The range of roles in the Engineering Industry. Part 1.

Automation Engineers

Automation engineers do most of their work in the controls industry where they are expected to automate processes such as food processing or manufacturing.

Most automation engineers will have achieved a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Engineering courses can be made up of a variety of subjects such as statistics, robotics, databases and fluid dynamics.

Some of the personal skills required to be an Automation Engineer include creative thinking, being aware of the technology industry and the ability to troubleshoot equipment complications.


Civil Engineers

The main responsibilities of a civil engineer include designing, developing and constructing a variety of different projects that can be based in the natural or built environment.

They have to make sure that all projects are planned properly and closely matched to the requirements of various clients. They monitor projects from start to finish, which includes looking over the construction process and managing the creative design of the project.

This role can generate a great deal of job satisfaction and motivation due to the opportunity to enhance the quality of life of the public.


Construction Engineers

Construction engineers are the brain force behind making blueprints of design and architecture come to life. They have the ability to turn design outlines into hotels, hospitals, skyscrapers and a range of complicated structures.

The main requirements for a Construction Engineer are a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, they must be licensed professional engineers and they must be able to pass two exams on the role.

Personal attributes include being able to think critically, solve complex problems under pressure and have excellent planning and organisational skills.


Electrical Engineers

Electrical engineers are responsible for enhancing, planning and maintaining electrical systems. Any job they participate in is likely to involve quality control factors such as sustainability, focus on the economy, reliability and most importantly, safety.

A candidate who is interested in working as an Electrical Engineer cane expect to work within manufacturing, transportation, the building industry and the production and distribution on electricity.

Personal attributes required for this role include the ability to meet customer requirements, service and maintain equipment, abide by strict safety guidelines and work well in a team.

Project Managers

Project managers have the ability and authority to plan, control and organise the smooth running of industrial processes.

Some of the main responsibilities of a Production Manager in the Engineering industry are making sure that projects are cost effective and working to budget, putting together production timetables, quality control, picking and maintaining equipment and looking out for training needs.

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