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Engineering and architecture jobs
56 kinds of work, with what each one pays and lines you can start from. Choose the closest and change the wording later.
- 2,602,660
- People do this work
- $99,280
- Median pay across the field
- 56
- Kinds of work here
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics, counted once for each job here. The pay figure is the middle of this field's medians, so one very large job does not speak for the rest.
- Aerospace EngineerPerform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft.
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologist and TechnicianOperate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which…
- Agricultural EngineerApply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and…
- ArchitectPlan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.
- Architectural and Civil DrafterPrepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and…
- Automotive EngineerDevelop new or improved designs for vehicle structural members, engines, transmissions, or other vehicle systems, using computer-assisted design technology.
- Automotive Engineering TechnicianAssist engineers in determining the practicality of proposed product design changes and plan and carry out tests on experimental test devices or equipment for performance, durability, or…
- Bioengineer and Biomedical EngineerApply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems…
- Calibration Technologist and TechnicianExecute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes…
- Cartographer and PhotogrammetristResearch, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for one or more purposes, such as legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes.
- Chemical EngineerDesign chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying…
- Civil EngineerPerform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors…
- Civil Engineering Technologist and TechnicianApply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or…
- Computer Hardware EngineerResearch, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and TechnicianApply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components…
- Electrical and Electronics DrafterPrepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.
- Electrical EngineerResearch, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologist and TechnicianOperate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment.
- Electronics EngineerResearch, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials…
- Energy EngineerDesign, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction.
- Environmental EngineerResearch, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines.
- Environmental Engineering Technologist and TechnicianApply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems…
- Fire-Prevention and Protection EngineerResearch 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…
- Fuel Cell EngineerDesign, evaluate, modify, or construct fuel cell components or systems for transportation, stationary, or portable applications.
- Geodetic SurveyorMeasure large areas of the Earth's surface using satellite observations, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), light detection and ranging (LIDAR), or related sources.
- Health and Safety EngineerPromote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws.
- Human Factors Engineer and ErgonomistDesign objects, facilities, and environments to optimize human well-being and overall system performance, applying theory, principles, and data regarding the relationship between humans and…
- Industrial EngineerDesign, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material…
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and TechnicianApply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff.
- Landscape ArchitectPlan and design land areas for projects such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and…
- Manufacturing EngineerDesign, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes.
- Marine Engineer and Naval ArchitectDesign, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power supply and propulsion systems.
- Materials EngineerEvaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications.
- Mechanical DrafterPrepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.
- Mechanical EngineerPerform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist and TechnicianApply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
- Mechatronics EngineerResearch, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.
- Microsystems EngineerResearch, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices.
- Mining and Geological EngineerConduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites.
- Nanosystems EngineerDesign, develop, or supervise the production of materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition, applying principles of nanoscale physics and electrical…
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologist and TechnicianImplement production processes and operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition.
- Non-Destructive Testing SpecialistTest the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.
- Nuclear EngineerConduct research on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste…
- Petroleum EngineerDevise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs.
- Photonics EngineerDesign technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.
- Photonics TechnicianBuild, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.
- Radio Frequency Identification Device SpecialistDesign and implement radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems used to track shipments or goods.
- Robotics EngineerResearch, design, develop, or test robotic applications.
- Robotics TechnicianBuild, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.
- Solar Energy Systems EngineerPerform site-specific engineering analysis or evaluation of energy efficiency and solar projects involving residential, commercial, or industrial customers.
- Surveying and Mapping TechnicianPerform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist, to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary…
- SurveyorMake exact measurements and determine property boundaries.
- Transportation EngineerDevelop plans for surface transportation projects, according to established engineering standards and state or federal construction policy.
- Validation EngineerDesign or plan protocols for equipment or processes to produce products meeting internal and external purity, safety, and quality requirements.
- Water/Wastewater EngineerDesign or oversee projects involving provision of potable water, disposal of wastewater and sewage, or prevention of flood-related damage.
- Wind Energy EngineerDesign underground or overhead wind farm collector systems and prepare and develop site specifications.