United States
Title | Summary | Career Cluster |
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17-2121.01-Marine Engineers |
Design, develop, and take responsibility for the installation of ship machinery and related equipment including propulsion machines and power supply systems. |
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics |
17-2121.02-Marine Architects |
Design and oversee construction and repair of marine craft and floating structures such as ships, barges, tugs, dredges, submarines, torpedoes, floats, and buoys. May confer with marine engineers. |
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics |
17-2131.00-Materials Engineers |
Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers. |
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics |
17-2141.00-Mechanical Engineers |
Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems. |
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics |
17-2141.01-Fuel Cell Engineers |
Design, evaluate, modify, or construct fuel cell components or systems for transportation, stationary, or portable applications. |
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics |
17-2141.02-Automotive Engineers |
Develop new or improved designs for vehicle structural members, engines, transmissions, or other vehicle systems, using computer-assisted design technology. Direct building, modification, or testing of vehicle or components. |
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics |
17-2151.00-Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs. |
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics |
17-2161.00-Nuclear Engineers |
Conduct research on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal. |
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics |
17-2171.00-Petroleum Engineers |
Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice. |
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics |
17-2199.00-Engineers, All Other |
All engineers not listed separately. |