Mechanical Engineer
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: EngineerFrom this site of the U.S. Department of Labor, you can gather some basic information on what it’s like to be an engineer, including mechanical engineers and related positions. Reading the work description might help you decide if working in this field is right for you. Related occupations and sources of additional information on the industry are available from this site, including specific wages for engineer types.
CareerOneStop: Mechanical EngineeringSelect a state from this menu, and you will be brought to comprehensive information on wages, employment trends, and information on the education and training needed to become a mechanical engineer. A career video is available here, as well as links to related resources and organizations within the field.
Junior Engineering Technical SocietyExplore engineering as a profession at this page, with links to what engineers do, a newsletter, and a special page for students. Go to that link, and you can see about the endless possibilities in this field. A tool at the site, called ASSESS, will help you discover your strengths and guide you to the engineering discipline that is right for you. The Pre-engineering Times newsletter is just for students, as well as videos, career profiles, and national academic competition information and other opportunities to experience an engineering career firsthand.
Princeton Review: Mechanical EngineeringFind the basics about mechanical engineering at this page, the challenges you will face, and the high school preparation needed and college programs in this field. Links at the left of the page will bring you to a sample undergraduate curriculum, fun facts, and details on graduate programs and careers.
Occupational Titles
Mechanical Engineer
Applications Engineer, Manufacturing
Automotive Designer
Automotive Engineer
Engine Designer
Engineer
Engineer, Automotive
Engineer, Brake
Engineer, Combustion
Engineer, Cryogenics
Engineer, Design Cooling And Heating Systems
Engineer, Design Machine
Engineer, Design Mechanical
Engineer, Design Tool
Engineer, Diesel
Engineer, Distribution
Engineer, Equipment
Engineer, Facilities Or Products, Mechanical Design
Engineer, Field Service
Engineer, Heating, Exc. Operators Of Heating Systems
Engineer, Hydraulic
Engineer, Installation
Engineer, Internal Combustion
Engineer, Mechanical
Engineer, Plant Equipment
Engineer, Sheet Metal
Engineer, Textile
Engineer, Tool
Engineer, Utilization
Engineer, Ventilating
Equipment Engineer
Hvac Engineer
Machine Designer, Associate Degree Or Higher
Machine Tool Designer
Mechanical Engineer
Solar Engineer
Test Inspection Engineer
Accredited Academic Programs
Accreditation Board for Engineering and TechnologyYou will find an organization at this site that tells you all about accredited programs in engineering. Click on the program finder link to be taken to a list of engineering programs, which you can search by region, discipline, or state.
Princeton Review: Schools Offering Mechanical EngineeringIf you are interested in becoming a mechanical engineer, check out the list of schools accessible from this site. These are colleges in the U.S. that offer your major in the area you are looking to study in. Complete contact information on web sites for these colleges can be easily accessed to find out more about the academic program.
Salary Levels
PayScale: Mechanical EngineeringA mechanical engineer’s median salary by job is shown at this site, with median pay according to years of experience. Additional information on salary according to employer type, such as a government agency or non-profit firm, is found, as well as salary according to city of employment.
Professional Organizations
American Society for Engineering EducationConferences, publications, and educational information are all available from this organization, where you can access workshops on engineering education for school students. Prism is the organization’s award-winning publication, available on the publications tab, and covers engineering education in the U.S. College profiles and stats, as well as professional journals are here, too.
American Society of Mechanical EngineersA featured item of this page is the early career center, which is dedicated to providing support to students and recent graduates. A video and audio library are offered on such topics as how to succeed in a mechanical engineering career. The student center of the site is geared towards summer internship information and offers articles of special interest to students just starting out in this field.
National Society of Professional EngineersResources at this page include details on licensure, education, and ethics in the field of engineering, employment, an online magazine, and a job board.
Job Opportunity Sources
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Career CenterYou will find a single resource containing many different tools for career exploration here. A salary survey will show you average engineering income and is free to members and non-members alike. Additionally, this page has a niche job board, and a practice curriculum that offers overviews of many different topics aimed to prepare graduates for their careers.
Careers and InternshipsAt this page, you will find opportunities specifically for students and entry-level positions in engineering. The links here will take you to Engineering Central, Engineer.net, and many other opportunities to find your dream job.
Licensing & Certification
ISeek: Certifications for Mechanical EngineersYou will find more than 60 certifications related to a career as a mechanical engineer compiled at this page, including the certification names, their certifying organizations, and links to detailed information on what’s entailed to earn them.
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and SurveyingEngineering and surveying licensing boards are the members of this organization. You can find out about exam registration if this is your field, study materials, news, and updates to the path of professional licensure for engineering.
Professional Engineering LicensureLicensing as a professional engineer is the focus of this page, which informs about the path to the right testing process and how to get fully licensed. Get your questions answered about interstate licensing and find career profiles of several engineers.
Publications
Engineering, Go For It!This publication is for you if you are a student thinking about engineering as a career. The site focuses on the activities that will open you up to a world of opportunity in the field. You can preview sample pages at the site or order a low-cost issue.
Mechanical EngineeringThe magazine of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers has educational resources for students, young professionals, and a host of news and career information. Read features from the current issue online, or browse breaking news and past issues.
PE, The Professional Engineers’ MagazineFind cover stories right here and access to free selected articles from the magazine for professional engineers. You can make your voice heard by finding out more about the JETS program from the Junior Engineering Technical Society. Site navigation at the left leads you to ethics, employment, interest groups, and plenty of other departments.
Online Forums & Blogs
American Society for Mechanical Engineers: CommunitiesClick on this page, and you will find a student center, career center, technical communities, and research discussions. The student center introduces summer internship programs and an early career forum. E-mentoring opportunities for student members are also provided.
Engineering and BlogThis is a biweekly blog that looks at developments in the field of engineering as it relates to the real world. You will find discussions that focus on engineering as it merges with the economy, politics, society, and education, and get a very good idea of the national interest in engineering in a changing world. You can also view related YouTube videos.
Go Engineering BlogThis electronic newsletter/blog tells you about the growing role of engineering in higher education, with news, events, and engineering outreach programs. The blog link in the middle of the page is a high school engineering information center and has archives dating back to 2004.
Career Videos
ISeek: Mechanical EngineersDiscover one of the oldest type of engineering profession and the different jobs that mechanical engineers perform at this video, intended to give you an overview of the career and the skills and abilities needed to succeed.
License to ChillThis is a rap video but also descriptions from young engineers that tells you all about different jobs in the field. The opportunity to travel, to work in diverse industries, and other information for young members is offered.
YouTube: Mechanical EngineersYou’ll find out about the design of robots, machines, generators, and everyday tools, which are the focus of mechanical engineering, at this job description video. This is the broadest engineering discipline, and you can learn all about the different skills, jobs, and rewards of the career at this page.
