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Job RequirementsJob Requirements• Need at least a Bachelor of Science degree in a recognized field of Need at least a Bachelor of Science degree in a recognized field of
Engineering from an ABET accredited school or University Engineering from an ABET accredited school or University (http://www.abet.org/#). Typically takes four years to get a degree. (http://www.abet.org/#). Typically takes four years to get a degree. A Master’s degree can add an additional two years, if a full time A Master’s degree can add an additional two years, if a full time student, and a PhD can add an additional three to four years for a student, and a PhD can add an additional three to four years for a full time student. full time student.
• There are many schools in the US with Engineering programs, There are many schools in the US with Engineering programs, Univ. of Washington, Washington State, Seattle Univ., etc.Univ. of Washington, Washington State, Seattle Univ., etc.
• Boeing and other companies offer summer internships for students Boeing and other companies offer summer internships for students usually after their sophomore or junior year in college. The interns usually after their sophomore or junior year in college. The interns in my organization are given a small project that is usually in my organization are given a small project that is usually completed before they go back to school. These students are completed before they go back to school. These students are typically offered full-time jobs when they graduate. Website for typically offered full-time jobs when they graduate. Website for Interns and Graduates: Interns and Graduates: http://www.boeing.com/careers/collegecareers/index.htmlhttp://www.boeing.com/careers/collegecareers/index.html
About EngineeringAbout Engineering• Engineers are problem solvers.Engineers are problem solvers.• They utilize their academic training, on-the-job experiences, and They utilize their academic training, on-the-job experiences, and
continuous self-study to bring creative solutions to today’s and continuous self-study to bring creative solutions to today’s and tomorrow’s problems.tomorrow’s problems.
• They look for practical applications for things scientists and others They look for practical applications for things scientists and others discover.discover.
• Many of the products and man made structures that we use in our daily Many of the products and man made structures that we use in our daily lives required engineers.lives required engineers.
• Engineering has equal opportunity for women and men.Engineering has equal opportunity for women and men.• Training is so rigorous that society needs all the engineers it can Training is so rigorous that society needs all the engineers it can
produce in order to keep things running and to improve our quality of produce in order to keep things running and to improve our quality of life.life.
• There are many types of engineering, and each requires a different There are many types of engineering, and each requires a different skill set and interest.skill set and interest.
Earnings and PromotionsEarnings and Promotions• The Seattle Times ran an article June 1, 2008 on Engineering The Seattle Times ran an article June 1, 2008 on Engineering
Graduates and their starting salaries. It stated that according to Graduates and their starting salaries. It stated that according to CareerBuilder.com, five of the top 10 in-demand jobs are in CareerBuilder.com, five of the top 10 in-demand jobs are in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Computer-Software). Starting salaries averaged about $54,000.Computer-Software). Starting salaries averaged about $54,000.
• For 2012, there is growth expected in the number of Biomedical and Computer Software engineers needed. The average salaries are about $82,000 and $97,000 respectively. (http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-2854-Job-Info-and-Trends-Best-bets-for-jobs-in-2012/)
• The projections for bachelor’s degrees in demand for the Class of 2013 include Mechanical, Electrical and Computer engineers. (http://www.naceweb.org/s09262012/job-outlook-2013/)
• There are lots of internet sites that list the top jobs and careers and There are lots of internet sites that list the top jobs and careers and there are almost always some types of engineers listed.there are almost always some types of engineers listed.
Types of EngineeringTypes of Engineering• AeronauticalAeronautical• AerospaceAerospace• AgriculturalAgricultural• ArchitecturalArchitectural• AutomotiveAutomotive• Bio-chemicalBio-chemical• Bio-engineeringBio-engineering• Bio-medicalBio-medical• CeramicCeramic• ChemicalChemical• CivilCivil• ComputerComputer• CorrosionCorrosion• Cost & ValueCost & Value• ElectricalElectrical
• ElectronicsElectronics• EnvironmentalEnvironmental• Fire ProtectionFire Protection• Flight TestFlight Test• ForestryForestry• GeophysicalGeophysical• GeologicalGeological• GeothermalGeothermal• Heating, Ventilation, Heating, Ventilation,
& Air Conditioning& Air Conditioning• Human Factors/ Human Factors/
ErgonomicsErgonomics• HydraulicsHydraulics• IlluminationIllumination
Types of Engineering (continued)Types of Engineering (continued)• IndustrialIndustrial• LogisticsLogistics• LubricationLubrication• ManufacturingManufacturing• Marine/OceanMarine/Ocean• MaterialsMaterials• MechanicalMechanical• MetallurgicalMetallurgical• MiningMining• NanotechnologyNanotechnology• NauticalNautical• Naval ArchitectureNaval Architecture• NuclearNuclear• OpticalOptical
• PetroleumPetroleum• Plant ManagementPlant Management• PlasticsPlastics• RefrigerationRefrigeration• Robotics & Robotics &
AutomationAutomation• SafetySafety• SoftwareSoftware• StructuralStructural• TelecommunicationsTelecommunications• TransportationTransportation• WeldingWelding
[52 types listed][52 types listed]
Industries Engineers Work InIndustries Engineers Work In
• IndustryIndustry
• ManufacturingManufacturing
• Service SectorService Sector• ConsultingConsulting• ManagementManagement• ResearchResearch• TeachingTeaching• GovernmentGovernment• MilitaryMilitary• BusinessBusiness
• MarketingMarketing
• SalesSales
Example Companies:Example Companies:
• Boeing, GM, Paccar Boeing, GM, Paccar
• UPS, Starbucks, DisneyUPS, Starbucks, Disney• CNA ConsultingCNA Consulting• Arthur Young Intl.Arthur Young Intl.• Abbott Labs.Abbott Labs.• U.W. Engineering SchoolU.W. Engineering School• General Accounting OfficeGeneral Accounting Office• Department of DefenseDepartment of Defense• MicrosoftMicrosoft
• HoneywellHoneywell
• Genie IndustriesGenie Industries
Future Trends & Technology’s InfluenceFuture Trends & Technology’s Influence • Computers and the internet will continue to impact all engineering Computers and the internet will continue to impact all engineering
fields, including Engineering Education.fields, including Engineering Education.• Green is becoming more important - Power Industry Green is becoming more important - Power Industry
(wind/solar/wave/geothermal), Autos and Buildings.(wind/solar/wave/geothermal), Autos and Buildings.• Civil Engineering will be critical to replace bridges, older Civil Engineering will be critical to replace bridges, older
structures & environmental improvements.structures & environmental improvements.• Biomedical is seeing strong growth.Biomedical is seeing strong growth.• Nuclear is returning.Nuclear is returning.• Electrical Engineering and Computer Science are expanding the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science are expanding the
Web, communications, entertainment (gaming), energy and Web, communications, entertainment (gaming), energy and transportation.transportation.
• Exploration of space and undersea will also provide opportunities.Exploration of space and undersea will also provide opportunities.
• Learn good study habits.Learn good study habits.
• Math & Science are important, but so are English, Writing, Math & Science are important, but so are English, Writing,
History & Foreign Languages.History & Foreign Languages.
• Research the type of engineering that interests you.Research the type of engineering that interests you.
• Talk to practicing engineers.Talk to practicing engineers.
• Pick an engineering field based on your interests.Pick an engineering field based on your interests.
• Be a “Team Player”, a team focus is important, but never Be a “Team Player”, a team focus is important, but never
compromise on ethics & honesty.compromise on ethics & honesty.
• Technical competence takes serious Life Time Study.Technical competence takes serious Life Time Study.
Advice to Students Thinking about EngineeringAdvice to Students Thinking about Engineering
