Engineering

Engineering is a huge sector. It offers a wide choice of careers at many different levels. Job prospects vary depending on

  • the type of engineering you do
  • the level you go in at
  • the industry you work in. However, generally, prospects are very good.

    There are still not enough women in engineering so lots of organisations offer support and encouragement to female applicants.

    The achievements of engineers are all around! We have them to thank for

  • satellite technology
  • electronic tagging devices to keep track of offenders
  • systems to prevent pollution
  • infra-red technology to brown the tops of our ready meals.

    Engineers use science and technology to come up with the answers to practical problems. They design, develop, build, fix and put together all types of things. There are all sorts of engineers working in hundreds of different industries.

    You can work at different levels in engineering. Some jobs are more difficult than others and need more training and experience. You can usually progress from one level to another by getting more qualifications and experience.

    Engineers also need soft skills to do their jobs well. This includes skills such as

  • communicating with fellow workers, customers and, sometimes,
        members of the public
  • planning projects
  • organising and supervising a team.
  • writing reports.
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