Architecture & Engineering
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Types of occupations, skills, abilities, training included in this career path:
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians: Operate, install, calibrate, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.
Important Abilities & Skills: Problem sensitivity; written comprehension; oral expression; active listening; critical thinking; speaking; operation monitoring; quality control analysis; complex problem solving; engineering and technology; mechanical; computers and electronics
Training Programs: Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Aerospace Engineers: Perform a variety of engineering work in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.
Important Abilities & Skills: Written comprehension; deductive reasoning; inductive reasoning; critical thinking; reading comprehension; active listening; complex problem solving; operations analysis; judgment and decision making; engineering and technology; design; physics
Training Programs: Aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical engineering
Agricultural Engineers: Apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and processing of agricultural products.
Important Abilities & Skills: Written comprehension; oral expression; inductive reasoning; reading comprehension; critical thinking; active listening; writing; complex problem solving; judgment and decision making; systems analysis; engineering and technology; design; mathematics
Training Programs: Agricultural/biological engineering and bioengineering
Architects: Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.
Important Abilities & Skills: Visualization; near vision; fluency of ideas; speaking; critical thinking; active listening; writing; complex problem solving; judgment and decision making; coordination; building and construction; design; engineering and technology
Training Programs: Architecture; environmental design
Architectural and Civil Drafters: Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Utilize knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.
Important Abilities & Skills: Written comprehension; oral comprehension; near vision; reading comprehension; critical thinking; active listening; writing; coordination; judgment and decision making; time management; English language; design; building and construction
Training Programs: Architectural technology; drafting and design technology; CAD/CADD drafting; architectural drafting ; civil drafting
Biomedical Engineers: Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.
Important Abilities & Skills: Deductive reasoning; inductive reasoning; written comprehension; science; critical thinking; reading comprehension; complex problem solving; judgment and decision making; operations analysis; biology; mathematics; engineering and technology
Training Programs: Biomedical/medical engineering
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists: Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems.
Important Abilities & Skills: Oral comprehension; near vision; written comprehension; reading comprehension; active listening; writing; time management; complex problem solving; coordination; geography; computers and electronics; English language
Training Programs: Surveying technology; cartography
Chemical Engineers: Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.
Important Skills & Abilities: Problem sensitivity; mathematical reasoning; information ordering; science; critical thinking; mathematics; complex problem solving; judgment and decision making; systems analysis; engineering and technology; chemistry; mathematics
Training Programs: Chemical engineering
Civil Engineering Technicians: Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
Important Abilities & Skills: Near vision, oral comprehension; oral expression; reading comprehension; critical thinking; active listening; complex problem solving; coordination; time management; engineering and technology; building and construction; mathematics
Training Programs: Civil engineering technology; construction engineering technology
Civil Engineers: Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures, and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, water and sewage systems, and waste disposal units. Includes architectural, structural, traffic, ocean, and geo-technical engineers.
Important Abilities & Skills: Problem sensitivity; deductive reasoning; inductive reasoning; mathematics; critical thinking; reading comprehension; complex problem solving; judgment and decision making; operations analysis; engineering and technology; design; building and construction
Training Programs: Civil engineering, transportation and highway engineering, water resources engineering
Computer Hardware Engineers: Research, design, develop, and test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.
Important Abilities & Skills: Oral comprehension; written comprehension; oral expression; speaking; reading comprehension; active listening; complex problem solving; judgment and decision making; time management; computers and electronics; engineering and technology; English language
Training Programs: Computer engineering; computer hardware engineering
Electronics Engineers: Research, design, develop, and test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use utilizing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.
Important Abilities & Skills: Written comprehension; oral expression; problem sensitivity; reading comprehension; critical thinking; active listening; complex problem solving; systems analysis; operation monitoring; engineering and technology; design; computers and electronics
Training Programs: Electrical, electronics and communications engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians: Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, calibrate, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.
Important Abilities & Skills: Written comprehension; oral expression; problem sensitivity; reading comprehension; critical thinking; active listening; complex problem solving; operations monitoring; time management; engineering and technology; mechanical; computers and electronics
Training Programs: Electrical, electronic and communications engineering technology; telecommunications technology; computer technology
Electrical and Electronics Drafters: Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for manufacture, installation, and repair of electrical equipment in factories, power plants, and buildings.
Important Abilities & Skills: Oral comprehension; oral expression; written comprehension; reading comprehension; speaking; active listening; complex problem solving; judgment and decision making; time management; engineering and technology; design; mathematics
Training Programs: Electrical drafting and electrical CAD/CADD
Environmental Engineers: Design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental health hazards utilizing various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology.
