Roller coaster designers use computers to design roller coasters that can take millions of dollars and years to build. The job requires an engineering degree, computer training, and experience in mechanical design. Starting salaries are around $45,000-50,000 with potential to earn over $110,000. Growth in the field is stable and the job remains popular.

1. Roller Coaster Designer David London

2. Overview Use computers to design Roller Coasters Very competitive job Roller Coasters can take millions of dollars to build and two to three years to design The Roller Coasters are built all over the world

3. Overview Some designers use paper not computers Designers use computers to make safety systems which make sure the ride is safe

4. Education Degree in Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering Many years of Computer Training Three years of experience in Heavy Mechanical Designing Can be a drafter before going into this career

5. Salary and Hours Starting salary-$45,000-50,000 Potential salary-$110,000 Work from 9:00am to 5:00pm Sometimes work longer

6. Growth Potential The growth is stable It could grow in the future Job is popular -1% -900 77,800 78,700 Mechanical drafter 4% 10,700 262,500 251,900 Drafter Change 2008-2018 (percent) Change 2008-2018 (number) Employment 2018 Employment 2008 Occupation

7. Roller Coaster Companies Arrow Dynamics Intamin AG Vekoma S&S Power Roller Coaster Corp. of America

8. Facts The Roller Coaster Designs get build all over the world Some designs get built in more then one amusement park Some roller coasters get tested hundreds of times

9. Related careeres Architect Mechanical Designer Engineer Drafter Computer Programmer

10. Success Quote “ the greatest thing in this world is not so much where we are, but in what direction we are moving”(Oliver Wendell Holmes)