There are engineering resources that are extremely valuable to anyone that is approaching the field for employment. These resources can make your search and preparation for your career far more productive. There are some things that you should become familiar with as well.
Resources that help prepare you for your work should be reviewed. That way you can understand them so you can be adequately prepared for the job. Start with some sites that can help you get familiar with the programs and work that is expected of an engineer.
Books
‘What Every Engineer Should Know About Engineering’
‘McGraw-Hill Civil Engineering PE Exam Guide’
Sites
[engineering.com]
[engineersedge.com]
Documents
[stsc.hill.af.mil/resources/tech_docs/see_tech.html]
[hq.nasa.gov/office/hqlibrary/browse/engineering.htm]
Projects
[repsoftware.co.uk/]
[jobsearch.money.cnn.com/ -project+engineer/c-kelly+engineering+resources]
Studies
[det.wa.edu.au/education/cmis/eval/curriculum/courses/engineering/]
[geeintl.com/feasibility_studies_project_steps.aspx]
Software
[smartdraw.com/specials/caddrawing.asp]
[rapidform.com/]
[geomagic.com/studio/]
[nikonmetrology.com/products/point_cloud_software/focus_scan/]
These resources are programs, sites, documents, projects and new studies that are all recent. They are things that you need to understand and know how to use. If you were a seasoned engineer that is returning to school then it would be beneficial to brush up on any of the ones that seem unfamiliar to you.
Either way, they are things that any engineer should be familiar with as resources in order to get a job in the future or a promotion where you already are. Head back to school and gain advanced education and watch what your future can become.
Education
If you are just starting out and wish to become an engineer then choose the school that matches your objectives for your future career. There are so many areas to choose from. Part of the early stage of the career choice is to consider which area that you want to work in. Your undergraduate degree should specialize in that area. Then your Masters is the time that the engineering will come into play. Your Doctorate is the last part of this journey. This point is probably one of the most valuable resources that you could learn. Far too many aspiring engineers wish to be an engineer and fail to get the correct undergraduate degree.
Opportunities in Engineering
Students can choose from many programs that are exciting and extremely cutting edge. Biomedical engineering explores areas that are focused in the medical field. Your work will involve things that relate to the function of the medical equipment.
Civil Engineers
Civil engineers work in designing and maintaining public places and private business. They are the ones to blame when you don’t like the ‘flow’ of a place that you have issues with.
Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical engineering focuses on the machines, engines and tools that are used in many industries. Mechanical engineering is one of the most common choices that engineers make. It allows the person to apply to many careers. That is an extremely important thing to note in this list of resources.
Electrical Engineers
Electrical engineers handle the technology in technology today. They can work with everything from computer design to cell phone. Everything that has electronics requires the design of an electrical engineer. If you want to land that job designing the next anything that will change the world of technology, then this would be a perfect choice.
Architectural Engineers
They are people that work in field of home design and architecture. Some even work in the area of sound design for places like recording studios. Anything that involves the use of or design of a building or place would require an architectural engineer.
Computer Engineers
These jobs require somebody that loves to work and design things for and around computers. If your goal is to work for Steve Jobs at Apple designing computers of the future, then you need this career title.
Environmental Engineers
These people are the ones that will potentially save our planet. They work with making the environment a cleaner, safer and governmentally acceptable place. I f that is your goal then consider a career in environmental engineering.
Industrial Engineering
This is a field that deals primarily with the production of product for distribution. It is not just focused on that though. Many other areas of design can be used through this field. It does tend though to be focused on the area of large-scale engineering.
Nuclear Engineering
Calling all Physicists! This is your line of engineering. If you want to design the next Super-Collider, then get a degree in this area. Expect to work for the government in some capacity. The best resource that can be offered to you is this. Maintain a clean record and reputation. You will require government clearance.
Any of these engineering resources can help you gain that edge to reach your goals in this field. That field is broad and very specialized once your reach your Doctorate. Still, consider these resources and prepare for your future and goal in engineering.