Mechanical Engineering

By: Darius Jones

What Mechanical Engineers Do

Mechanical engineers design, develop, build,
and test mechanical and thermal devices,
including tools, engines, and machines.

Jobs That Exist That Require Similar Skills As

A Mechanical Engineer

Architecture
Civil Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Mathematicians

Architecture
Architects plan and design houses, office
buildings, and other structures.
Skills Needed
Communication skills
Creativity

Civil Engineering
Civil engineers design large construction
projects and systems, including roads, buildings,
airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for
water supply and sewage treatment.
Skills Needed
Math skills
Decision making skills

Petroleum Engineering
Petroleum engineers design and develop
methods for extracting oil and gas from deposits
below the earths surface.
Skills Needed
Math skills
Science skills
Creativity

Mathematician
Mathematicians use advanced mathematics to
develop and understand mathematical
principles, analyze data, and solve real-world
problems.
Skills Needed
Math skills
Communication skills
Problem solving skills

What Does It Take To Be A Successful

Mechanical Engineer
Time management
Great math and science skills
Hard worker
Creativity
Listening skills
Problem solving skills

Requirements Needed To Be A Mechanical

Engineer
Mechanical engineers need a bachelors degree.
A graduate degree is typically needed to conduct
research.
Mechanical engineers who sell services publicly
must be licensed in all states and the District of
Columbia.

Time And Money Needed To Be A Mechanical

Engineer
To become a Mechanical Engineer you will have
to spend 4-8 years in college.
The amount of money to go to college to be a
mechanical engineer ranges between $46,976 $86,500 .

Scholarships And Loans To Be A Mechanical

Engineer

TOPS
Coca Cola Scholarship
Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship
Jackie Robinson Scholarship
Dell Scholarship

Mechanical Engineering Job Prospect

Employment of mechanical engineers is
projected to grow 5 percent from 2012 to 2022.
Mechanical engineers can work in many
industries and on many types of projects.

Mechanical Engineering Impact On Family

Life
Mechanical Engineers work about 40 hours a
week
They have to be ready to travel to check on a
product at any time.

Advice
If you want to become a mechanical engineer
you should learn how to manage your time and
become great at math and science.

Work Cited

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www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/petroleum-engineers
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http://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/mathematicians.htm#tab-4