Engineering (Pre)
Careers and Earning Potential
Interested in a career in engineering? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study. The fields below are a sampling. Visit Career Coach to search all careers.
Research, design, develop, test or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components and systems for commercial, industrial, military or scientific use.
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are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
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Apply knowledge of engineering, biology and biomechanical principles to the design, development and evaluation of biological and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems and health management and care delivery systems.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
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Perform engineering duties involved in the planning, designing and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants and water and sewage systems.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
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Plan, direct or coordinate activities and research and development in fields auch as architecture and engineering.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
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