Engineering Profession

• A Bachelor degree is required for all entry level

for engineering Jobs.
• Engineers trained in one field, may also work in a related
field of engineering:

Mecha. Eng. elect. Eng.

Mech. Eng. Elec. Eng
Chem... Eng. Petr. Eng.
Elec. Eng. Chem.. Eng.
Mecha. Eng Elec. Eng

• Training, Qualifications, Advancements, Licensure

 What is a Profession?
1. Requires specialized and highly skilled knowledge.
2. Requires academic training.
3. Is regulated by professional bodies.
4. Requires examination of competence.
5. Function of professional work is vital to society.
6. Professionals enjoy higher social status.
7. Compensation is higher than other occupations
8. Professionals must perform under a standard of professional behavior
that requires adherence to the highest principles of legal and ethical
conduct
9. Requires Continuing education to keep current with rapidly changing
technology.
 Engineering as a Profession
 Involves activities that require knowledge and skill not
commonly possessed by the general public.
 Has group consciousness for the promotion of
knowledge and professional ideas and for rendering
social services.
 Has a legal status and requires well-formulated
standards of admission.

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 Engineering as a Profession
 Engineering possesses those attributes that
typically characterize a profession:
 Satisfies an indispensable and beneficial need.
 Requires the exercise of discretion and
judgment and is not subject to standardization.

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 Career Paths for Engineers

Career options for graduating engineering students:

 Corporate ladder
 Independent entrepreneur
 Military or government
 Engineering and social service aboard
 Professor/engineer
 Graduate work outside engineering
 A mix of first six options
Etc…

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From Student to Professional Engineer
Step 1

Majors

ME, EE, CE Specialization

Mecha. E,
Civil .E …

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 From Student to Professional
Step 2

Majors Specialization Functional (Job)

Classification

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 Functional Classification - All majors

1. Research 8. Operations
2. Experimental 9. Sales/Marketing
3. Analytical 10. Customer (large systems)
4. Design 11. Management
5. Development 12. Consulting
6. Testing 13. Construction
7. Production

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 Engineering Functional Jobs
Title Function SKILLS/Knowledge
Research E. -Solves new problems. Perceptiveness
-Obtains new data.
Patience
-Devises new methods of calculation
Self-Confidence
-Gains new knowledge
Analytical E. Models physical problems using - Math, physics,
math to predict performance. engineering,
Performs failure analysis science,
applications
software
Development E. -Develops products, processes, or Ingenuity
systems Creativity
-Uses well-known principles and Astute Judgment
employs existing processes or
machines to perform a new function
-Concerned only with a prototype or
model
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 Engineering Functional Jobs
Title Function SKILLS/Knowledge
Design E. -Converts concepts and information 1. Creativity
into detailed plans and specs from 2. Innovation
which the finished product can be 3. Fundamental knowledge
be Manufactured. of many disciplines
-Restricted by the state of the art 4. Understanding of
economics and people

Production E. -- Devises a schedule to efficiently -Knowledge of design,

coordinate materials and personnel economics, and
-- Orders raw materials at the optimum psychology.
times
-Ability to visualize the
-- Sets up the assembly line
overall operation of a
-- Handles and ships the finished product
project
-Knowledge of each step
of the production effort

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 Engineering Functional Jobs
Title Function SKILLS/Knowledge
Test E. -Develops and conducts tests to verify -Knowledge of statistics,
that a new product meets design product and process
specs.
specifications.
-Products are tested for structural
-Measurement techniques.
integrity, performance, and reliability .
-Fundamental engineering
-Testing is performed under all
expected environmental conditions. aspects of the design

Operations or -Selects sites for facilities- Industrial engineering,

Plant E. -Specifies the layout for all facets economics and law
of the operation
-Selects the fixed equipment for
climate control, lighting, and
communication
-Responsible for maintenance and
modifications
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
 WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Most engineers work in office buildings, laboratories, or
industrial plants. Others may spend time outdoors at
construction sites and oil and gas exploration and
production sites, where they monitor or direct operations
or solve onsite problems. Some engineers travel
extensively to plants or worksites here and abroad.
• Many engineers work a standard 40-hour week. At times,
deadlines or design standards may bring extra pressure to
a job, requiring engineers to work longer hours.

