Career questions tagged engineeringcareer
I'm a Civil Engineer and I did my graduation in 2025. Currently, I'm working as a Planning Engineer doing Scheduling & EOT Claims Management. I want to start my own Project Management Consultancy as an Individual first and build my team. I don't know how to proceed and how I can start my own my Consultancy. Although I have financial constraints as well. If I thought about freelancing, there is so much saturation on platforms like Fiverr & Upwork. How I'll get my first client even How I can start my Consultancy with a specific niche in Scheduling & EOT Claims Management.?
I need mentorship how I can be my own business in my field and I never want to work as an employee. I hate this word.
What do I do if I want to go to college for biomedical engineering
,What do I do if I want to go to college for biomedical engineering, but I don't really know what to study to help me go into in im finshing my first year of high school, and i took honors biology, got a 4 on the final and Integrated Mathematics 2, and i am taking Chemistry, geometry next year I have a career path going for coding so what classes can i take that would help me
What is it really like to study and work in engineering?
I am a high school student and am doing an interview for a project that’s supposed to help me with my future pathway. I want to be an engineer and need someone with that expertise to answer a couple of simple questions. - What’s the most life-giving part of your career (or college/major)? - What is something you wish you would’ve done (or not done) in working toward your career (or college/major)? - What is something you wish someone would’ve told you about your career (or college/major) that you didn’t anticipate? - Does your career (or college/major) relate to math (or require certain math courses) in any way? Thank you! I am going to use the interview for the project and I would be very grateful for any answers *Note: Edited by Admin for clarity
What should be best for me after doing 3 year diploma in civil engineering ?
I have done my diploma in civil engineering from Government polytechnic Kaimur.
What is the best route to take to pursue forensic engineering?
I am currently a high school senior that is planning to get my bachelors in mechanical engineering with the end goal of forensic engineering. How do I get into the forensic engineering field with a mechanical engineering degree?
What is the best way to be guaranteed a job opportunity at an engineering position?
What is the process I would go through for my best luck in getting a job at an engineering position.
How does an aspiring Aerospace Engineer make himself stand out to employers during and after college?
My name is Michael and I am a senior in high school preparing for college in the fall. I will either be attending the University of Alabama’s Honors College or Virginia Tech.
When should I start applying for engineering interships?
I'm currently a high school senior, but can I start applying for engineering internships before I enter in college? #Spring26
In what way's do you think that Computer Engineering has influenced your life after college? #Spring26
I'm a high school senior and I'm planning on majoring in computer engineering and I just wanted to know how life after college would look like with finding jobs and working conditions and all to better prepare myself for the future and knowing whether I actually want to take this major.
How can I determine what is the best kind of Engineering for me?
I know I have to go to college and get a Bachelor's degree and obtain my PE license, but I'm just not sure entirely of which specific Engineering degree I really want to pursue. I am stuck between a few kinds such as Civil, Electrical, Architectural, and Constructional. I love to work outside and to use my hands and to think.
What would be a good college to balance engineering and baseball?
I love to play baseball and want to go on to play in college, but I also want to focus on a good school with engineering as well. I know I want to get my PE license but I'm not entirely sure how.
What is the hardest part of being an Engineer.?
Hello, I am a 7th grade student at Crane Middle School, I was wondering what is the hardest about being Engineer. I was also wondering what a normal day would look like and if different types of engineers would need more or less education. Ever since I was little I always loved to make things out of empty can and old cardboard. I have always been interested in engineering and construction, I also love to learn how machines work like lawn mowers and weed wackers.
What are the hardest parts of being an aerospace engineer? How hard is it to work at Lockheed Martin as an aerospace engineer??
Hello, my name is Liam and I’m a student at Crane Middle School, I’ve always been interested in engineering and fascinated with aircraft. I like challenges and coming up with creative solutions, and by being an aerospace engineer I believe I would have to come up with new solutions to make aircraft more efficient. Even with this being the career for me I would still want to know what the highs and lows are of being an aerospace engineer. I want to make sure that the lows aren’t too much to steer me away from my dream job. I also would like to know how hard it is to get this job in the first place, I would like a job in this field at Lockheed Martin because of the pay and job benefits.
