Architecture and Engineering Occupations
PRINTER-FRIENDLY EN ESPAÑOLEmployment of architecture and engineering occupations is projected to grow 7 percent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 194,300 new jobs are projected to be added. Most of the projected job growth in this group is in the engineer occupations, as their services will be in demand in various areas such as rebuilding of infrastructure, renewable energy, oil and gas extraction, and robotics. The median annual wage for architecture and engineering occupations was $79,180 in May 2017. The median annual wages for all occupations in this group was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations in the economy, which was $37,690. OCCUPATIONJOB SUMMARYENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION 2017 MEDIAN PAY Aerospace Engineering and Operations TechniciansAerospace engineering and operations technicians operate and maintain equipment used in developing, testing, producing, and sustaining new aircraft and spacecraft. Increasingly, these workers are using computer-based modeling and simulation tools and processes in their work, as well as advanced automation and robotics. Associate's degree$67,240 Aerospace EngineersAerospace engineers design primarily aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles. In addition, they create and test prototypes to make sure that they function according to design. Bachelor's degree$113,030 Agricultural EngineersAgricultural engineers attempt to solve agricultural problems concerning power supplies, the efficiency of machinery, the use of structures and facilities, pollution and environmental issues, and the storage and processing of agricultural products. Bachelor's degree$74,780 ArchitectsArchitects plan and design houses, factories, office buildings, and other structures. Bachelor's degree$78,470 Biomedical EngineersBiomedical engineers combine engineering principles with medical sciences to design and create equipment, devices, computer systems, and software used in healthcare. Bachelor's degree$88,040 Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsCartographers and photogrammetrists collect, measure, and interpret geographic information in order to create and update maps and charts for regional planning, education, emergency response, and other purposes. Bachelor's degree$63,990 Chemical EngineersChemical engineers apply the principles of chemistry, biology, physics, and math to solve problems that involve the production or use of chemicals, fuel, drugs, food, and many other products. They design processes and equipment for large-scale manufacturing, plan and test production methods and byproducts treatment, and direct facility operations. Bachelor's degree$102,160 Civil Engineering TechniciansCivil engineering technicians help civil engineers to plan, design, and build highways, bridges, utilities, and other infrastructure projects. They also help to plan, design, and build commercial, industrial, residential, and land development projects. Associate's degree$51,620 Civil EngineersCivil engineers conceive, design, build, supervise, operate, construct, and maintain infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment. Bachelor's degree$84,770 Computer Hardware EngineersComputer hardware engineers research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components such as processors, circuit boards, memory devices, networks, and routers. Bachelor's degree$115,120 DraftersDrafters use software to convert the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings. Most workers specialize in architectural, civil, electrical, or mechanical drafting and use technical drawings to help design everything from microchips to skyscrapers. Associate's degree$54,170 Electrical and Electronics Engineering TechniciansElectrical and electronics engineering technicians help engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and testing, and use measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment. They are also involved in the manufacture and deployment of equipment for automation. Associate's degree$63,660 Electrical and Electronics EngineersElectrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, and power generation equipment. Electronics engineers design and develop electronic equipment, including broadcast and communications systems, such as portable music players and Global Positioning System (GPS) devices. Bachelor's degree$97,970 Electro-mechanical TechniciansElectro-mechanical technicians combine knowledge of mechanical technology with knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits. They operate, test, and maintain unmanned, automated, robotic, or electromechanical equipment. Associate's degree$56,740 Environmental Engineering TechniciansEnvironmental engineering technicians carry out the plans that environmental engineers develop. They test, operate, and, if necessary, modify equipment used to prevent or clean up environmental pollution. They may collect samples for testing, or they may work to mitigate sources of environmental pollution. Associate's degree$50,230 Environmental EngineersEnvironmental engineers use the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems. They are involved in efforts to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control. Bachelor's degree$86,800 Health and Safety EngineersHealth and safety engineers develop procedures and design systems to protect people from illness and injury and property from damage. They combine knowledge of engineering and of health and safety to make sure that chemicals, machinery, software, furniture, and other products will not cause harm to people or damage to property. Bachelor's degree$88,510 Industrial Engineering TechniciansIndustrial engineering technicians assist industrial engineers in devising efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service. They prepare machinery and equipment layouts, plan workflows, conduct statistical production studies, and analyze production costs. Associate's degree$54,280 Industrial EngineersIndustrial engineers find ways to eliminate wastefulness in production processes. They devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service. Bachelor's degree$85,880 Landscape ArchitectsLandscape architects design parks and the outdoor spaces of campuses, recreational facilities, businesses, private homes, and other open areas. Bachelor's degree$65,760 Marine Engineers and Naval ArchitectsMarine engineers and naval architects design, build, and maintain ships, from aircraft carriers to submarines and from sailboats to tankers. Marine engineers are responsible for the internal systems of a ship, such as the propulsion, electrical, refrigeration, and steering systems. Naval architects are responsible for the ship design, including the form, structure, and stability of hulls. Bachelor's degree$90,970 Materials EngineersMaterials engineers develop, process, and test materials used to create a wide range of products, from computer chips and aircraft wings to golf clubs and biomedical devices. They study the properties and structures of metals, ceramics, plastics, composites, nanomaterials (extremely small substances), and other substances in order to create new materials that meet certain mechanical, electrical, and chemical requirements. Bachelor's degree$94,610 Mechanical Engineering TechniciansMechanical engineering technicians help mechanical engineers design, develop, test, and manufacture mechanical devices, including tools, engines, and machines. They may make sketches and rough layouts, record and analyze data, make calculations and estimates, and report their findings. Associate's degree$55,360 Mechanical EngineersMechanical engineers design, develop, build, and test mechanical and thermal sensors and devices, including tools, engines, and machines. Bachelor's degree$85,880 Mining and Geological EngineersMining and geological engineers design mines to safely and efficiently remove minerals such as coal and metals for use in manufacturing and utilities. Bachelor's degree$94,240 Nuclear EngineersNuclear engineers research and develop the processes, instruments, and systems used to derive benefits from nuclear energy and radiation. Many of these engineers find industrial and medical uses for radioactive materials—for example, in equipment used in medical diagnosis and treatment. Bachelor's degree$105,810 Petroleum EngineersPetroleum engineers design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas from deposits below the Earth’s surface. Petroleum engineers also find new ways to extract oil and gas from older wells. Bachelor's degree$132,280 Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSurveying and mapping technicians collect data and make maps of the Earth's surface. Surveying technicians visit sites to take measurements of the land. Mapping technicians use geographic data to create maps. They both assist surveyors and cartographers and photogrammetrists. High school diploma or equivalent$43,340 SurveyorsSurveyors make precise measurements to determine property boundaries. They provide data relevant to the shape and contour of the Earth’s surface for engineering, mapmaking, and construction projects. Bachelor's degree$61,140
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2/19/2020 01:41:12 pm
I appreciate that you helped me learn more about engineering careers. I was always interested in electronics and how my electronic toys worked before, and I decided that I'd pursue a career related to engineering and electronics. My favorite part of this article is how you mentioned that electro-mechanical technicians combine the knowledge of mechanical with electrical technology, which is a career that I'd be more than glad to pursue.
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