Bridges Introduction to Engineering Careers
This video is about careers in Engineering. Meet Tony, a Civil Engineer at Widseth. Learn about what a Civil Engineer does and what it takes to be a successful Engineer.
Engineering is the science of problem solving. Whether designing roads, buildings or spacecraft, engineers use math, science and creativity to develop solutions.
Widseth is a leading engineering, architecture, surveying and environmental services firm that designs and engineers buildings, roads and bridges throughout the region.
The construction industry relies on several different types of engineers including structural, electrical, civil, mechanical, environmental and transportation. But engineers can also find careers in agriculture, medicine, manufacturing, and many other fields.
Your career ladder in Civil Engineering can start as an intern or as an engineering technician. College graduates with an engineering degree can become engineers-in-training as they work toward licensure. After four years experience if you pass the professional engineer’s exam you can become a Licensed Professional Engineer but you don’t need a four-year degree to start a career in engineering.
There are careers for engineers all over the world and professional engineers have such high job satisfaction that they tend to change jobs less than other professions. In Minnesota the demand for new engineers is expected to grow about five percent in the next eight years.
As a high school student, it is important to start preparing now for your future career. Ask your school counselor about courses and other opportunities that will help you learn more about careers in engineering.
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