Careers in Architecture and Engineering

Transportation Engineers

Architecture and Engineering

Develop plans for surface transportation projects, according to established engineering standards and state or federal construction policy. Prepare designs, specifications, or estimates for transportation facilities. Plan modifications of existing streets, highways, or freeways to improve traffic flow.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Water/Wastewater Engineers

Architecture and Engineering

Design or oversee projects involving provision of potable water, disposal of wastewater and sewage, or prevention of flood-related damage. Prepare environmental documentation for water resources, regulatory program compliance, data management and analysis, and field work. Perform hydraulic modeling and pipeline design.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Computer Hardware Engineers

Architecture and Engineering

Research, design, develop, or 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.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Electrical Engineers

Architecture and Engineering

Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Architecture and Engineering

Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing 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.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists

Architecture and Engineering

Design and implement radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems used to track shipments or goods.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Environmental Engineers

Architecture and Engineering

Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors

Architecture and Engineering

Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws. Includes industrial product safety engineers.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

Architecture and Engineering

Research causes of fires, determine fire protection methods, and design or recommend materials or equipment such as structural components or fire-detection equipment to assist organizations in safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazards.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Industrial Engineers

Architecture and Engineering

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.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above