Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Different types of engineering careers

Different types of engineering careers

Engineering is a vast field, so most engineers specialise in a particular knowledge area, also known as a discipline.
Most engineering degrees focus on one particular discipline (though there are some that let you try a bit of everything) and graduate recruiters typically specify which engineering degree disciplines they accept. Higher apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships usually start to channel you into a particular discipline. So you need to be aware of the options before you apply for university or for school leaver programs.
These are some of the most common types of engineering careers
  • Mechanical engineering. Mechanical engineers understand how forces act on solid objects, how liquids and gases behave, and how energy is converted from one form to another. Mechanical engineers use this knowledge to design machines that can cope with the forces they are placed under and to develop systems such as pumps, fans, turbines and power plants.
  • Civil engineering. Civil engineers understand how to design, construct and maintain the man-made parts of our environment. These include buildings, bridges, roads, railways, dams, tunnels and airports. Civil engineers need to understand how forces act on objects and how fluids behave, including how this relates to geology.
  • Electrical engineering. Electrical engineers understand how electricity works and how to generate and use it. They might be involved in generating electricity from renewable resources, working in a traditional power station, helping to electrify a railway line or providing a building with heating and power, among other job options.
  • Electronic engineering. Electronic engineers understand how electronic components can be used in electrical circuits to affect their behavior. Sophisticated circuits are useful in areas such as communication, navigation, medical technology, and manufacturing technology.
  • Chemical engineering. Chemical engineers understand both how chemicals react to form new substances and how the facilities work that performs these reactions on an industrial scale. These facilities produce a vast array of everyday products, including food, fertilizer, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, plastics, and petrol.

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