Engineering

Job EngineeingThere are lots of different jobs in engineering. Put simply, engineers design, make, install, maintain and repair machines and other items. A machine could be a small domestic appliances like a washing machine or something on a much bigger scale like turbines in a power station. You could be working in a factory or workshop or on a building or civil engineering construction site.


Links

Connexions Direct: Engineering

The Connexions-Direct Jobs4U Careers Database is a list of job families. You will commonly find the word Sectors used instead of job families. This link will take you to the Engineering sector or family of jobs.

Engineering Council UK

Professional engineering association in the United Kingdom. Information about the engineering profession, accredited courses, exams, recognitions and awards.

The Institution of Electrical Engineers

Through its work with schools the IEE aims to encourage and increase the understanding and awareness of the electrical engineering profession. It publishes a number of resources directly related to the science and technology curricula at both primary and secondary levels. The IEE also provides a range of career and courses literature for the 14-18 age group.