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Most people would be unable to go one day without the innovations and products created by engineers. Simple things that some take for granted like clothing, telephones, automobiles or electricity only exist thanks to the breakthroughs, advancements and years of testing developed in this field.
Engineers have special talents for creating new inventions and using existing creations to make ways of life all around the world more efficient. To create and improve materials and machines, engineers think in terms of mathematics and science. Talented engineers can turn discoveries about science or mathematics into practical devices that consumers will find useful. The results of engineering work are diverse. Engineers can take credit for chemical compounds, buildings and other structures, power plants, computers and toys, among other inventions.
Some adjectives that describe successful engineers are:
• Creative
• Analytical
• Intuitive
• Detail-oriented
• Cooperative
• A clear communicator
An engineering career offers the opportunity to see new possibilities in every project. Anyone who loves to build, organize, imagine and improve things can find a fulfilling and challenging career.
Salary Range:
$23,080 — $64,070
Education Level (minimum):
Associate degree in engineering technology
Growth Outlook (2002 – 2012):
10 – 20%
