General overview
Engineering is a vast field encompassing a broad range of specialities. In general, engineers work to improve and maintain current systems, whether it is in medicine, science, construction or flight while also striving to create and develop new systems to keep up with technology and society. Some engineers invent new products and technology while others maintain and fix current products.
Engineers work on both large and small scales. A Nuclear Engineer, for example, works on an extremely small scale, breaking down and fusing atomic and sub-atomic particles, where a Civil Engineer works on a larger scale, within society improving sewer systems, creating water treatment facilities, bridges and highways.
Requirements and skills
Many different skills are required for each of the engineering fields but there are common attributions all engineers should have:
All those wanting to enter the engineering field need to complete a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physical Science or Mathematics. Most Engineers work in a specialised field which will require a Masters or Doctorate degree.
Professional path
The Engineering sector offers an incredible range of professional outlooks in different branches:
Job titles may include but are not limited to the following:
The list goes on and on!
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