Career questions tagged engineeringpath
What experiences, skills, and decisions had the biggest impact on helping you reach your current role as a mechanical engineer, and how could someone with my background best follow a similar path I’m a high school senior planning to study mechanical engineering, and I’ve explored a mix of hands-on and creative interests—band, CAD design, 3D printing, and running a small woodworking business making charcuterie boards. I enjoy learning across different areas and asking questions to really understand how things work. Why do you think certain experiences like internships, personal projects, or specific classes matter more than others, and how should I prioritize my time during college to build the strongest foundation for a successful career??
What experiences, skills, and decisions had the biggest impact on helping you reach your current role as a mechanical engineer, and how could someone with my background best follow a similar path? I’m a high school senior planning to study mechanical engineering, and I’ve explored a mix of hands-on and creative interests—band, CAD design, 3D printing, and running a small woodworking business making charcuterie boards. I enjoy learning across different areas and asking questions to really understand how things work. Why do you think certain experiences like internships, personal projects, or specific classes matter more than others, and how should I prioritize my time during college to build the strongest foundation for a successful career?
How do I work on trying to find a job in roller coaster engineering after I graduate from college?
I am majoring in mechanical engineering, and my dream is to become a roller coaster engineer for amusement parks, but I have no idea how to find a job in this field.
What degree should you get while trying to major in Electrical Engineering?
How many years of college or what degrees do I need to get for Electrical Engineering, so I could have the best chance of getting into Electrical Engineering?
How much do electrical-engineers make in California yearly?
I'm interested in the pay.
What should I do the summer after high school to prepare for college as an engineering major?
As someone who is an incoming college freshman planning to study engineering, specifically aerospace engineering, what should I know going into the school year and what should I do to prepare? #Spring26
What entry level jobs are realistic for new college graduates in the field of astronomical engineering?
I am a senior in high school going into the field astronomical engineering at IIT in Illinois. I was wondering if there is any chance other people can help me find entry level jobs to try to look out for, for after I graduate.
What are the internship Opportunities for Electrical Engineering Technology Students that will prepare me for the demands of a job after graduation?
I am about to start college in the fall at Purdue, and I am wondering what the options are and the opportunities I can gain from being at a different Engineering firm than my last internship during Highschool. #Spring26
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.
Getting my associates degree in mechanical-engineering ?
hello! I was just wondering how hard is the math for mechanical engineering is .... it kinda scares me. I have a bachelors degree in psychology already. just trying to figure out how realistic is is for me. && im looking to get my associates and stop there. Is that a bad idea?
How math heavy is Chemical Engineering?
I'm looking into chemical engineering, but I'm just not that sure about how math heavy it is. I'd like to be clear that I CAN do math (sort of well), I just don't like it that much.
Which major has a better job outlook, mechanical or construction engineering?
In California, in the next 5 or 6 years
How does it feel in the daily life of an aerospace engineer ?
Hi, my name is Anthony. I am in 8th grade, soon heading to high school, and I would like to know what path I should take throughout high school to become an aerospace engineer. I have always had a deep interest in space travel and flight shows, and I want to improve and design spacecraft and jets so that we can explore distant planets. I’ve always loved science and working visually to imagine new designs. What is a typical day like for an aerospace engineer, and what was the most important thing you did in high school to prepare for your career? I am asking because I have always loved building space and planes out of legos and it would be great to design my own plane/spaceship.
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.
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?
What should I do for my major?
I like science and engineering
What to choose between Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering?
"I'm a 10th-grade student trying to choose between Mechanical Engineering (MechE) and Electrical Engineering (EE) for my future major and career. My priorities are: 1. Job stability and financial security. 2. Working in metropolitan or tech-hub areas (I want to avoid being trapped in remote industrial zones, which I've heard can happen in MechE). 3. Flexibility to pivot across sectors throughout my career. 4. A focus on building sustainable and environmentally friendly machines and technology(something I'me very passionate about), which both fields seem to enable. The reason where I'm having the most trouble deciding is my own preferences. MechE sounds familiar, working with tangible things and building stuff sounds fun. EE sounds a bit scary, for that matter, along with a bit arbritary. But I blame that on my lack of knowledge and am trying to fix that too. But, if there are any professionals who could give me some insight into : 1. What it’s like to study and work in MechE vs EE 2. Career opportunities, flexibility, and financial/job security in each field 3. How realistic it is to work on sustainable technology in each discipline 4. Any advice for someone trying to discover their passion in engineering (if you can recommend any articles, videos or even online courses to get an idea or introduction to the mentioned majors, I'll be very grateful) Thanks a lot in advance.
How do I start a career in engineering, specifically HVAC?
I have no prior knowledge of how to start a career, know the very very basics of physics, and really just need to know what steps to follow to get my career started.
What is the most crucial skill or area of knowledge a student should focus on right now to become a successful Hardware Engineer?
I am currently a student in high school and I am wondering what I need to study now to become succsessful later.
What kind of robotics are the easiest to start of with in order to get familier with it Is there some kinds of specific field that can help me get prepared for robotics once I get into college??
More specifically, Is there some sites, people, or places I can go to learn more about robotics? I want to be able to study more about robotics while I'm in high school so I'll be ready.
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 high paying jobs for technology?
how can i get a high paying job that works with my degree in technology. what jobs are building and creating technology.
How do I obtain work experience that is relevant and useful for a mechanical engineering job?
I'm planning to get a degree in mechanical engineering but don't know how to get experience so I can find jobs after college
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 degree shall I pursue that will allow me a career in aviation possible piloting? Should I apply for mechanical engineering or other options available? Please let me know what your opinion would be. I really like to build things, but I also wanna fly.
I’m a high school student and my goal in life is definitely to fly. I really enjoyed building things as well. My GPS is 4.0 I’m very diligent about my school work and math is my favorite subject. I like to travel and visited 40 of the 63 National parks in the US. This is when I developed my love for flight.
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.
How will I know if mechanical engineering is the right career for me and what opportunities come with mechanical engineering?
- 12th grade - Aspire to be an engineer - I want to get at least a bachelor's degree in engineering
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.
Is a master's degree important for a career in civil engineering?
Should I gain work experience before I return for a master's degree?
What Engineering field is the best in regards to high growth and sustainability?
I am a high school Senior that is interested in Mechanical engineering. But as I go into college, I am concerned as to what Engineering major would take me the farthest, without worrying about major changes caused by AI or new technology.
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.