Engineering

Tammy Espinoza, PE

Hayden Consultants, Inc.

What is an engineer?

An engineer is a problem solver Engineers use math, science and critical thinking to find

practical solutions that will benefit people or society Engineers design, create, build, improve and invent

everything from microchips to skyscrapers to space vehicles

Types of Engineering

Aerospace Agricultural Biomedical Chemical Civil Electrical Industrial Mechanical Petroleum

What type of Engineer Am I?

I work for a memory company designing integrated circuits (IC) that are used in computers, servers, ipods, phone, etc.

I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.

What type of Engineer Am I?

I work as a Space Shuttle and International Space Station flight controller at Johnson Space Center.

I have a bachelors degree in aerospace engineering

What type of Engineer Am I?

I work for a medical device company (St. Jude Medical) offering technical support to physicians for implant devices.

I have a Bachelors in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Electrical Engineering, and a Masters in Biomedical Engineering

What type of Engineer Am I?

I work for a consulting firm designing public infrastructure including roadways, storm drain systems, water and wastewater lines. 

I have a bachelors degree in Civil Engineering

What type of Engineer Am I?

I work for UPS and optimize the system for sorting and shipping packages. 

I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering

What type of Engineer Am I?

I ensure the processes used to make the cell phone chips have minimal impact on the environment. 

My bachelors is in chemical engineering have a masters in chemistry.

What type of Engineer Am I?

I am a Space Shuttle Stress Analyst for Boeing.  I analyze damage on the shuttle thermal tiles and support pre-launch analysis.

I have a bachelors & master of science in mechanical engineering

Benefits of being an engineer

Cutting edge and challenging work Benefit to society Many career options

Research, academics, industry, medicine, law, business, policy

High demand Money

FAQ-Average Starting SalariesTexas A&M University, Bachelor Degree, May 2007 Graduates

Chemical Engr $63,216

Mechanical Engr $58,930

Industrial Engr $56,847

Electrical Engr $56,725

Computer Engr $56,000

Biomedical $53,250

Aerospace Engr $50,467

Civil Engr $50,589

Information Mgmt $53,950

Accounting $47,900

Political Science $43,263

Marketing $41,568

International Studies $37,714

Communication $37,098

FAQ- What can I do to prepare today?

Preparing for college Take math classes-calculus if available. Take science classes – chemistry, biology, and

physics Pursue other interests – be a well rounded person

Music, arts, foreign languages Sports, debate, community service Do things you are passionate about

FAQ- Education

You can start work as an engineer with a bachelors, a 4-year college degree

Some choose to go on to earn a masters, which is generally an additional 2 years beyond a bachelors.

Some choose to go on to earn a PhD, which is an additional 4-6 years after a bachelors.

FAQ-Education

Top Schools in Texas Texas A&M, University of Texas, Texas Tech

Top National Schools MIT, Stanford, California-Berkley

FAQ – Where do you work?

Lots of choices!

From large companies to owning your own small firm

From manufacturing plants, to hospitals, research labs, construction sites and common business offices.

Some work for the government, some work for private industries. Some work in the US and some work abroad.

FAQWhat if I decide to do something else?

An engineering degree prepares you for many different careers, especially those in problem solving

Can switch into other types of engineering

Can become lawyers, or business managers

Summary

Engineering encompasses many fields and applications – lots of choices!

Engineering is a satisfying and lucrative career where you can work with a diverse group of people.

Planning for your future starts now.