Career questions tagged engineeringgoals
What should I focua on in ninth grade if I want to be an agricultural engineer?
In what classes should I especially focus on to study the career of agricultural engineer?
What are the best ways to explore what type of engineering I should major in?
Right now I'm thinking of either mechanical or industrial engineering.
What is the Best Minor if Majoring in Aerospace Engineering?
I am currently a Senior in High School, looking to pursue a higher education in Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle in the Fall. I was wondering what minor would best coincide with my intended major? I was thinking Electrical, but none of the classes lined up, and the credits started to get a bit messy.
how the first-year student of mechanical engineering get internships in different industries? And how i get free courses?
I am from Pakistan so how i get internships in different industries?
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 are options of majors i can take if im interested in engineering?
Im in high school and i found i like engineering but im not taking a engineering class at school. Im not knowledgeable on the different paths i can go.
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.