Engineer

Nick Caleca
2nd hour
What is an engineer
Engineering is the use of science and math to design or make things. Engineering
is the application of science and math to solve problems. Engineers figure out how
things work and find practical uses for scientific discoveries.
Average Salary
Year after year, engineering jobs are paid the highest average starting salary.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics engineers have a median annual
wage of $91,010
2 things that affect earnings
1. The first thing that can affect earnings is your years of experience. If you have
been doing the job for a long time you will get paid more than someone who
just started.
2. The second thing is if you get a higher education you can get a higher salary.
What education is required
The requirements to become an engineer typically include a bachelor's degree in
an engineering discipline. These may include areas like biomedical engineering,
computer engineering, or mechanical engineering degree. A master's degree may
be needed for advancement in some fields. For a bachelor degree you need 4
years and for a masters you need 5-7 years.
licenses to be an engineer
To become licensed, engineers must complete a four-year college degree, work
under a Professional Engineer for at least four years, and pass two intensive
competency exams and earn a license from their state's licensure board.
Characteristics or abilities
1. effective technical skills. 2. the ability to work under pressure.

3. problem-solving skills. 4. creativity.

5. interpersonal skills. 6. verbal and written communication skills.

7. commercial awareness. 8. team working skills.

Daily work
Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products,
equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of
engineering principles. Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose
faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.
Working conditions
Most engineers work 40 hours a week.

Work 8 hours a day 5 days a week.

Start work around 8 or 9 AM.

Job outlook
Employment of mechanical engineers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2018 to
2028, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
Related jobs
Automotive Engineer- Engineers in this field can design new vehicles or look for
ways to improve existing automotive engineering technology.
Reflection on career
I feel like it would be a good career because you need to be good at math for it
and I am good at math.
Back up career
On career cruising one job they recommended was a lighting technician. They
work on TV, film, and theatrical stage sets. They set up, maintain, and work with
lights and other electrical equipment. It would be for if the main career didn't work
out.
Career cruising
All of the top results had to do with making things or using math and I like both of
those things. It didn't really surprise me. I just saw some jobs I never seen before.
There were some careers that I never considered before like astronomer and
welder.