Career questions tagged engineering
Where can I find funding or fellowships to scale a greenhouse prototype in Zimbabwe/Southern Africa?
I've built a greenhouse prototype that has already worked successfully at small scale. My immediate need is capital to move into industrial-scale implementation and testing, including testing with real farmers in the field. Alongside this, I'm also focused on growing and scaling client work for my company, GLUCO, and expanding our overall capacity. My primary focus right now is Zimbabwe and the surrounding Southern Africa region, but I'm open to exploring international funders and networks if there's a strong fit with what we're building. Any programs, fellowships, or expert connections you can point me to would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! *Note: This is an anonymous question submitted
What is it like to work in the Tech field? Is working in the Tech field boring? What's the starting salary? Could you work from home?
My goal is to major in AI engineering and computer science with a minor of cyber security. But I would also like a remote job if that's possible.
How involved are Civil Engineers throughout the construction process?
Do Civil Engineers manage job sites or do they just inspect to ensure proper instillation.
How much time is spent in office compared to in the field typically ?
Is this time split a good balance for you?
How hard is it to pass your PE(Professional Engineer)test?
How much studying is required to do well?
What softwares can I learn as a mechanical engineer that will give me an edge in the engineering field?
Any basic to complex softwares
How can I get industry exposure (Internship) in my 2nd or 3rd year of engineering and what are the skills to be learnt from my 1st year of engineering ?
currently pursuing BE (CSE) in 1st year
How to find what interests me ?
I am a high school student interested in engineering and maths, but I am confused about which college major to choose. I keep joining different courses, but I still cannot find my real interest, and college applications are coming up soon. I feel stressed and unsure about what to pursue in the future. How can I choose the right engineering or math-related major, and what should I consider when making this decision?
Electrical vs. Industrial Engineering
I’m a high school student trying to choose between Electrical Engineering and Industrial Engineering, and I’m considering universities in both Europe and the United States. I want to be honest: I’m not currently passionate about Electrical Engineering specifically. A major reason I’m considering it is the career opportunities and earning potential, and I’m willing to work very hard to become good at it. I’m currently doing AS-Level Math and Physics, but I would describe myself as an average student in math/science rather than naturally gifted. Industrial Engineering is actually the engineering field I’m most interested in because I like the combination of engineering, business, economics, optimization, and problem-solving. However, I’m worried about the job market and earning potential for Industrial Engineers, especially in Europe and the US. For someone with my background: 1. How difficult is Electrical Engineering actually at university? 2. Can an average math/science student realistically succeed in EE with enough studying, tutoring, and persistence? 3. What are the main career paths and earning potential for Electrical vs. Industrial Engineering in Europe and the US? 4. Is choosing EE mainly for its stronger job market and salary potential a reasonable decision if I don’t currently have a strong interest in electricity/electronics? 5. If you were in my position, would you choose the field you find more interesting (Industrial Engineering) or the one with potentially stronger technical career opportunities (Electrical Engineering)? 6. What do you wish you had known before choosing your engineering major? I’d especially appreciate answers from people who have actually studied or worked in Electrical or Industrial Engineering.
Mechanical automotive engineer,
Future outlook -What changes do you see impacting this job in the next 5 years? -How do you stay motivated and continue growing in its position?
Mechanical Automotive Engineer?
Challenges and Growth -What are the biggest challenges you face -What new skills have you had to learn
How do technologies such as automatic robotics and AI change the job of mining electrical engineering?
How do technologies such as automatic robotics and AI change the job of mining electrical engineering?
As a mining electrical engineer, what changes do you see impacting the job in the next 5 years?
What changes do you see impacting the job in the next 5 years? How do you steam motivated and continue growing in this position?
As a mining electrical engineer, walk through a typical day.
Walk through a typical day -what parts excite you most?
Which one is good?
I am a high school student and my major is engineering tell me about different fields of engineering with brief intro and their scope morover i want to build both raputation and money in that specific field futhermore what are top universities related that field and how many of them offer120% schoolarship
I need to decide somthing help me with that?
I am a high school student with a major in engineering. I need to know if my interest in one of the many branches of engineering is too difficult, asIi tried alot .Can anyone please suggest a website or any other thing that can help me to clear the path of career moreover i am looking forward to take quantum physics as a option please let me know if its wrong disicsion and the scope in this field along with that tell me the list of career with its scope. Thank you so much for your time.
What skills and experiences helped you transition from being a technical professional to a leader in AI driven organizations, and what should a student start building today?
I am a final year Computer Science and Business Systems student from India. My interests include AI, healthcare technology, data analytics, research, and entrepreneurship. I have completed internships at ICMR NIE and Menmozhi Technologies and am building AI based solutions for accessible education and healthcare. I hope to pursue graduate studies abroad and would appreciate advice on the technical and leadership skills I should prioritize.
What extracurriculars would be best and how to start?
Hi, I'm in 9th grade. I'm interested in smart hardware and intelligent automation—building physical systems that use software to interact with the real world. So, I have a few options.... I already do private vocal lessons and karate. I want to develop skills that enable me to participate in clubs such as science fair or doing independent robotics projects at home. I'm also looking out for coding projects, math and science written exams. I want to decide on 3-5 clubs to continue for a long time so I have a clear trajectory and story around my extracurriculars. Thoughts on which ones might be good and how to start?
What should I do to embark my career in marine engineering after graduation?
I have just completed my degree in marine engineering, looking forward to start my career. I have been sending job applications across different ship companies but all I get is rejection or no response. If anyone has just joined or has been in the engine department your insights and advice would be of great help. Thank you
AP Exam Score Relevance for Architecture Major?
