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Michael
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If I want to become an Engineer what would It take?
I know my career goals is to become an engineer. But currently I'm in High school and have no experience of such. Any tips?
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Rebecca Tang
Banking
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Hong Kong
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Rebecca’s Answer
I am glad to hear that you would like to be an engineer. In majority of colleges, they have faculty of engineering that offering courses in various streams that including electrical , electronic, mechanical, civil, computer, industrial, etc. Each streams focus on different topics. The entry requirement may be different as well.
You may need to explore more which area you would like to take. You can find out the information online. Alternatively, you can speak to people who really working in that area. You can then shortlist the engineering area you would like to take and identify the colleges which offering that engineering course and find our the entry requirement.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
You may need to explore more which area you would like to take. You can find out the information online. Alternatively, you can speak to people who really working in that area. You can then shortlist the engineering area you would like to take and identify the colleges which offering that engineering course and find our the entry requirement.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Andrew Chen
Sales
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San Mateo, California
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Andrew’s Answer
Hi Michael,
There are a variety of different types of engineering - chemical, mechanical, electrical, etc. If you have a preference - such as chemical engineering, that would refine some of your AP course selection if its offered at your school.
Generally speaking, you should have a strong core of the following subjects in high school:
-Math - statistics, pre-calc, calculus, etc
-Sciences - chemistry, biology, physics, computer science, etc
-English - this would be the foundation of how you develop your communication skills which you'll need throughout life. Writing and presentation skills are something we call continually enhance and develop throughout our professional lives.
Note: presentation skills can be developed in extra-curricular activities such as debate club.
All the Best,
Andrew
There are a variety of different types of engineering - chemical, mechanical, electrical, etc. If you have a preference - such as chemical engineering, that would refine some of your AP course selection if its offered at your school.
Generally speaking, you should have a strong core of the following subjects in high school:
-Math - statistics, pre-calc, calculus, etc
-Sciences - chemistry, biology, physics, computer science, etc
-English - this would be the foundation of how you develop your communication skills which you'll need throughout life. Writing and presentation skills are something we call continually enhance and develop throughout our professional lives.
Note: presentation skills can be developed in extra-curricular activities such as debate club.
All the Best,
Andrew
Rudy Bauer
Cyber Security, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering
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Franklin, Massachusetts
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Rudy’s Answer
Hi Michael
Engineering is a highly rewarding career and exciting field to be in.
If you have not yet settled on a specific branch of engineering, my recommendation is that you start there.
What are you passionate about or you see yourself doing long term. Is it computer hardware or software? Maybe building structures or developing chemicals or helping protect the country from cyber attacks.
Your advisor at HS should be able to help you narrow down your interests.
Assuming you determine a path you want to follow, your next steps would be identifying a school / University to attend
Here are some Engineering choices to explore further in no particular order:
1. Cyber Security
2. Computer & Software
3. Mechanical
4. Electrical
5. Chemical
6. Aerospace
7. Civil
8. Industrial
9. Biomedical
10. Nuclear
Below are some links and videos to help get you started.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_engineering_branches
https://youtu.be/5waJ19zhfII
https://study.com/academy/lesson/careers-in-the-engineering-field.html
Engineering is a highly rewarding career and exciting field to be in.
If you have not yet settled on a specific branch of engineering, my recommendation is that you start there.
What are you passionate about or you see yourself doing long term. Is it computer hardware or software? Maybe building structures or developing chemicals or helping protect the country from cyber attacks.
Your advisor at HS should be able to help you narrow down your interests.
Assuming you determine a path you want to follow, your next steps would be identifying a school / University to attend
Here are some Engineering choices to explore further in no particular order:
1. Cyber Security
2. Computer & Software
3. Mechanical
4. Electrical
5. Chemical
6. Aerospace
7. Civil
8. Industrial
9. Biomedical
10. Nuclear
Below are some links and videos to help get you started.
Rudy recommends the following next steps:
Drew Peake, MSME, M.Eng., MBA, PE, FNAFE, DEE, CIH, CSP
Forensic Engineer: Health, Safety, Environment
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Marietta, Georgia
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Drew’s Answer
While in High School take STEM courses. If you want to be an engineer, go to an ABET Accredited Engineering College. When you graduate do engineering work for four years. Then become licensed as a Professional Engineer. You will do well to study Mechanical, Chemical, Civil or Electrical Engineering. You can learn more specialized Engineering Disciplines in graduate school.
You will need math, more than you can imagine. And being well prepared helps. But for me persistence and determination were more important than exceptional ability. I never got greater than a "C" in any math course. However, I did not quit because it was hard.
I am having so much fun as an engineer and making real good money. As a Forensic Engineer I get to work on exciting problems; why a rail car derailed and killed someone, why someone got burned dismantling a pipe, why workers become fatally ill from food flavoring, etc. It is an exciting profession and well worth the effort.
Review the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Talk to your guidance councellor.
Talk with practicing engineers.
You will need math, more than you can imagine. And being well prepared helps. But for me persistence and determination were more important than exceptional ability. I never got greater than a "C" in any math course. However, I did not quit because it was hard.
I am having so much fun as an engineer and making real good money. As a Forensic Engineer I get to work on exciting problems; why a rail car derailed and killed someone, why someone got burned dismantling a pipe, why workers become fatally ill from food flavoring, etc. It is an exciting profession and well worth the effort.
Drew recommends the following next steps:
Leo Reyes
Software Engineer
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Seattle, Washington
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Leo’s Answer
From a different perspective, becoming an Engineer (no matter what type) requires the following:
* Math. Lots of it. Seriously, if you don't like Math at all, then don't bother.
* Lots of Thinkation. It's not just Math, you'll need Formal Reasoning, Logic, the ability to abstract problems and ideas and other skills that will generally make you think a lot.
* Patience. You'll be solving difficult, practical problems. You'll fail to reach your goals frequently, so you'll need to persevere to succeed.
There's also what people call "Soft Skills", like being able to communicate (and sometimes manage) others and just in general "being nice to people". Most of the time you'll be part of a team and you'll have to "play along well" with others.
And yes, just like Rudy said, this is a very rewarding field (difficult, but rewarding). The first step would be to narrow down your interests to see which branch of Engineering suits you better and then you can continue your investigation from there.
* Math. Lots of it. Seriously, if you don't like Math at all, then don't bother.
* Lots of Thinkation. It's not just Math, you'll need Formal Reasoning, Logic, the ability to abstract problems and ideas and other skills that will generally make you think a lot.
* Patience. You'll be solving difficult, practical problems. You'll fail to reach your goals frequently, so you'll need to persevere to succeed.
There's also what people call "Soft Skills", like being able to communicate (and sometimes manage) others and just in general "being nice to people". Most of the time you'll be part of a team and you'll have to "play along well" with others.
And yes, just like Rudy said, this is a very rewarding field (difficult, but rewarding). The first step would be to narrow down your interests to see which branch of Engineering suits you better and then you can continue your investigation from there.