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Summary
This book offers an essential reference to more than 80 careers in engineering. The engineering field encompasses everything from architectural engineers to food process engineers to flight test engineers, and beyond. But what all engineering jobs have in common is the need for qualified problem-solvers with the right technical skills to fill them. Even as the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts steady growth in demand for engineers through 2012, recent years have marked a decline in the number of qualified engineers graduating from college. As a result, many professional societies have launched campaigns to encourage students to pursue engineering as a career. ""Career Opportunities in Engineering"" can help those people interested in this field make a good career choice and find the kind of engineering job they most desire. The career profiles include: Acoustical engineer; Aerospace engineer; Biosystems engineer; Engineering technician; Food engineer; Forensic engineer; Geotechnical engineer; Nuclear engineer; Robotics engineer; Software engineer; Technical writer; Wastewater engineer; and more.
Author Notes
Susan Echaore-McDavid has over 16 years of publishing experience and has authored, co-authored, and edited more than 50 books since 1982. She has written Career Opportunities for Law Enforcement, Security and Protective Services. She resides in California. She is a best-selling author, columnist, and teacher. She has written more than 15 books, including Encyclopedia of Ghosts and Spirits, Encyclopedia of Witches & Witchcraft, and Encyclopedia of Angels.
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Excerpts
An essential reference to more than 80 careers in engineering. The engineering field encompasses everything from architectural engineers to food process engineers to flight test engineers, and beyond. But what all engineering jobs have in common is the need for qualified problem-solvers with the right technical skills to fill them. Even as the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts steady growth in demand for engineers through 2012, recent years have marked a decline in the number of qualified engineers graduating from college. As a result, many professional societies have launched campaigns to encourage students to pursue engineering as a career. Career Opportunities in Engineering can help people interested in this field make a good career choice and find the kind of engineering job they most desire. Career profiles include: Acoustical engineer Aerospace engineer Biosystems engineer Engineering technician Food engineer Forensic engineer Geotechnical engineer Nuclear engineer Robotics engineer Software engineer Technical writer Wastewater engineer and more. Excerpted from Career Opportunities in Engineering by Richard A. McDavid, Susan Echaore-McDavid All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. ix |
| Acknowledgments | p. xi |
| How to Use This Book | p. xiii |
| Civil Engineering | |
| Civil Engineer | p. 2 |
| Structural Engineer | p. 6 |
| Geotechnical Engineer | p. 9 |
| Construction Engineer | p. 12 |
| Water Resources Engineer | p. 15 |
| Transportation Engineer | p. 18 |
| Traffic Engineer | p. 21 |
| Urban Planner | p. 24 |
| Environmental Engineering | |
| Environmental Engineer | p. 28 |
| Air Quality Engineer | p. 32 |
| Wastewater Engineer | p. 35 |
| Waste Management Engineer | p. 38 |
| Chemical Engineering | |
| Chemical Engineer | p. 42 |
| Chemical Process Engineer (Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries) | p. 45 |
| Biochemical Engineer | p. 48 |
| Food Engineer | p. 51 |
| Materials Engineering | |
| Materials Engineer | p. 56 |
| Metallurgical Engineer | p. 60 |
| Ceramic Engineer | p. 63 |
| Mechanical Engineering | |
| Mechanical Engineer | p. 68 |
| Automotive Engineer | p. 72 |
| HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilating, Air- Conditioning, and Refrigeration) Engineer | p. 75 |
| Robotics Engineer | p. 78 |
| Roller-Coaster Engineer | p. 81 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Engineering | |
| Electrical Engineer | p. 86 |
| Electronics Engineer | p. 89 |
| Telecommunications Engineer | p. 92 |
| Control Engineer | p. 95 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | p. 98 |
| Software Engineer | p. 101 |
| Information Technology (IT) Engineer | p. 104 |
| Aerospace Engineering | |
| Aerospace Engineer | p. 108 |
| Avionics Engineer | p. 112 |
| Flight Test Engineer | p. 115 |
| NASA Engineer | p. 118 |
| Agricultural and Biological Engineering | |
| Agricultural Engineer | p. 122 |
| Biosystems Engineer | p. 125 |
| Aquacultural Engineer | p. 128 |
| Forest Engineer | p. 131 |
| Machinery Systems Engineer | p. 134 |
| Biomedical Engineering | |
| Biomedical Engineer | p. 138 |
| Clinical Engineer | p. 142 |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | p. 145 |
| Tissue Engineer | p. 148 |
| Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering | |
| Industrial Engineer | p. 152 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | p. 155 |
| Systems Engineer | p. 158 |
| Human Factors Engineer | p. 161 |
| Quality Engineer | p. 164 |
| More Engineering Disciplines | |
| Acoustical Engineer | p. 168 |
| Architectural Engineer | p. 171 |
| Fire Protection Engineer | p. 174 |
| Geological Engineer | p. 177 |
| Mining Engineer | p. 180 |
| Naval Engineer | p. 183 |
| Ocean Engineer | p. 186 |
| Nuclear Engineer | p. 189 |
| Petroleum Engineer | p. 192 |
| Welding Engineer | p. 195 |
| Engineering Specialties | |
| Research Engineer | p. 200 |
| Development Engineer | p. 203 |
| Design Engineer | p. 206 |
| Analytical Engineer | p. 209 |
| Regulatory Affairs (RA) Engineer | p. 212 |
| Test Engineer | p. 215 |
| Production Engineer | p. 218 |
| Sales Engineer | p. 221 |
| Field Service Engineer | p. 224 |
| Facilities Engineer | p. 227 |
| Project Engineer | p. 230 |
| Engineering Manager | p. 233 |
| Engineering Consultant | p. 236 |
| Forensic Engineer | p. 239 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians | |
| Engineering Technologist | p. 244 |
| Engineering Technician | p. 247 |
| Drafter | p. 250 |
| Surveyor | p. 253 |
| Alternative Careers for Engineers | |
| Professor | p. 258 |
| Attorney | p. 261 |
| Policy Analyst | p. 264 |
| Management Consultant | p. 267 |
| Marketing Manager | p. 270 |
| Technical Writer | p. 273 |
| Patent Examiner | p. 276 |
| Appendixes | |
| I Education and Training Resources on the Internet | p. 280 |
| II State Licensing Agencies for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors | p. 284 |
| III Professional Unions and Associations | p. 290 |
| IV Resources on the World Wide Web | p. 301 |
| Glossary | p. 309 |
| Bibliography | p. 313 |
| Index | p. 317 |
