A Engineering Career Exploration Activity
Discover your future in engineering!
📘 Objective:
Explore an engineering field that interests you. Learn about the work professionals do, where
they study, and the types of jobs available. This activity will help you connect your passions with
real-world opportunities.
🛠 Step 1: Choose Your Engineering Field
Pick one area of engineering that interests you. Examples include:
● Mechanical Engineering
● Civil Engineering
● Electrical Engineering
● Aerospace Engineering
● Environmental Engineering
● Software Engineering
● Biomedical Engineering
● Robotics Engineering
● Industrial Engineering
Or another field of your choice!
🌐 Step 2: Research Your Field
Answer the questions below using credible sources (college websites, bls.gov, professional
organizations, etc.).
1. What does this type of engineer do?
Describe typical responsibilities and projects.
2. What skills or interests make someone a good fit for this field?
(e.g., problem-solving, creativity, working with data)
3. What is the average salary for this career?
Include entry-level and experienced ranges if possible.
📈 Step 3: Job Demand from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Visit bls.gov/ and search for your engineering field.
4. What is the projected job growth (%) from now to 2032?
5. Is this growth faster, slower, or about average compared to all occupations?
6. How many new jobs are expected to be added in this field?
7. What industries or sectors most commonly hire engineers in this field?
🎓 Step 4: College Pathways
8. What degrees or certifications are required?
(e.g., Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering)
9. List 2–3 colleges or universities that offer strong programs in this field:
○ College Name:
■ Location:
■ Why it’s a good fit:
💼 Step 5: Real-World Opportunities
10. List 2 potential job titles in this field:
11. Name one company or organization that hires people in this field:
○ What does the company do?
○ Where is it located?
✏️Step 6: Reflection
12. Why does this field interest you personally?
13. What is one question you still have about this career?
✅ Turn-In Instructions:
● Complete the activity by typing into a shared document. Create a new google doc to
answer the questions
● Be ready to share one interesting fact in a class discussion.