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 WORK ENVIRONMENT cont’d

• It is much more pleasurable, and less stressful to go to a

work environment that is filled with positivity and
enjoyment
• A positive work environment is not only important for our
physical, mental and emotional health, but is also important
for the results that we produce for the company. The better
we feel at work, the more likely we will take pride in our job
activities and be loyal towards our place of employment
 How to create Positive work
environment
• 1. Accept the right position
 The first step to creating a positive work environment is
to secure a position that positively suits you.
 Before you accept a position, you should know what
your key skills are:
what type of work you want to do?
what kind of role you would like?
 where you see yourself in five years?
what kind of environment you thrive in?
 How to create Positive work
environment cont’d
• 2. Be a positive person
 Present an attitude of positivity and approachability.
 Show co-workers that you are available and wiling to help them.
 Walk around with a smile, and make eye contact with those you pass
in the hallways.
 Be friendly, pleasant and nice. Talk with kindness, encouragement,
civility, and respect.
 Ask questions before making assumptions.
 Listen to others with interest; and finally, don’t complain, whine or
gossip.
 How to create Positive work
environment cont’d
3- Take responsibility
 Take responsibility for the direction of your career. you are
responsible for creating an environment in which you can
learn and grow.
 If you are not happy with the current directions of your
career, communicate that to your manager if you wish to
stay with the company; otherwise, look for another job that
you feel is a better match.
 How to create Positive work
environment cont’d

4- Communicate with your manager

 Meet your manager regularly to ensure you are on track for
meeting his expectations, and your performance goals.
 Don’t always wait for your manager to reach out to you.
 Inform your manager about the status of the activities you are
performing shows that you are credible, trustworthy,
interested in the business
 How to create Positive work environment
cont’d

5- Be social
 Interact with your colleagues in a non-working way.
 Join a company team or group.
 Cultivate working friendships.
 Organize a competitive event.
 Organize a departmental pot luck lunch
 What a positive work environment looks
like?
• You are doing a job that you enjoy .
• Your ideas are valued .
• Your creativity is encouraged .
• You feel appreciated .
• The job matches your skill set.
• You have work friends that you can talk to.
 What a positive work environment looks
like?
• Your manager is approachable.
• You are recognized when you do good work
• You feel like a part of a team
• You look forward to coming to work
• You are respected
• You are happy while at work
• Work is fun
 An engineer…
 Possesses a Strong Analytical Aptitude: A great engineer has excellent analytical
skills and is continually examining things and thinking of ways to help things work
better. They are naturally inquisitive.
 Shows an Attention to Detail: A great engineer pays meticulous attention to detail.
The slightest error can cause an entire structure to fail, so every detail must be
reviewed thoroughly during the course of completing a project.
 Has Excellent Communication Skills: A great engineer has great communication
skills. They can translate complex technical lingo into plain English and also
communicate verbally with clients and other engineers working together on a
project.
 Takes Part in Continuing Education: A great engineer stays on top of developments
in the industry. Changes in technology happen rapidly, and the most successful
engineers keep abreast of new research and ideas.
 Is Creative: A great engineer is creative and can think of new and innovative ways to
develop new systems and make existing things work more efficiently.

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 An engineer…
 Shows an Ability to Think Logically: A great engineer has top-notch logical skills.
They are able to make sense of complex systems and understand how things work
and how problems arise.
 Is Mathematically Inclined: A great engineer has excellent math skills. Engineering
is an intricate science that involves complex calculations of varying difficulty.
 Has Good Problem Solving Skills: A great engineer has sharp problem solving
skills. An engineer is frequently called upon solely to address problems, and they
must be able to figure out where the problem stems from and quickly develop a
solution.
 Is a Team Player: A great engineer understands that they are part of a larger team
working together to make one project come together successfully, and therefore,
must work well as part of that team.
 Has Excellent Technical Knowledge: A great engineer has a vast amount of
technical knowledge. They understand a variety of computer programs and other
systems that are commonly used during an engineering project.

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Employers check whether
an engineer has??…(upon
graduation)
• Communication skills!!
and..
• an understanding of fundamental mathematics and
engineering science consistent with the problem solving
abilities of a degreed professional in this field

• the ability to apply software to problems through the

creation of new applications and the use of modern
simulation tools

• the ability to participate in the multi-disciplinary process

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 Employers check whether an engineer has??…
(upon graduation)
• the ability to plan and conduct laboratory experiments
and to properly interpret and report the results

• the ability to identify and address engineering problems

by extending the concepts of simple building blocks to
system level design

• knowledge of the profession that supports informed and

timely career decisions

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 Employers check whether an engineer
has??… upon graduation)
(

• communication skills through a series of peer and faculty

reviews, to include oral and written reports

• knowledge of contemporary global and societal issues

and their relationship to professional ethics and
engineering solutions

• early knowledge of key computer and study skills that

are supportive of lifelong learning

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