1. Mechanical Engineering
Nickolas Morin
Intro to engineering and design
4th period

2. Job Description
Mechanical engineers provide efficient solutions to the development of processes and products, ranging from small component designs to extremely large plant, machinery or vehicles.
•manufacturing;
•power;
•construction;
•medical

3. Skills And Characteristics
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Mathematics
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Science

4. Required Training
Mechanical engineers utilize scientific and mathematic principles to devise technical solutions for problems in construction, engine design and manufacturing. Aspiring mechanical engineers must earn a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering at minimum, and many pursue graduate degrees in the field. Every state requires that mechanical engineers earn licensure, which calls for education, supervised work experience and several examinations.
Required Education Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
Licensing Professional Engineer license required
Projected Job Growth ( )* 5%
Mean Salary (2013)* $85,930

5. Typical Wages
According to the BLS, mechanical engineers earned a median salary of $82,100 in The best-paid earned about $123,340, while the lowest-paid earned less than $52,550.
With an average salary of $85,930 in 2013, mechanical engineers are filling their coffers at a higher rate than a number of other technology jobs. Computer programmers, by comparison, make $80,930.
The gap is wider for computer support specialists, who earn an average annual salary of $64,160. Still, some technology jobs, like information security analysts ($91,210) and IT managers ($132,570), earn more than mechanical engineers.

6. Job Outlook
Employment of civil engineers is projected to grow 20 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. As infrastructure continues to age, civil engineers will be needed to manage projects to rebuild bridges, repair roads, and upgrade levees and dams.
Moreover, a growing population means that new water systems will be required while the aging, existing water systems must be maintained to reduce or eliminate leaks of drinkable water. In addition, more waste treatment plants will be needed to help clean the nation’s waterways. Civil engineers play a key part in all of this work.

7. Professional Association
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME): With shrewd attention to standards and regulation, this professional organization for mechanical engineers sets the codes and standards for mechanical devices to ensure quality and safety.

8. Job Listing Company Name: Irrigation Water Management Specialist in CE
Location: Parlier, California
Responsibilities: Collaborate to develop partnerships and leverage resources • Deliver innovative approaches to water resources management • Implement ANR’s Strategic Vision, optimize opportunities for conducting outstanding research and enhance and support extension programs • Operate on the cutting edge of using adaptive technologies to adapt, improve, design and implement water management systems. • Communicate across policy and regulatory environments
Qualifications: A minimum of a Ph.D. is required in irrigation engineering; agricultural engineering with a background in irrigation/meteorology or climatology; or plant or soil sciences (permanent and/or annual crops) with expertise in irrigation water management. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are required. A demonstrated ability in applied agricultural research and extension of information is desirable.