STACKABLE CREDENTIALS: In a very basic sense, engi-
neers use math and science to solve world problems. An engineering student will typically seek a bachelor’s de- gree in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering. Most 5 engineering students seek a master’s degree in a specific field such as bio-medicine, environment, computer sci- PH.D. OR MASTER’S ence, chemistry, or materials. Engineers work in teams to DEGREE plan, analyze, improve, and develop solutions. 4 DEVELOPMENT POSITIONS BACHELOR’S Engineering DEGREE Professor Engineering MANAGEMENT Specialist 3 POSITIONS Aerospace Lead Engineer ASSOCIATE Manager Professional Engi- DEGREE Concrete Designer neer (PE) Applied Design Engineer Research and Devel- Associate of opment Engineer 2 Science (AAS) Field Engineer Senior Engineer or Associate of Hydrologist CREDENTIAL Science (AS) Petroleum Engineer Certificate, License, or Draftsman Project Manager Permit Field Engineer Quantity Surveyor 1 Installer Machinist Research Engineer HIGH SCHOOL Machinist Manufacturing Robotics Manager DIPLOMA Engineer Operator Steel Designer Process Engineer Recommended Repairman Structural Engineer courses: Quality Assurance Service Manager Waste Water Treat- Carpentry Technician ment Manager Surveyor Chemistry, Physics, Biology Technician Computer-Aided Technologist Drafting Test Engineer CAREER ADVANCEMENT Computer Science Math—4 Years CAREER DEVELOPMENT
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