...so what do engineers actualy do?
ive heard there are many types... what kinds are there?
2007-01-01 14:08:44 · 8 answers · asked by Zaq 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
engineers design stuff. there are four main types:
chemical - these guys design processes to make chemicals (duh). you can do a bunch of other stuff with a che degree. i do automation with mine.
civil - these guys design bridges and buildings, etc. these guys are usually the stupidest of the four.
electrical - these guys design circuit boards and everything else electronic.
mechanical - these guys do a lot of stuff. you can go into robotics or you can go into HVAC. i'd say this is probably the most versatile of the four. if you're not sure which engineering to study, do mechanical.
2007-01-01 14:18:01 · answer #1 · answered by General T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You indeed have been given the right information!
There are many types of engineers,
But personally, I am studying for my Certs in the networking field....
( CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate )
To be come a network engineer.
I truly love it,
I can't even keep my hands off of the book,
I nearly take it every where.
Though I may be a book worm,
I'm a total party girl as well...
But every since I picked up the CCNA books,
I can't stop... I still think about routers, and switches, configurations...ect in my sleep!!
I am currently reading through the Cisco books recommend...
& They are so helpful.
You should seriously look into it,
Do you research online & I'm almost positive you won't regret it.
Though I'm only 15 ( 16 tomorrow ) ... I have always loved computers and being in the networking field.
Cisco.Com is a great site to go to!
I highly recommend it, hun!
Good luck to you.
Any further questions, or just comments...
Please don't hestitate in contacting me!
:)
2007-01-01 14:21:27 · answer #2 · answered by It's Just me.... Kiwi :) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're good at science, you might want to check some job search engines for bio-sciences, pharmaceutical sales, or genetics and see whether there are positions within the Sciences that pay well and fit within the areas that you'd like to learn and study.
Search these engines for job descriptions for engineers as there are all types. Look at the pay, too. That's important.
2007-01-01 14:17:56 · answer #3 · answered by tobiemonterrey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really want to know about engineering, then you should ask a question on answers.yahoo.com. People there will then give you importart info and not just tell you to search the web.
Just so you know, some engineering schools do not require you to choose an engineering major (you just come in as a "general" engineering major) and then you choose which kind in your 2nd year.
2007-01-01 15:53:31 · answer #4 · answered by NYC_Since_the_90s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many types of engineers, civil, mechanical, logistics, robotics, and chemical just to name a few. Great math and science skills would also translate to computers and professions dealing in chemistry.
2007-01-01 14:19:29 · answer #5 · answered by styymy_2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another profession that you may want to consider is being an Actuary. Your math and science skills can be used to provide advice on business and societal problems that involve risk. Check out this website for more information: http://www.beanactuary.org/college/.
Good luck!
2007-01-01 15:17:12 · answer #6 · answered by caring913 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My aunt got her engineering degree from UVA and makes a ton of money. She travels the world for her company and is a major player there. I'm not exactly sure what it is they make, but she's been to Austria, Paris, England ~ everywhere. For free.
Good luck in whatever you do!
2007-01-01 15:11:40 · answer #7 · answered by Josi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have been given good advice. Just search the web, look at the news or read the news paper.
2007-01-01 14:12:26 · answer #8 · answered by twotwo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