A profession as diverse as engineering needs people who come from diverse backgrounds who have had different experiences and who can contribute different perspectives in problem-solving. Some of these require engineering degrees, but some do not. They design audio equipment, including mixers and speakers, and may work to design auditoriums for sound quality. These engineers generally have an engineering degree. Mixer operators, on the other hand, may be called audio engineers but they do not need an engineering degree to do this job.
Engineers solve problems related to every aspect of life.
As technology becomes more complex, engineers have the opportunity to become more and more specialized. The broader your college engineering experience, the greater your possibilities and options. Most students who declare an engineering major during their freshman year select one of the basic engineering disciplines civil, chemical, electrical, computer, mechanical or manufacturing engineering. Other disciplines generally either fall into one of these basic disciplines or require specialized study or an advanced degree. New engineering specialties will continue to emerge as technology provides new opportunities.