Important Abilities & Skills: Deductive reasoning; inductive reasoning; problem sensitivity; reading comprehension; critical thinking; active listening; complex problem solving; judgment and decision making; systems analysis; engineering and technology; design; customer and personal service
Training Programs: Environmental/environmental health engineering
Environmental Engineering Technicians: Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental pollution, including waste treatment and site remediation. May assist in the development of environmental pollution remediation devices under direction of engineer.
Important Abilities & Skills: Deductive reasoning; near vision; problem sensitivity; reading comprehension; critical thinking; active listening; complex problem solving; judgment and decision making; quality control analysis; engineering and technology; mathematics; customer and personal service
Training Programs: Environmental engineering technology; hazardous materials information systems technology
Health and Safety Engineers: Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws.
Important Abilities & Skills: Problem sensitivity; oral comprehension; oral expression; reading comprehension; critical thinking; active listening; complex problem solving; judgment and decision making; systems analysis; engineering and technology; English language; design
Training Programs: Environmental/environmental health engineering
Industrial Engineers: Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.
Important Abilities & Skills: Oral comprehension; written comprehension; oral expression; reading comprehension; writing; active listening; complex problem solving; judgment and decision making; coordination; engineering and technology; production and processing; mathematics
Training Programs: Industrial engineering
Industrial Engineering Technicians: Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May study and record time, motion, method, and speed involved in performance of production, maintenance, clerical, and other worker operations for such purposes as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.
Important Abilities & Skills: Problem sensitivity; deductive reasoning; inductive reasoning; critical thinking; monitoring; reading comprehension; complex problem solving; systems analysis; systems evaluation; production and processing; engineering and technology; mathematics
Training Programs: Industrial technology; manufacturing technology; industrial production technology; engineering/industrial management
Landscape Architects: Plan and design land areas for such projects as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and residential sites.
Important Abilities & Skills: Oral comprehension; oral expression; written comprehension; active listening; speaking; reading comprehension; complex problem solving; coordination; operations analysis; design; building and construction; English language
Training Programs: Environmental design/architecture
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects: Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power supply and propulsion systems.
Important Abilities & Skills: Written comprehension; problem sensitivity; oral comprehension; critical thinking; active listening; reading comprehension; judgment and decision making; operations analysis; complex problem solving; engineering and technology; design; mathematics
Training Programs: Naval architecture and marine engineering
Materials Engineers: Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials.
Important Abilities & Skills: Problem sensitivity; written comprehension; oral expression; reading comprehension; critical thinking; active listening; complex problem solving; judgment and decision making; operations analysis; engineering and technology; chemistry; English language
Training Programs: Ceramic sciences and engineering; materials engineering; metallurgical engineering
Mechanical Drafters: Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.
Important Abilities & Skills: Mathematical reasoning; near vision; visualization; active listening; critical thinking; active learning; complex problem solving; judgment and decision making; operations analysis; engineering and technology; design; mathematics
Training Programs: Mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineers: Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of such equipment as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.
Important Abilities & Skills: Information ordering; mathematical reasoning; written comprehension; reading comprehension; critical thinking; mathematics; complex problem solving; judgment and decision making; operations analysis; engineering and technology; design; mechanical
Training Programs: Mechanical engineering
Mechanical Engineering Technicians: Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, and test machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
Important Abilities & Skills: Oral comprehension; problem sensitivity; deductive reasoning; reading comprehension; active listening; critical thinking; operation monitoring; judgment and decision making; quality control analysis; engineering and technology; design; mechanical
Training Programs: Mechanical engineering technology
Nuclear Engineers: Conduct research on nuclear engineering problems or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and utilization of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal.
Important Abilities & Skills: Problem sensitivity; oral comprehension; oral expression; active listening; speaking; reading comprehension; complex problem solving; systems analysis; operations analysis; engineering and technology; physics; mathematics
Training Program: Nuclear engineering
Surveyors: Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth’s surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes.
Important Abilities & Skills: Mathematical reasoning; deductive reasoning; number facility; mathematics; reading comprehension; critical thinking; coordination; complex problem solving; judgment and decision making; engineering and technology; computers and electronics; geography
Training Programs: Surveying technology/surveying
Surveying and Mapping Technicians: Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of a surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of topographical maps.
Important Abilities & Skills: Near vision; written comprehension; problem sensitivity; reading comprehension; mathematics; critical thinking; complex problem solving; judgment and decision making; time management; geography; computers and electronics; English language
Training Programs: Surveying technology/surveying; cartography
Education and training ideas for this career path:
Biological Studies ; Computer and Information Sciences ; Construction Trades ; Engineering ; Engineering Related Technology ; Mechanical Engineering Technology ; Environmental, Natural, Resource Science ; Physical Science ; Production Trades
