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Where do engineers work?
Just about anywhere! Engineers often work at their desks, in factories or
in labs at research centres. Certain fields have special areas of work: mining
engineers, for example, spend time underground; ocean engineers work in or near
the sea; forestry engineers will spend most of their time outdoors.
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Do engineers work with
people?
Engineering is actually all about working with and for
people. Engineers work for clients, usually in teams with other engineers. Engineers
can work with biologists, chemists, city planners, geographers, architects, etc....
This interaction with other fields is absolutely necessary to develop complete
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kind of jobs do engineers get?
Engineers get any number of different
jobs. They can be involved in pure or applied research, planning, production,
testing, procurement, maintenance, construction etc. in just about any company.
Research engineers undertake detailed studies to develop and improve materials,
products, techniques and processes. Design engineers prepare designs for the construction
of machines, products and structures. Production engineers oversee the manufacture
of raw materials into finished products. Test engineers determine life, wear and
strength of materials and parts. Procurement engineers purchase materials, parts,
supplies and service. Construction engineers direct the assembly and installation
of structures such as water treatment plants. Computer design engineers design
and build software, and produce and maintain equipment.
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kind of starting salary can I expect?
Salaries vary according
to specialty and province. Starting salaries for engineers are generally greater
than $35,000 per year. Salaries for practicing engineers in mid - to late - career
range from $55,000 to over $100,000 per year.
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