensuring…
Industrial Electrician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,391
Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical systems and equipment in industrial settings, ensuring…
Industrial Engineering Technicians
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 Technicians
Some College · $64,790
Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the…
Industrial Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $101,140
Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human…
Industrial Mechanic
High School Diploma or equivalent · $63,510
Repair, install, adjust, and maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline…
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Associate's Degree · $78,000
Install, maintain, and repair complex control systems and instrumentation used in industrial processes.
Instrumentation Technician
Associate's Degree · $70,000
Installs, maintains, calibrates, and repairs industrial measuring and control instruments, ensuring optimal performance…
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker
High School Diploma · $49,140
Designs, fabricates, adjusts, repairs, or appraises jewelry, gold, silver, other precious metals, or gems.
Junior Civil Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $85,000
Assist in the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, and buildings.
Junior Mechanical Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Assists in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of mechanical systems and components. Works under the…
Land Development Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Civil Engineering) · $90,000
Designs site plans, grading, utilities, and infrastructure for residential, commercial, and mixed-use land development…
Landscape Architects
Bachelor's Degree · $79,660
Plan and design land areas for projects such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals,…
Laser Engineer
Bachelor's or Master's Degree · $105,000
Designs, develops, tests, and maintains laser systems and optical components for various applications, including…
Lead Equipment Operator
High School Diploma · $68,000
Operate and maintain heavy equipment, oversee junior operators, and ensure project safety and efficiency on…
Lean / Six Sigma Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Business; Six Sigma Black Belt certification) · $95,000
Applies Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, reduce variation, and improve processes across…