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ENGINEERING
What can I do with this degree?
AREAS EMPLOYERS DESCRIPTIONS/STRATEGIES
ANY ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE
Production Industry Obtain related experience through co-op or
Sales and Marketing Business internships for business/industry-related career.
Management Federal, state, and local government MBA degree provides best opportunities in
Consulting Colleges and universities technical management.
Research and Development Obtain Ph.D. for optimal teaching and research
Teaching careers.
Law Develop strong verbal and written communication
skills.
Learn federal, state, and local government job
application procedures.
AEROSPACE
Propulsion Aircraft, guided missile, and space vehicle Discipline uses cutting edge technology to
Fluid Mechanics industries deal with challenges of aeronautics, space,
Thermodynamics Communications equipment manufacturers mass transportation, environmental
Structures Commercial airlines pollution, and medical science.
Celestial Mechanics Federal government departments:
Defense Keep abreast of status of federal funding for defense
Acoustics and space programs.
Guidance and Control National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA) Seek co-op opportunities.
Business and engineering firms Develop effective verbal and written communication
skills.
Learn to work well within a team.
BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Natural Resources A broad, basic engineering discipline with
Technological agricultural industries
Soil and Water Conservation a close relationship to the environment,
Land grant universities:
International Consulting food production, and agricultural produc-
Experimental farm stations
Environmental Control tivity.
Research laboratories
Agricultural Structures
Consulting firms
Power and Machinery Participate in internship or co-op programs.
Equipment design, testing, and manufacturing
Electronic Systems Acquire strong computer skills.
firms
Food Engineering Learn a foreign language for work in foreign
Equipment and food industries including
Genetic Engineering service.
processing, packaging, and storing
Engineering Technology Develop strong math and problem solving skills.
Quality control for food, feed, fiber, etc.
Biotechnology research firms
Foreign Service
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AREAS EMPLOYERS DESCRIPTIONS/STRATEGIES
BIOMEDICAL
Bioengineering Manufacturers of medical and surgical devices Discipline combines engineering and human
Design Hospitals and healthcare facilities anatomy to develop and maintain medical
Development Federal government: and healthcare systems and equipment.
Manufacturing Regulatory agencies
Medical Engineering Veteran's Administration Develop strong team work skills.
Instrumentation National Institutes of Health Many positions require a graduate or professional
Materials National Aeronautics and Space Administration degree.
Diagnostic/Therapeutic Devices (NASA) Serves as a good background for medical school.
Artificial Organs Industry
Medical Equipment Research facilities of educational and medical
Rehabilitation Engineering institutions
Bio-environmental Engineering
CHEMICAL
Administration Independent research institutes Combines science of chemistry with
Design and Construction Consulting organizations discipline of engineering to solve problems
Project Engineering Chemical industry including: and develop efficiency.
Control Systems Agricultural chemicals
Plastics Develop exceptional interpersonal skills.
Field Engineering
Industrial chemicals Acquire technical work experience during college
Process Engineering
Petroleum years.
Operations/Production
Environmental and Waste Management Pharmaceutical
Development Cosmetic
Design Food processing
Atomic energy development
Environmental
Federal government including:
Department of Energy
Environmental Protection Agency
Manufacturing plants including automotive, air
plane, paper, microelectronics, textiles, metals,
rubber, food, and beverage
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AREAS EMPLOYERS DESCRIPTIONS/STRATEGIES
CIVIL
Structural Construction industry Broad discipline of "doers" providing service
Urban and Community Planning Engineering or architectural firms to the community through development and
Construction Utility companies improvement. Works extensively with
Environmental Oil companies other professionals involved with the com-
Water Resources Telecommunications businesses munity. Provides opportunity to work
Transportation and Pipeline Manufacturing companies outdoors.
Geotechnical Consulting firms
Learn to work well within a team.
Photogrammetry, Surveying and Mapping Railroads
Develop strong communication and interpersonal
Materials State and federal government agencies
skills.
Develop physical stamina for outdoor work.
Get experience in organizing and directing workers
and materials.
Ability to visualize objects in three dimensions is
helpful.
Demand has remained steady due to broad nature
of discipline.
States may require licensing or registration.
ELECTRICAL/COMPUTER
Power Electronics Manufacturing firms and industry including: A field in touch with a wide and growing
Power Systems Aeronautical/Aerospace range of applications such as high speed and
Communications Automotive wireless communication, exploration of outer
Electronics Business machines space, and a revolution in medical diagnosis
Control Systems Professional and scientific equipment and treatment.
Digital Signal Processing Consumer products
Microelectronics Chemical and petrochemical Develop effective verbal and written
Image Processing & Robotics Computers communication skills.
Computer Engineering Construction Gain experience in team work.
Plasma Engineering Defense Acquire capacity for details.
Computer Vision Electric utilities Develop interpersonal skills.
Electronics Obtain research experience.
