There are various branches of engineering, including:
- aerospace and defence - working with aircraft and space technology
- automotive - cars, trucks and the systems they rely on
- chemical and materials - using our basic natural resources, such as petroleum, and converting them to products ranging from microchips to food products
- electrical, electronics, telecommunications and power - from nuclear power to television, and from computer systems to communication networks
- manufacturing - systems in factories, including automated and computer-controlled machines
- marine and shipbuilding - ships, offshore platforms, other marine structures and the equipment installed on them
- mechanical - designing components, machines and systems that involve the conversion and use of mechanical energy
- petroleum - working on the exploration and production of oil and gas.
Visit the jobs4u Careers Database to find job profiles on a wide range of engineering jobs, and information on possible career progression within the sector:
Local companies advertise positions in the job section of 'The News', at the JobCentre Plus and on a variety of engineering websites.
To find current positions search the following websites:
