1. My Career Research Julian Lockett 4-1-14 2 nd Hour

2. My top 3 Careers -Mechanical Engineer -Electrical Engineer -Chemical Engineer

3. #1 Career Choice: Mechanical Engineer Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics(S.T.E.M)

4. Introduction Engineering has always been interesting for me. I think that my brother influenced me a little bit since he majors in engineering at his college. I’ve always liked tinkering with things too.

5. Career Cluster Mechanical Engineering is in the architecture & engineering cluster Description Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of such equipment as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.

6. Nature of Work Mechanical engineers research, plan, and design mechanical and electromechanical products and systems and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems in performing duties.

7. Working Conditions Work is usually in an office, with some outdoor work. They may have to work near moving mechanical parts and in high, dangerous places. They can be exposed to very humid places and risk electrical shock.

8. Training and Qualifications To become a mechanical engineer, you need to have a bachelors degree. You may need a graduate degree if you want to be promoted into a managerial position

9. Job Outlook  Employment Rate: Rise 5%

10. Earnings Median pay of mechanical engineers(as of 2012) is $80,580 per year($38.74 per hour)

11. Salary Comparison

12. Backup Plan Electrical Engineer  Job- To design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment.  Hours- Mostly full time, with chances of working overtime to meet deadlines.

13. Summary I would like to be an engineer. It is high paying and I think it is interesting. I also may have been influenced by my brother.

14. Citations www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/electrical-and- electronics-engineers.htm www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/electrical-and- electronics-engineers.htm http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and- engineering/mechanical-engineers.htm http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and- engineering/mechanical-engineers.htm http://www.fremontne.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/831 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and- engineering/chemical-engineers.htm