Engineering Science

What Could I Do?

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.

Occupations in Engineering:

Aerodynamic Stress Analyst	Data Acquisition Technician
Risk Information Manager	Value Engineer
Chemical Plant Director	Process Engineer / Manager
Chemical Technician	Design Engineer
Absorption-Adsorption Engineer	Structural Drafter
Transportation / Urban Planner	Waterworks Coordinator
Forest Engineer	Circuit Layout Designer
Applications Engineer	Electrical Drafter
Project Planner	Illuminating Engineer
Configuration Management Analyst	Digitizer
Quality Control Manager	Nesting Operator
Standards Analyst	Field Merchandiser
Technical Sales Representative	Product Marketing Engineer

How Do I Get There?

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

Chemical Engineering

(Chemical Technical Director, Process Manager, Chemical Tester, Chemical Technician, Design Engineer, Absorption-Adsorption)

Strategies:

Pursue graduate programs for nearly all opportunities
Consider a double major or minor in Chemistry
Gain extensive experience in experimentation\
Seek internships in environmental and chemical industries
Demonstrate ability to work independently and in groups
Develop problem-solving skills and creativity/ingenuity

Electrical Engineering

(Integrated Circuit Layout Designer, Applications Engineer, Electrical Drafter, Digitizer, Illuminating Engineer)

Strategies:

Pursue graduate programs for almost 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

Civil / Structural / Environmental Engineering

(Structural Drafter, Transportation Planner, Waterworks Coordinator, Traffic & Planning Director, Forest Engineer)

Strategies:

Pursue graduate programs for most 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
Obtain experience in artistic drawing and/or graphic design

Industrial Engineering

(Project Planner, Configuration Analyst, Quality Control Manager, Metrologist, Liaison Engineer)

Strategies:

Pursue graduate programs for most 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 analyses
Obtain experience working independently and in group settings

Mechanical Engineering

(Mechanical Design Technician, Applications Engineers, Nesting Operator, Research and Development, Standards Analyst)

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
Seek employment/internships in engineering or machine repair

Prospective Employers

Government Agencies
Utility Companies
Industrial Firms
Telecommunications Industries
Consulting Firms
Private Laboratories
Manufacturing Industries
Construction Firms and General Contractors
Railroads
Airports
Mining Companies
Insurance Companies
Banks

Engineering Employment Web Sites

General Career Exploration Website - http://online.onetcenter.org
Spotlight on Careers Website - www.spotlightoncareers.org

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

Professional Engineering Organizations

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

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