Engineering is a broad field that encompasses everything from designing bridges to computer hardware to artificial organs. That’s one reason the National Society of Professional Engineers established National Engineers Week almost 70 years ago – to call attention to the important contributions engineers make to society.
Held annually during the week of George Washington’s birthday, since Washington is considered the nation’s first engineer, Engineers Week is also an opportunity to bring engineering careers to life for students, educators and parents.
Engineering is a growing and lucrative field, with nearly 140,000 new jobs projected for the decade ending in 2026 and a median salary over $90,000, according to the Bureau of computer science and engineering Statistics.
Engineering is typically divided into four main categories – chemical, civil, mechanical and electrical – but there are many highly specialized subcategories dedicated to solving a wide range of problems.
About 23 percent of new engineering jobs are projected to be for civil engineers, the largest engineering occupation. Civil engineers study and design infrastructure, such as bridges, roads, dams, water systems, earthquake-proof buildings and more.
Mechanical and industrial engineers are second and third in projected job growth, accounting for about 36 percent of new engineering jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. One of the broadest engineering fields, mechanical engineering involves the design of mechanical systems in industries like manufacturing, nuclear power production, HVAC, and nanotechnology. Industrial engineering is more focused on how to streamline processes, or how to make or do things better.
Held annually during the week of George Washington’s birthday, since Washington is considered the nation’s first engineer, Engineers Week is also an opportunity to bring engineering careers to life for students, educators and parents.
Engineering is a growing and lucrative field, with nearly 140,000 new jobs projected for the decade ending in 2026 and a median salary over $90,000, according to the Bureau of computer science and engineering Statistics.
Engineering is typically divided into four main categories – chemical, civil, mechanical and electrical – but there are many highly specialized subcategories dedicated to solving a wide range of problems.
About 23 percent of new engineering jobs are projected to be for civil engineers, the largest engineering occupation. Civil engineers study and design infrastructure, such as bridges, roads, dams, water systems, earthquake-proof buildings and more.
Mechanical and industrial engineers are second and third in projected job growth, accounting for about 36 percent of new engineering jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. One of the broadest engineering fields, mechanical engineering involves the design of mechanical systems in industries like manufacturing, nuclear power production, HVAC, and nanotechnology. Industrial engineering is more focused on how to streamline processes, or how to make or do things better.
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