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Engineering
Engineering
Applied design and problem-solving across physical, digital, and industrial systems.
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Mechanical & Industrial60 roles
17-2141.00Mechanical EngineersPerform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, ope…
Reading Comprehension · Active Listening · Critical Thinking17-3027.00Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansApply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff…
Reading Comprehension · Active Listening · Critical Thinking17-3026.00Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansApply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff…
Reading Comprehension · Active Listening · Critical ThinkingElectrical & Computing11 roles
17-2071.00Electrical EngineersResearch, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, indus…
Writing · Reading Comprehension · Critical Thinking17-3023.00Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansApply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and …
Reading Comprehension · Critical Thinking · Active Listening17-2072.00Electronics Engineers, Except ComputerResearch, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of el…
Reading Comprehension · Critical Thinking · SpeakingCivil & Environmental10 roles
17-2051.00Civil EngineersPerform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, r…
Active Listening · Reading Comprehension · Speaking17-3022.00Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansApply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities unde…
Critical Thinking · Reading Comprehension · Active Listening17-3025.00Environmental Engineering Technologists and TechniciansApply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remed…
Reading Comprehension · Active Listening · Critical ThinkingChemical, Materials & Biomedical9 roles
17-2031.00Bioengineers and Biomedical EngineersApply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biolo…
Reading Comprehension · Active Listening · Writing17-2041.00Chemical EngineersDesign chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergent…
Science · Critical Thinking · Reading Comprehension17-2131.00Materials EngineersEvaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance …
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17-2071.00Electrical Engineers
Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, indus…
Writing · Reading Comprehension · Critical Thinking17-2051.00Civil EngineersPerform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, r…
Active Listening · Reading Comprehension · Speaking17-2141.00Mechanical EngineersPerform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, ope…
Reading Comprehension · Active Listening · Critical Thinking17-3027.00Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansApply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff…
Reading Comprehension · Active Listening · Critical Thinking17-3026.00Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansApply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff…
Reading Comprehension · Active Listening · Critical Thinking17-3021.00Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansOperate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measure…
Critical Thinking · Reading Comprehension · Active Listening17-3023.00Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansApply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and …
Reading Comprehension · Critical Thinking · Active Listening17-3022.00Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansApply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities unde…
Critical Thinking · Reading Comprehension · Active Listening17-2112.03Manufacturing EngineersDesign, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes. May work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs t…
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