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When we think of engineering jobs
, we tend to gravitate to thoughts of huge skyscrapers being built,
bridges crossing oceans, and roads going down at a rapid pace.
Engineering by definition is the application of science and design
principles to build machines and structures that benefit society at
large. However this can be in more esoteric terms than building
structures and mechanics - engineering is a term that is used in other
disciplines, particularly science and technology.
This should come as no surprise, as engineering uses a great deal of
scientific knowledge and new technology, and vice-versa. Engineering
jobs tend to be split into much more defined areas, and the term itself
is overarching. For example, one may be deemed an Incorporated Engineer,
a Chartered Engineer or a Professional Engineer. It is also very common
for your engineering job being designated by its sub-discipline.
Chemical engineering jobs
will find you using chemistry on a large scale. Commonly these jobs can
include creating special materials or handling fuel for special
purposes. Civil engineering jobs are those specializing in the
construction of major infrastructure. This could be roads, railways,
buildings or bridges. Civil engineers use civil engineering knowledge in
their jobs to ensure that the structures are built in a safe and
efficient manner. Jobs in electrical engineering will find you designing
and implementing electronic devices. This is a very broad field - you
could be working in the telecommunications realm, on computer system
circuit boards or any electromagnetic circuit devices. Finally,
mechanical engineering jobs focus on the building of machines - from
power and energy to aircraft and weaponry.
The term engineering will also be used within other disciplines that
don't strictly use any of the four pillars of engineering as a major
focus. This term should suggest that scientific processes are used to
make correct decisions as part of the job.
Chemical engineering, civil engineering, electronic engineering and
mechanical engineering are the four pillars of engineering jobs, but
there is significant crossover in each field, and each can be split into
hundreds of sub-disciplines. Students of engineering tend to start out
studying at a broad level, but as time goes on they begin to specialize
in one area. Major works require a large number of different types of
engineers who have specific knowledge in different area. When looking
for an engineering job, one will be expected to fulfill the exact needs
of the job and have expertise in the sub-discipline involved.
