Career questions tagged engineeringgoals
I am a second year undergrad student pursuing mechanical engineering and I don't know how to navigate my future??
I want to break into space company like for example SpaceX or NASA or ISRO. What are the skills I need to develop?
What motivates people to continue pursuing engineering despite the difficult coursework and career ahead in the future?
I'm currently in my sophomore year of civil engineering, and I'm feeling burnt out. How do people deal with this feeling, and what mindset can help me push through?
How should I determine which area of engineering I want to excel in, does it matter Should I already know where I want to work after college and how can I find jobs/interships right now??
I'm going to college next year and I'm not exactly sure what I want to do in the future, I know I want to be some type of engineer and possibly minor in physics. I'm debating whether or not I need to go to a well known expensive school or settle for a less known but affordable one.
What to expect going into biomedical engineering?
What should I expect going into college for biomedical engineering, and what are some tips you have to get me going on the right track to be the best student and engineer I can?
How do I know whether or not I am in the correct major? What do I do if things change??
I am attending Texas A&M University in Fall 2026. I plan on entering general engineering and pursuing a major in mechanical engineering.
What can I do during college and internships to make sure I learn as much as possible and enter my first full-time engineering job as well-prepared and skilled as I can be?
I want to work in chip design, which I know can be complex and competitive. I want to be as prepared as possible.
What should I pursue in engineering?
I love things like LEGOs and tinkering with my electronics which have always fostered a sense enjoyment from either fixing or altering something to make it better.
What is something I should know that would give me an edge compared to other starting engineering students?
I am turning 18 years old on December 10th, and I am a senior in high school. I plan to go to college and earn a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I am avid when it comes to my education. I have a 4.0 GPA and I am ranked 6th in my class of 394, but none of that is to brag—it is simply to show I am dedicated and that I care about my education. I wanted to ask this question because I do not want to be clueless when entering college. I am the kind of person who wants to be ahead of the game and able to help others around me. I am also asking because I know there are smarter, more experienced people who can give me access to things they wish they had known as upcoming engineers. Asking questions similar to this before, I heard about familiarizing yourself with modeling software before entering college and getting a high-powered computer; however, I do not know if I can financially. Also, I would like to thank the people who reply. Your time, effort, and advice will be greatly appreciated. I can't wait!
How do you know what career path you want to take after college more specifically than just your major? I am sure that I want to go into some career related to mechanical engineering but there are a lot of paths to take.
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What is the process of getting into my career while being in college?
I am planning to major in Civil Engineering and I don't know how to start my resume for my career life. What should I do to move forward towards my career? By which semester or year should we already be in the job field? #Fall25
Why did you pick your specific engineering field over all of the other engineering fields?
I am interested in how you picked the specific engineering field.
How do I escape the world of learning about engineering and actually become an engineer?
I feel trapped in a loop of just learning and learning, never reaching the point of actually engineering anything, and I'm trying to change that and do something real.
What does it take to be a successful Chemical Engineer?
I plan on attending a 4-year college and major in Chemical Engineering. However, I do not know many people who are Chemical Engineers or who have gone into that field. I would like to know what type of effort, skill, or maybe luck that it takes to become one.
If you had to redo one thing in your path to getting a degree, what would you do differently?
I'm an engineering student looking to make the most of my time in college. I want to make sure I am making the right decisions and would love to hear feedback from those that have already gotten their education. Nothing is a better teacher than failure or regret, so what did you do in college that you with you hadn't, or what do you wish you had done that you didn't?
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.
How do I narrow down potential engineering fields?
Currently, I am stuck between chemical, mechanical, and aerospace engineering. All of these really interest me, but I cannot choose. Thank you!?
What is some advice you would give someone to get an internship for engineering?
I'm currently a Freshman and looking into to internships starting the summer of after my sophomore year. I study renewable energy engineering and am happy to have an internship in anything related.
What kinds of jobs can someone get when they major in Electrical Engineering?
