Types of engineering job

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• 9. Electrical engineer
• National average salary: $85,396 per year
• Primary duties: Electrical engineers work with power generation and supply systems. They might work with electrical generation systems, wiring, lighting and circuitry. This career can take many forms. It may focus on developing instrumentation that measures electricity, improving systems that generate electricity or streamlining the installations that transmit and utilize power. Electrical engineers regularly evaluate existing systems and solutions and look for ways to improve efficiency in the energy sector.
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• 10. Nuclear engineer
• National average salary: $85,591 per year
• Primary duties: Nuclear engineers work with nuclear energy and radiation. They research the properties of nuclear energy and develop systems and processes to make the best use of this resource. They may develop medical or industrial uses for radioactive materials and establish protocols for working with these materials safely.

11. Materials engineer

• 11. Materials engineer
• National average salary: $88,465 per year
• Primary duties: A materials engineer is responsible for developing, processing and testing the materials that are used in various manufacturing processes. This can include plastics, ceramics, metals and composite materials. Materials engineers study these materials to determine their electrical, mechanical or chemical properties and assess their usefulness in different applications. They operate analytical equipment, prepare samples for testing, interpret the data and organize results so they can make informed recommendations on the best materials to use for new products.
• 12. Chemical engineer
• National average salary: $93,080 per year
• Primary duties: Chemical engineers typically work with pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals or food processing. These professionals research and develop new manufacturing processes for chemical production, byproduct treatment and manufacturing operations.
• They develop safety protocols, establish standard processes and evaluate processing equipment and chemical engineering methods to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations. Chemical engineers may routinely test, assess and troubleshoot existing equipment and processes as well.