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Engineering
Tammy Espinoza, PE
Hayden Consultants, Inc.
What is an engineer?
An engineer is a problem solver Engineers use math, science and critical thinking to find
practical solutions that will benefit people or society Engineers design, create, build, improve and invent
everything from microchips to skyscrapers to space vehicles
Types of Engineering
Aerospace Agricultural Biomedical Chemical Civil Electrical Industrial Mechanical Petroleum
What type of Engineer Am I?
I work for a memory company designing integrated circuits (IC) that are used in computers, servers, ipods, phone, etc.
I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
What type of Engineer Am I?
I work as a Space Shuttle and International Space Station flight controller at Johnson Space Center.
I have a bachelors degree in aerospace engineering
What type of Engineer Am I?
I work for a medical device company (St. Jude Medical) offering technical support to physicians for implant devices.
I have a Bachelors in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Electrical Engineering, and a Masters in Biomedical Engineering
What type of Engineer Am I?
I work for a consulting firm designing public infrastructure including roadways, storm drain systems, water and wastewater lines.
I have a bachelors degree in Civil Engineering
What type of Engineer Am I?
I work for UPS and optimize the system for sorting and shipping packages.
I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering
What type of Engineer Am I?
I ensure the processes used to make the cell phone chips have minimal impact on the environment.
My bachelors is in chemical engineering have a masters in chemistry.
What type of Engineer Am I?
I am a Space Shuttle Stress Analyst for Boeing. I analyze damage on the shuttle thermal tiles and support pre-launch analysis.
I have a bachelors & master of science in mechanical engineering
Benefits of being an engineer
Cutting edge and challenging work Benefit to society Many career options
Research, academics, industry, medicine, law, business, policy
High demand Money
FAQ-Average Starting SalariesTexas A&M University, Bachelor Degree, May 2007 Graduates
Chemical Engr $63,216
Mechanical Engr $58,930
Industrial Engr $56,847
Electrical Engr $56,725
Computer Engr $56,000
Biomedical $53,250
Aerospace Engr $50,467
Civil Engr $50,589
Information Mgmt $53,950
Accounting $47,900
Political Science $43,263
Marketing $41,568
International Studies $37,714
Communication $37,098
FAQ- What can I do to prepare today?
Preparing for college Take math classes-calculus if available. Take science classes – chemistry, biology, and
physics Pursue other interests – be a well rounded person
Music, arts, foreign languages Sports, debate, community service Do things you are passionate about
FAQ- Education
You can start work as an engineer with a bachelors, a 4-year college degree
Some choose to go on to earn a masters, which is generally an additional 2 years beyond a bachelors.
Some choose to go on to earn a PhD, which is an additional 4-6 years after a bachelors.
FAQ-Education
Top Schools in Texas Texas A&M, University of Texas, Texas Tech
Top National Schools MIT, Stanford, California-Berkley
FAQ – Where do you work?
Lots of choices!
From large companies to owning your own small firm
From manufacturing plants, to hospitals, research labs, construction sites and common business offices.
Some work for the government, some work for private industries. Some work in the US and some work abroad.
FAQWhat if I decide to do something else?
An engineering degree prepares you for many different careers, especially those in problem solving
Can switch into other types of engineering
Can become lawyers, or business managers
Summary
Engineering encompasses many fields and applications – lots of choices!
Engineering is a satisfying and lucrative career where you can work with a diverse group of people.
Planning for your future starts now.