Hi, my name Sanvhi and I am planning to major in architecture. I am currently a junior and my dream school is University of Pennsylvania. I have listed the AP's I have taken with the score I have received, and the ones I plan to take. All the following AP's I hope to get a 5 on, but if I were to get a 4 on any, they would most likely be APUSH, both AP English's, and possibly Calculus AB or BC. I plan to put majority of my focus on AP Physics 2 and Research to show growth from a 4 in AP Physics 1 and Seminar to a 5 in those, as well as AP 3D Studio, Art History, and Calculus. AP World History Modern: 4 AP Microeconomics: 5 AP Precalculus: 5 AP Macroeconomics: 4 AP Seminar: 4 AP Physics 1: 4 AP Art History: AP Research: AP Calculus: AP English Language: AP Physics 2: AP 3D Studio Art: APUSH: AP Calculus BC: AP English Literature: Other than my exam scores, I have been doing research outside of school on architecture and domestic violence and plan to publish it, founder of the Engineering Club (integrated the Society of Woman Engineers program in it), applied for a SWE award (hopefully a recipient) and to be a SWE Influencer, applying for the Scholastic Art award and other architecture contest, SGA president for 3 years, and a youth ambassador for a domestic violence nonprofit working for university outreach. I have not taken the SAT yet, but plan to try my best to get around a 1500. I know nothing is set in stone and things can change with my results in contests, real SAT score, and more, but I was just wondering how important my AP scores would be for UPENN. Again I know there's no definite answer but I just wanted some others opinions! Thank you!!
Why Electrical Engineering?
Career Paths? Skills? Certifications?
What should i choose CSE or ECE?
so i am a dropper gave my JEE exam this year and get a good rank.. But now in counselling process i am very confused about choosing branch CSE or ECE .. everyone is saying different prospective like " CSE is not reliable due to AI and jobs are terrible in CSE" and someone is like " CSE is the best " others are saying "ECE is the future.it is going to explode due to India's semiconductor Mission " i don't know about branch that much but i like physics a lot[ i get 99 percentile in JEE MAINS and i enjoy it more than anything] but moderate in Math because i was a NEET aspirant .but i know math . i would get ECE in top NIT s like ROURKELA, SURATHKAL[ i get it in my mock seat allotment ] ,WARANGAL and CSE in IIIT ALLAHABAD , NIT CALICUT,NIT DURGAPUR so now please help me
Which degrees would you recommend for someone who's interested in Chemistry and the Beauty / Luxury Goods Industry (Cosmetics/Pharmaceuticals/Textiles...) ?
I'm applying for Chemical Engineering in uni - I’m choosing this path because I love chemistry and I want a degree that leads to a high earning career, specifically in the beauty and cosmetics industry (like L'Oréal, Estée Lauder, etc.). However, I've been told by current students that the math and physics are really hard, and I'm scared that I will drop out since I'm not the best at these subjects. Also, they claim that there isn't much chem in the degree anyway. I'm mainly choosing ChemE for the salary (as opposed to a regular chem degree), and for it being a 'general' engineering degree which allows for branching out into varying industries. I would like to work in a fun, sensory, and creative environment, collaborating with marketing and design teams, rather than sitting behind a computer doing stressful heavy simulation or structural modeling... Yet I feel like that's incompatible with the salaries I want. So which degree or studies would you recommend for me? Thanks!
What do aerospace engineers actually do day-to-day?
I’m trying to understand the real scope of aerospace engineering beyond the basic “design airplanes and rockets” explanation. From what I’ve read, it seems like the field covers a lot—things like aerodynamics, propulsion, structural design, simulation, and testing—but I’m not sure what a typical workday actually looks like in practice. For anyone working in or studying the field: what do aerospace engineer do on a regular basis, and how much of it is hands-on vs computer-based work? I also came across this overview that explains the different areas pretty clearly: https://hydrasearch.com/what-do-aerospace-engineers-do/ Would appreciate real-world insights from students or professionals.
Where to start my passion project and how can it reach a greater audiance ?
I have been wanting to start a biomedical engineering or medical related passion project especially since I started a BME club at my highschool this year and wanted to take it farther in making a impact. Something I want to do is fill the gap in healthcare knowledge among students and young communities since I did not have that much exposure. I truly will appreciate any advice, and tiny steps where I can take this.
What are some good AP Honors classes to take as a sophomore?
What are some good AP classes or even Honors classes that could help me with my GPA?
I was wondering if anyone could answer these questions for me. I am interested in becoming a biomedical engineer, and need these questions answered for a school project. 1. What is the best part of the job 2. What is the most difficult aspect of the job? 3. What most surprised you about your job, good or bad? 4. What advice do you have for someone interested in this job? 5. What is the coolest thing you have helped engineer? If you could also provide your name for me that would be great! ?
Any more information you have about biomedical engineering would be great. Also feel free to share your experience and where you work!
I am a freshman in college pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. What is something engineering students think matters a lot, but really does not What is something they underestimate that ends up mattering more??
I got accepted into an engineering program recently and was wondering what to focus on as I go through this pathway to earn my engineering degree.
I'm currently a high school senior who is going to college this fall. I am interested in sustainable environmental engineering because I see the impact of climate change firsthand. How is environmental engineering increasingly relevant in addressing today’s challenges like climate change, pollution, and creating more green spaces #Spring26?
I'm currently a high school senior who is going to college this fall. I am interested in sustainable environmental engineering because I see the impact of climate change firsthand. How is environmental engineering increasingly relevant in addressing today’s challenges like climate change, pollution, and creating more green spaces? #Spring26
How do I get a head start in electrical engineering?
I'm a college student planning to transfer to a tech institute to study electrical engineering, but how exactly do I manage time and discipline for my career? Which skills should I put into practice, not just for engineering classes but for studying in general? Engineering is no joke after all.