Environmental
Food and beverage
Glass, ceramics, and metals
Machine tools
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AREAS EMPLOYERS DESCRIPTIONS/STRATEGIES
Electrical/Computer, Continued
Mining and metallurgy
Nuclear
Oceanography
Pulp and paper
Textiles
Transportation
Water and wastewater
Public utilities
Federal government including:
Armed forces
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA)
National Institutes of Health
Bureau of Standards
Department of Defense
Various commissions
Consulting firms
Free-lance consulting
INDUSTRIAL
Operations Research Manufacturing industries Discipline links management and operations
Applied Behavioral Science Accounting firms by improving productivity through a "big
Systems Retail distribution organizations picture" approach; serves human needs
Manufacturing Management Banks and financial institutions and works with people.
Information Engineering Hospitals and healthcare organizations
Computer Systems Design and Development Educational and public service agencies Take courses in psychology, sociology and
Transportation industries anthropology to learn more about people and how
Construction industries they behave.
Public utilities Earn an MBA for advancement in management or
Electrical and electronics machinery industries administration.
Consulting firms
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AREAS EMPLOYERS DESCRIPTIONS/STRATEGIES
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Metallurgy Materials producing companies Studies properties of various types of
Ceramics Manufacturing companies including automobiles, materials and how they are made and be-
Plastics/Polymers appliances, electronics, aerospace equipment, have under different conditions.
Composites machinery, medicine
Many positions require a graduate degree.
Research Service companies including airlines, railroads, and
Some areas benefited by additional study in
Extractive utilities
business administration, medicine, management
Process Consulting firms
and/or law.
Applications Government agencies:
Develop good communication skills.
Management Department of Defense
Gain laboratory and research experience as an
Sales National Aeronautics Space Administration
undergraduate.
Service (NASA)
Consulting Research institutes
Publishers
MECHANICAL
Mechanical Power Generation Transportation Takes broad outlook on solving complex
Internal Combustion Engines Automotive industry, aerospace industry, military problems. Involves design, development
Jet Engines laboratories and production. Keeps pace with
Steam Power Plants Utilities technology. Acts as an interface between
Rockets Steam driven electric power stations society and technology.
Energy Utilization and Conservation Equipment Design
Thermal/Fluids Plants Obtain related experience through internships or
Thermodynamics Nuclear power stations co-op.
Environmental Control Electronics industry Take additional courses in area(s) of interest.
Refrigeration Petro-Chemical Develop strong interpersonal and communication
Instrumentation and Control Drilling & production, plant operations skills.
Machine Sciences Manufacturing
Mechanical Design Consumer products, chemical products, farm
Manufacturing and Production equipment, industrial equipment, paper and
Robotics wood products, textile equipment
Operation and Maintenance Consulting engineering firms
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AREAS EMPLOYERS DESCRIPTIONS/STRATEGIES
ENVIRONMENTAL
Design Private industry and businesses involved with air Discipline plays vital role in reducing toxicity
Planning pollution control, industrial hygiene, radiation and pollution of water, ground and air for a
Operations protection, hazardous waste management, toxic better quality of life for all living things.
Administration materials control, water supply, storm water and
Regulations wastewater management, solid waste disposal,
Consider a master's degree for advancement.
public health, and land management
Foreign language ability beneficial for international
Private engineering consulting firms
work.
Construction firms
Research firms
Testing laboratories
International organizations
NUCLEAR
Environment and Pollution Electric and gas utility companies Discipline studies basic components of
Health Guided missile and space vehicle companies neutrons, protons, electrons and all matter;
Space Exploration Engineering consulting firms deals with inanimate substances.
Consumer and Industrial Power Business services including medical industry
Food Supply Manufacturers of nuclear power equipment
Transportation Research facilities
Water Supply Military services
Defense manufacturers
ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND MECHANICS
Engineering Mechanics Industry Interdisciplinary program with broad training
Biomedical Engineering Manufacturing in engineering science, mathematics, and
Computational Mechanics Research organizations physical or biological science.
Engineering Materials
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GENERAL INFORMATION
· Bachelor's degree provides wide range of career opportunities in industry, business, and government.
· Graduate degrees offer more opportunities for career advancement.
· Bachelor's degree is good background for pursuing technical graduate degrees as well as professional degrees in Business Administration, Medicine or Law.
· Related work experience obtained through co-op, internships, part-time or summer jobs, or regular employment is extremely beneficial.
· Develop computer expertise within field.
· Engineers need to think in scientific and mathematical terms, have ability to study data, sort out important facts, solve problems, and be logical thinkers.
Creativity is useful.
· Other helpful traits include intellectual curiosity, technical aptitude, perseverance, ability to communicate and work well with others, a commitment to teamwork,
and a basic understanding of the economic and environmental context in which engineering is practiced.
· Develop excellent verbal and written communications skills including presentation and technical report writing.
· All states and the District of Columbia require registration of engineers whose work may affect the life, health, or safety of the public.
· Professional or technical societies confer certification in some areas.
· Join related professional organizations.
· Most fields offer overseas opportunities with businesses or government agencies.
· Because of rapid changes in most engineering fields, both continued education and keeping abreast of new developments are very important.
· Most states require an EIT (Engineer-In-Training) test before taking a state examination to become a Professional Engineer (PE).
· Search the Internet for additional information about individual disciplines.
Prepared by the Career Planning staff at Career Services of The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (1998, Revised 1999, Revised 2004)
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