The document outlines the role of engineers as problem solvers who utilize science and math to innovate and address challenges. It differentiates between various types of engineering disciplines, emphasizes job security and salary expectations for graduates, and highlights the importance of education, certifications, and continuous professional development within the field. Additionally, it underscores that passion, rather than monetary rewards, should drive engineers in their careers.

1. by
Clyde A. Lettsome, PhD, PE, MEM

2. • What Do Engineers Do?
• Types of Engineers
• Engineering vs. Engineering Technology
• Engineering Job Security & Salaries
• What is Expected?
• Overview of Expectations
• Advantages of Licensing
• Career Goals

3. Engineers use of science and math
knowledge to solve man-kind’s problems
“Scientists investigate that which
already is; Engineers create that
which has never been”
-Albert Einstein-

4.  Engineers are solutionists. We solve
the worlds problems. This means we
create what has never been.
 We do what we do for the love:
◦ No for the rewards. There is no Nobel
Prize for engineering
◦ Most engineers would probably give
technology away if they can get their base
needs met.

5.  Aerospace  Environmental
 Biomedical  Industrial
 Biomolecular  Materials
 Chemical  Mechanical
 Civil  Nuclear and
Radiological
 Computer
 Ocean
 Electrical

6.  Electrical sub-fields (technical interest area)
◦ Power
◦ Control
◦ Microelectronics
◦ Telecommunication (2)
◦ Instrumentation
◦ Computers (3)
◦ Signal Processing (1)
◦ Optics
◦ RF

7.  An engineering technologist, is a specialist
devoted to the implementation of existing
technology within a field of engineering.
-Wikipedia-
 Engineering technology is much more hands-
on and less theory based.

8.  Job Security in almost all Engineering
disciplines is good. Why?
 According to the National Association of
Colleges and Employers (NACE) survey, the
following are the highest anticipated annual
salary offer to 2011grads with BS:
◦ 1. Chemical engineering -- $66,886
◦ 2. Computer science -- $63,017
◦ 3. Mechanical engineering -- $60,739
◦ 4. Electrical/electronics and communications
engineering -- $60,646
◦ 5. Computer engineering -- $60,112

9. ◦ 6. Industrial/manufacturing engineering --$58,549
◦ 7. Systems engineering -- $57,497
◦ 8. Engineering technology -- $57,176
◦ 9. Information sciences & systems -- $56,868
◦ 10. Business systems networking/
telecommunications -- $56,808

10.  Money should not be your motivation.
“To those whom much is given, much is
expected.”
-President John F. Kennedy-
“Doctors and Lawyers practice, Engineers
have to get it right.”
-unknown but told to me by David Mager

11.  Few cases I have seen, heard, or been
a part of
 Rocket launches from Cape Canaveral. Local
media tells public that rocket has nuclear fuel
on board.
 Ron Brown killed, along with 34 others, in a
1996 plane crash in Croatia.
 911 terrorist turn of transponders in high-
jacked planes

12.  Education
– Academic Integrity
– Bachelors minimum from an ABET Accredited
School
– Masters for the competitive market
 Certifications & Licenses
– Professional Engineering (PE) from the National
Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
– Practical Work
– Recommendation by a Professional Engineer
– Fundamental In Engineering Exam
– Professional Engineering Exam
– Certifications
– Cisco Certification, MS Certifications, etc.

13.  Prepare, sign and seal, and submit
engineering plans to a public authority
 A legal requirement for those who are in
responsible charge of work who wish to
pursue a career as a consulting engineer
 For those considering a career in education
 More credibility as expert witnesses in court
than most engineers.

14.  Moore’s Law – Technology doubles every 18
to 24 months
– Continuing Education
– Take classes at a university
– Obtain training in your discipline
– Attend conferences and webinars
– Write papers and reviews
– Attend Seminars
– Become an active member of a Professional Society
– Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
– American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
– American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

15.  Career Tracks
–Management – Obtain an MBA or MEM
–Technical – Obtain MS in your discipline of
Engineering
–Research & Education – Obtain a PhD

17.  My Blog: ClydeLettsome.com
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