Engineering Science

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A career in Engineering requires a strong background in math and science.  Use your pre-engineering years at Bethel to develop these skills as you seek out an area of specialization to finish your degree.  Through this program, students can earn both a B.A. from Bethel and an engineering degree from an engineering school.

What is Your Focus?

Here's how to build skills as a Bethel student that will prepare you to compete for some of the most popular jobs related to Engineering Science.

Electrical Engineering Job Titles: Integrated Circuit Layout Designer, Applications Engineer, Electrical Drafter, Digitizer, Illuminating Engineer, Construction Firms Potential Employers: Industrial Plants, Telecommunications Industries, Contractors Strategies: Pursue graduate programs for nearly all opportunities Demonstrate problem-solving skills and creativity/ingenuity Develop electrician's vocabulary and technical writing skills Pursue internships with engineering and construction firms Gain ability to work independently and in groups Obtain extensive experience with calculations and statistics

Chemical Engineering Job Titles: Chemical Technical Director, Process Manager, Chemical Tester, Chemical Technician, Design Engineer Potential Employers: Government Agencies, Industrial Firms, Manufacturing Strategies: Pursue graduate programs for nearly all opportunities Consider a double major or minor in Chemistry Gain extensive experience in experimentation Develop problem-solving skills and creativity/ingenuity Seek internships in environmental and chemical industries Demonstrate ability to work independently and in groups

Mechanical Engineering Job Titles: Mechanical Design Technician, Applications Engineers, Nesting Operator, Research and Development, Standards Analyst Potential Employers: Manufacturing Industries, Government Agencies Strategies: Pursue graduate programs for nearly all opportunities Demonstrate problem-solving skills and creativity/ingenuity Gain extensive experience with engine construction and repair Explore areas of specialization

Civil/ Structural/ Environmental Engineering Job Titles: Structural Drafter, Transportation Planner, Waterworks Coordinator, Traffic & Planning Director, Forest Engineer Potential Employers: Government Agencies, Private Contractors, Construction Firms Strategies: Pursue graduate programs for nearly all opportunities Demonstrate problem-solving skills and creativity/ingenuity Intern in environment, construction, or urban planning settings Develop strong analytical, statistical, and calculation skills Explore areas of specialization

Research/ Education/ Physics Job Titles: Instructor, Professor, Consultant, Researcher Potential Employers: Colleges, universities, Research Firms Strategies: Pursue graduate programs for nearly all opportunities Demonstrate problem-solving skills and creativity/ingenuity Work as a teaching assistant in the science department Develop strong analytical, statistical, and calculation skills Practice public speaking skills Learn more about careers in the field of Physics

Industrial Engineering Job Titles: Project Planner, Configuration Analyst, Quality Control Manager, Metrologist, Liaison Engineer, Consultant Potential Employers: Manufacturing Plants, Distribution Centers, Factories, Hospitals/Health Care Strategies: Pursue graduate programs for nearly all opportunities Demonstrate problem-solving skills and creativity/ingenuity Consider a double major or minor in business Gain experience with heavy machinery and construction Develop expertise with mathematical calculations and analysis

Employment Web Sites

General Career Exploration Website - O*Net
Spotlight on Careers Website (You must be logged into the Bethel network to receive access to this site.)

For current employment websites, type keywords such as "careers in engineering science" in an online search engine.

Job Search Sites Specific to Your Major

HDR - A nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and consulting firm employing more than 3,100 professionals across the U.S. and abroad.

MN Energy Careers - Explore careers in energy, find occupations in demand, view job openings.

National Science Foundation - Job vacancies are posted on the NSF website.

New Scientist Jobs  This site provides opportunities in a variety of field, as well as, support positions in sales, marketing, etc.  Post a resume, search jobs by discipline.

Science Jobs Help.com - a variety of information on a variety of science jobs.

Professional Computing Associations

• American Council of Engineering Companies
• American Engineering Association
• American Society of Civil Engineers
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers
• National Society of Professional Engineers
• Society of Women Engineers

Need More Information?

For more information or assistance with an internship, graduate school or the job search process, please set up an appointment with a Career Counselor in the Office of Career Development and Calling by calling 651.638.6460 or stopping by CC322.

Adapted From:
http://www2.gasou.edu/sta/career
http://careers.wcu.edu/majors
http://www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/engineer