How to become an engineer
What does an engineer do?
Duties and tasks
- Analyse technology, resources and market demand to identify potential projects.
- Consult with management, production and marketing staff regarding project details.
- Coordinate and supervise projects.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures.
- Hire, train and assign staff.
- Prepare contracts, budgets and bids.
Professional bodies
Related jobs
- Aerospace engineer
- Agricultural engineers
- Civil engineer
- Electrical engineer
- Engineering technologist
- Environmental engineer
- Industrial engineer
- Mechanical engineer
- Structural engineer
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Undergraduate SCU-ENG-DEG-2023
Postgraduate TUA-MEM-MAS-2023
Postgraduate UOQ-FSE-GCE-2023
Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science (Fire Safety Engineering)
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