Top 10 Jobs In Engineering

Call it revenge of the nerds: Engineering jobs are some of the fastest growing, highest-paid jobs for professionals today, and those with an aptitude for Math and Science can make quite a career for themselves in this field.

Overview
Engineers apply the principles of physical science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems. Depending on their area of specialty, engineers may work in design and development, testing, production or maintenance. They may also supervise productions in factories. determine the causes of component failure, test products to maintain quality, or estimate the time and cost to complete certain projects.

Training & Education
A bachelor's degree in engineering is required for almost all entry-level engineering jobs, and many jobs may require licensure. College graduates with a degree in physical science or mathematics may qualify for some engineering jobs as well. Engineers who wish to enhance their value to employers should pursue continuing education to keep up with the demands of advancing technology.

Opportunities
Overall job opportunities in engineering are expected to be favourable because the number of engineering graduates should be in rough balance with the number of job openings in coming years, but opportunities will vary by specialty. The following jobs in the engineering field are expected to continue growing more at a faster-than-average rate through 2014.

1. Agricultural Engineers - Combine engineering technology and knowledge of biological science to improve agricultural machinery, equipments and structures.

Average annual salary: $61, 573
With benefits & bonuses: $ 75, 606

2. Biomedical Engineers - Combine biology, medicine and engineering to develop devices and procedures that solve medical and health-related problems.

Average annual salary: $62, 533
With benefits & bonuses: $ 76, 732

3. Chemical Engineers - Design equipments and processes for large-scale chemical manufacturing, plan and test methods of manufacturing products, and supervise production of not only chemicals, but energy, food, clothing, electronic and paper, as well.

Average annual salary: $61, 601
With benefits & bonuses: $ 78, 019

4. Civil Engineers - Plan, design and supervise the construction of roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, water supply systems and sewage systems.

Average annual salary: $52, 678
With benefits & bonuses: $ 66, 109

5. Electrical Engineers - Design, develop, test and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipments, such as lighting, wiring, navigation systems and transmission devices.

Average annual salary: $59, 716
With benefits & bonuses: $ 74, 828

6. Electronics Engineers - Often specialize in broadcast and communication systems, unlike electrical engineers who focuses on the power-generating systems.

Average annual salary: $66, 136
With benefits & bonuses: $ 81, 865

7. Environmental Engineers - Apply the principles of biology and chemistry to develop solutions to problems involving water ad air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal and public health.

Average annual salary: $53, 271
With benefits & bonuses: $ 66, 874

8. Health and Safety Engineers - Develop procedures and designs to reduce the risk of injury or damage either on worksites or from product used.

Average annual salary: $56, 869
With benefits & bonuses: $ 70, 614

9. Industrial Engineers - Determine the most effective ways to utilize people, machines, materials, information or energy to make products or to provide services.

Average annual salary: $60, 605
With benefits & bonuses: $ 76, 016

10. Mechanical Engineers - Research, design, manufacture and test mechanical devices, such as electric generators, internal combustion engines, steam and gas turbines and industrial production equipments.

Average annual salary: $58, 480
With benefits & bonuses: $ 73, 196

Note: Seems like Electronic Engineers earn the most! Comm jua... Haha