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Engineering and related professionals can work in a range of fields, from health care and construction to environmental conservation. See which engineering jobs placed highest among the U.S. News 2017 Best Jobs Rankings.
8. Environmental Engineering Technician
Median Salary: $48,650
Unemployment Rate: 3.6 percent
Expected Job Openings: 1,900
These experts help carry out the plans that environmental engineers have developed. Their duties may include testing and operating equipment, collecting samples and other work.
Learn more about environmental engineering technicians.
7. Architect
Median Salary: $76,100
Unemployment Rate: 1.9 percent
Expected Job Openings: 7,800
Architects plan and design structures, including homes, factories, office buildings and other constructions.
Learn more about architects.
6. Biomedical Engineer
Median Salary: $86,220
Unemployment Rate: 9 percent
Expected Job Openings: 5,100
Biomedical engineers may work in hospitals, laboratories, universities and private organizations to design and create technologies used in health care.
Learn more about biomedical engineers.
5. Petroleum Engineer
Median Salary: $129,990
Unemployment Rate: 4 percent
Expected Job Openings: 3,400
These experts design and develop systems to extract oil and gas, working in offices and laboratories and on drilling sites.
Learn more about petroleum engineers.
4. Civil Engineer
Median Salary: $82,220
Unemployment Rate: 1.5 percent
Expected Job Openings: 23,600
Civil engineers design, build and maintain construction projects, which may include roads, bridges and tunnels.
Learn more about civil engineers.
3. Cartographer
Median Salary: $61,880
Unemployment Rate: 3.6 percent
Expected Job Openings: 3,600
Cartographers create and update maps, an in-demand skill set for designing print, online and mobile maps.
Learn more about cartographers.
2. Mechanical Engineer
Median Salary: $83,590
Unemployment Rate: 1.6 percent
Expected Job Openings: 14,600
These engineers may work in a range of industries, designing, building and testing mechanical and other devices.
Learn more about mechanical engineers.
1. Environmental Engineer
Median Salary: $84,560
Unemployment Rate: 0.8 percent
Expected Job Openings: 6,800
These engineers use their training to solve environmental problems, including issues with recycling, waste disposal and pollution.
Learn more about environmental engineers.
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