If you like studying mathematics and science and have an aptitude for these subjects, you may want to consider a career in engineering. Engineers conceive, design and develop the products and systems of our technological society. Often they are supported by other technically trained people, such as engineering technologists and technicians, who help produce, sell, operate and service these products and systems. Engineering graduates are heavily recruited by today's high-tech industry.
Engineers specialize in many different fields.
Aerospace engineers are involved in the design, development and testing of commercial and military aircraft, missiles and spacecraft. Biomedical engineers help design and develop artificial limbs, pacemakers, lasers for surgery and other medical devices. Civil engineers design and supervise the construction of airports, bridges, buildings, dams, tunnels and water supply systems. Electrical, or electronics, engineers design and develop appliances, computers, lighting and wiring for buildings, machinery controls, radar and other electrical equipment. Mechanical engineers design and develop machines such as internal combustion engines, printing presses and rocket engines.