When people think of an engineering degree, they usually think of a person who is a genius at math, with pens in their shirt pocket and dark horn-rimmed glasses. Of course, that's a rash stereotype, because you can hardly even buy pocket protectors for pens in shirt pockets anymore, and horn-rimmed glasses are now officially retro-cool. Besides which, the field of engineering has many more jobs in than just become a licensed, professional engineer.
If an individual does want to become an engineer, they will have to seek a four-year bachelor degree in one of the fields of engineering. There are numerous engineering specialties, including structural engineering, civil engineering (for building roadways and other transportation projects), electrical engineering, and even hydraulic engineering. It's true that all of these degree programs are heavily math-centric and very technical.
After the student completes their bachelor degree, they will have to sit for the licensing exam. The exam is administered by the state in which the person plans to practice. It is against the law to provide professional engineering services without a license.
However, many who are interested in the field of engineering may not want to become professional engineers. Fortunately, there are a number of other jobs in the field of engineering that do not require a person to become an licensed engineer. One of the most popular jobs in engineering is the job of a professional drafter.
A professional drafter takes the conceptual idea of architects and engineers and translates them into highly technical renderings or plans. These plans are often very complex and include a great deal of technical and mathematical information that people on the job site use to create and complete construction projects. A professional drafter is charged with a very high level of responsibility, because any mistakes on the drawings could result in a danger to people on the job or to creating costly errors during construction.
Professional drafters are highly trained people who use a great deal of technology in their jobs. Computer knowledge is an essential component to becoming a professional drafter. In drafting, a very large part of plans and renderings are completed using CADD machines, or computer assisted drawing design.
For the most part, drafting is not a job that someone can get without a great deal of training in a school environment. Most professional drafters hold an associate degree in drafting, although some professionals do go on to complete a bachelor's degree. Since a great deal of the work accomplished in a drafting degree is done on computers, there are a number of online schools that offer drafting degrees or certificates. Most programs take about two years to complete.
Drafting can also be a job that earns a very decent income. The median annual salary for mechanical drafters in engineering-related services is $47,630. However, drafters who choose to work in electrical and electronic engineering earned a slightly higher median annual salary of $51,320. Drafters who seek degree programs will have better opportunities for job placement and promotion, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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