Examples of Occupations:
Architect, Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Energy Technician, Quality Control Technician, Production Planner, Surveyor
Examples of majors/programs of study: Architecture, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Quality Control & Safety Technology, Surveying
While it's important to know what kind of career you're interested in, it's also important to consider the skill level needed.
Engineering & Technologies Profile
Ted Larson is a software engineer. He works for a company that provides hardware to the U.S. government. His job is to develop software and determine feasibility of design within time and cost limits. He must consult with hardware engineers and other engineering staff to evaluate the interface between hardware and software and the operational and performance requirements of the system. His team formulates and designs software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure the outcome and consequences of the design. What he likes about his job is applying mathematics to create solutions for complex problems. He also enjoys his workplace and working as part of a team. What he dislikes most is the pressure to come up with solutions at a moment's notice.