How limiting can the pursuit of an engineering degree become?
I graduated high school in the class of 2025. I am a very-hands on and spontaneous person that has a passion for math. Is mechanical engineering a good choice for me? Do you have any free time or hobbies while pursuing an engineering degree? Is it possible/recommended to work while pursuing an engineering degree? How helpful are internships, and is it wise to prioritize internship possibilities? Does working as an engineer require travelling out of town often?
How can I rebuild my career after a 3-year gap and transition into a stable field aligned with my Bachelor's in Electronics Engineering despite having 1 year of experience in a different industry?
Hello, I have done a bachelor's in electronic engineering in 2022 after I was forced to do a job in the petroleum field as a business development executive, which I left because of some personal reasons (TBH: I went into depression). Now I have been unemployed for the past 3 years and am confused about moving forward. How can I explain my 3-year gap to anyone hiring me?
What's the #1 most powerful thing about starting a career in engineering that guarantees a young adult will always have a valuable job and get to work on the coolest stuff?
What's the #1 most powerful thing about starting a career in engineering that guarantees a young adult will always have a valuable job and get to work on the coolest stuff?
What are some of the best ways to get a mechanical engineering internship or co-op? #Fall25
Many people that I have talked to have stated that internships and co-ops have helped them to get work experience and get the positions they are in now, how do you go about getting those?
What is the best way to connect with other people in the engineering field?
I am a senior in high school looking to go into Mechanical Engineering and want to know more about peoples lives within the field. #Fall25
How might someone get into the automotive flied by studying engineering?
Hi, I am studying engineering, and I am interested in the automotive industry. I study mechanical engineering and am trying to find a way in.
What qualifications do businesses looking for mechanical engineers emphasize or look for when conducting a job search?
Hi, I'm a high school senior planning on majoring in mechanical engineering next year. What qualifications do businesses looking for mechanical engineers emphasize or look for when conducting a job search?
What skills or experiences are essential for a successful engineering career?
I am majoring in civil engineering and interested in project management.
Why did you decide to become a computer engineer, and what is the biggest thing that you can take away from the career?
I'm a high school senior who is deciding to pursue computer engineering because the mix of software and hardware plus hands-on experience really speaks to me. Plus, considering the future of technology and our society's increasing dependence on it, studying this field feels like striking while the iron's hot. I just wanted some extra depth on the subject so that I know exactly what I'm getting myself into!
What are some good ways to up my chances of landing a job in mechanical engineering directly post-graduation?
I'm on track to graduate spring 2029 and would like to begin building up a resume now so I can secure a career in the future.
What is the most challenging part about becoming an engineer? What strategies do you suggest to overcome this difficulty?
#engineering #study tips #Fall2025
Would Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering be the best fit for me?
I am interested in engineering and I want to stay close to the trades. (to be clear what I mean by the trades are the skilled construction trades like carpentry, electrical, and plumbing). I enjoy working with moving parts like with power tools, I like doing electrical wiring work, and I am interested in overseeing construction projects. According to my research I would enjoy doing something in each of the engineering categories above. Which one would allow me to be involved in the construction trades in a useful way?
For people who major in civil engineering, how do you all feel about it? Could you give me an example? What do your classes look like, and what college do you attend or plan to attend?
I want to major in that, but I want to get a feel for what it is. The interest gives me a textbook answer. I want someone who knows it or is going through it.
What should I be doing to give myself higher chances to get hired as a civil engineer after graduating from college?
I want to know what I could do right now and during college to prepare.
What does a chemical engineer do compared to an electrical engineer?
I am a student interested in electrical engineering but recently have become curious about chemical engineering.
How would job shadowing go for an aspiring electrical engineer?
I noticed that job shadowing in fields such as teaching, medical and hospital fields seem to be accessible to students in my region, but I find it harder to find shadowing opportunities for electrical engineering. I'm guessing because of the safety limitations, but I'm curious as to how this would be possible. I'm looking to get into shadowing a professional in this.
Is Electrical and electric engineer ing a good coarse?
I want to know more about it s unit mostly about technical drawing