What kinds of jobs can someone get when they major in Electrical Engineering? How does that relate to other types of engineering? How much does a person get paid in those jobs?
How can I continue to push scientific boundaries as an aeronautical engineer working in industry and not end up as a people manager while still advancing in my field?
I am concerned about pursuing engineering because I don't want to sit at a desk all day and I want to continue exploring cutting edge discoveries.
What are the main differences between a civil engineer and industrial engineer?
trying to decide which pathway to go.
How to identify a problem for a passion project?
I am trying to start a passion project, but I'm having trouble picking/finding a problem to solve. For me, it's the hardest part. So, do you have any tips or something else that can help me identify a problem I can use for a passion project? I want my passion project to be mathematics, physics/science, and technology because I am interested in those topics. It also has to be a problem that doesn't require any money or a very small amount. I'm in middle school/8th grade. I want to become a mechanical engineer who studied at Caltech or MIT. I hope this information helps.
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 to know which engineering field will be prevalent in the future?
I’m uncertain about which engineering field to choose as my future career. I enjoy mathematics, physics, and computer science, but after observing the current job market and the rapid rise of AI, I’m confused about which field will remain relevant and not be completely taken over by AI. I want to pursue a field that aligns with my interests while also offering long-term career stability and high pay.
Is it more practical for me to become an aerospace engineer or a mechanical engineer ?
I've dreamed of making rovers and even designs for them to launch into space and discover new things in different planets. I recenetly went to a college fair where engineer professionals and college proffersors were presents and I had asked about a specific aerospace program to one for the college representatives. The representative told me that since aerospace engineering is such a niche career it isn't as practical to become one. He told me that a mechanical engineer is more likely to enter into space organizations (such as NASA and SpaceX) than a aerospace engineer. It left me with lingering thoughts of wether I should still focus of aerospace or view mechanical engineering as an alternative.
What preparations should I take to pursue a engineering degree in college?
I don't want to feel like i'm behind in college, and I want to experiment with engineering before so when I enter college in hopes of pursuing engineering I'd have a decent knowledge of what I was learning, so that I could go for internships for future jobs. What would be some good approaches to succeeding in the harsh classes? Also what would be some good internships or volunteer opportunities that would benefit me in the short or long term?
Weak in math but dream of becoming an aerospace engineer - where do I start??
I’m currently an AS Level student who wants to pursue aerospace engineering. I never took math seriously until I realized this year that I wanted to enter the field. Since then, I’ve started learning everything I can that’s relevant — reading books on aerospace engineering (such as Introduction to Flight), studying essential programming languages (MATLAB, Python, C++), and experimenting with Arduino projects. I’m doing well in my other STEM subjects (Physics, Biology, and Chemistry), but my weak foundation in mathematics has been a constant concern. I understand that aerospace engineering involves a lot of advanced math, and I want to strengthen this area to prepare for the future.
What steps should I take both professionally to build a strong foundation for a successful career in mechanical engineering?
I really enjoy math and love building things—whether it's hands-on projects or solving problems creatively. Based on that, professional steps would you recommend I take to build a strong foundation for a successful career in engineering?
What career advice will I need?
I am dylen, and I like working on motors
Tips/advice for high school student wanting to pursue engineering?
I’ve always had an interest in science and have decided I want to go into engineering in college, specifically majoring in MechE. As someone who is taking a year ahead my grade in math but is not specifically very good nor bad at it, is it unrealistic for me to want to pursue engineering? I can work very hard when I need to, especially for things I’m passionate about, so should I reconsider engineering. My ultimate goal is to working the motorsports field as a design engineer and I would seriously do anything to get there. I understand and learn programs very quickly and am relatively proficient with a CAD program my school provides, and would love to know other ways to get involved with CAD and engineering as a junior year high school student. I am also planning to take AP physics next year but am in Pre-Calculus this year, so I was wondering which AP physics course I should take with my current math knowledge.
Resources for aspiring chemical engineers?
Do you have any easy to understand books, journals, you tube videos, etc. that can help me understand the field more?