Engineers dream up creative solutions to invent, design, and create things that improve lives. There are many types of engineering careers including chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering with various specializations within each field. Engineering is an enjoyable and important career that pays well and allows people to make a difference through their work.

1. ENGINEERING

2. Brainstorm:
What words do you think of when I say
“engineering”?

3. ANY OF THESE?

4. DEFINITION
 Engineers are changing the world all of the time.
They dream up creative, practical solutions and
work with other smart, inspiring people to invent,
design, and create things that matter.
 Or simply…
Engineers are like inventors!

5. WHAT DO YOU INVENT

6. ENGINEERS DESIGN THIS…

7. AND THIS…

8. AND THIS…

9. ENGINEERING CAREERS
(aka jobs)

10. What types of engineers are there?

11. TYPES OF ENGINEERS
 Chemical
 Bioengineering and
biochemical
 Ceramic and materials
 Process
 Civil
 Environmental
 Structural
 Transport
 Electrical
 Computer / software
 Electronic
 Optical
 Power
 Mechanical
 Aerospace
 Acoustical
 Manufacturing
 Thermal
 Other
 Agricultural / mining
 Biological / Biomedical
 Energy
 Industrial
 Nuclear
 Petroleum

12. HOW’S THE JOB?
 Enjoyable
 Important - Make a difference
 Income
 Flexible
Ranked in the top careers by many listings

13. RECOMMENDED NEXT STEP
 http://www.discoverengineering.org/