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⚙️Engineering

What you learn in Engineering class opens doors to 23 DMV careers — and hundreds beyond. Tap a card to see the full profile.

Key concepts
Design cyclePrototypingMechanicsMaterials
Skills you build
IterationCADSystems thinkingTeam collaboration
Real-world uses
Designing the next EVBuilding resilient power gridsEngineering medical devicesLaunching aerospace missions
Career profiles

Careers powered by Engineering

Each profile shows salary, local demand, education, key skills, a day in the life, and how Engineering connects.

Mechanical Engineer
Investigative
Realistic

Mechanical Engineer

Engineering

Design machines and mechanical systems, then test them until they hold.

DMV median salary
$122k
+11% growth
Local demand
416
openings
Education
Bachelor's Degree
⚙️ Engineering in this career
Mechanical Engineers use design cycle and iteration to designing the next EV.
Key skills
MathDesignProblem SolvingCommunicationTeamwork
Training & credentials
  • Typical path: Bachelor's Degree
A day in the life
Morning
Kick off at office and lab or shop floor, weekday hours, project cycles — team huddle, review priorities, and plan the day using iteration.
Midday
Deep work: apply cad to designing the next ev while collaborating with teammates.
Afternoon
Wrap up projects, share progress, and prep for tomorrow — the same rhythm you practice in Engineering.
Related high school courses
Design cyclePrototypingMechanicsMaterialsPhysicsEngineering Design
Real-world applications
  • Designing the next EV
  • Building resilient power grids
  • Engineering medical devices
  • Launching aerospace missions
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Electrical Engineer
Investigative
Realistic

Electrical Engineer

Engineering

Design the electrical systems inside devices, grids, and buildings.

DMV median salary
$130k
+9% growth
Local demand
279
openings
Education
Bachelor's Degree
⚙️ Engineering in this career
Electrical Engineers use design cycle and iteration to designing the next EV.
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Aerospace Engineer
Investigative
Realistic

Aerospace Engineer

Engineering

Design aircraft, spacecraft, and the systems that fly them.

DMV median salary
$156k
+6% growth
Local demand
103
openings
Education
Bachelor's Degree
⚙️ Engineering in this career
Aerospace Engineers use design cycle and iteration to launching aerospace missions.
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Biomedical Engineer
Investigative
Social

Biomedical Engineer

Engineering

Build medical devices and technology that improve patient care.

DMV median salary
$127k
+7% growth
Local demand
29
openings
Education
Graduate Degree
⚙️ Engineering in this career
Biomedical Engineers use design cycle and iteration to engineering medical devices.
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Civil Engineer
Investigative
Realistic

Civil Engineer

Engineering

Design roads, bridges, water systems, and the public works around them.

DMV median salary
$119k
+6% growth
Local demand
494
openings
Education
Certification
⚙️ Engineering in this career
Civil Engineers use design cycle and iteration to designing the next EV.
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Chemical Engineer
Investigative
Realistic

Chemical Engineer

Engineering

Turn chemistry into products — medicines, fuels, foods, and materials — at production scale.

DMV median salary
$126k
+8% growth
Local demand
29
openings
Education
Bachelor's Degree
⚙️ Engineering in this career
Chemical Engineers use design cycle and iteration to designing the next EV.
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Robotics Technician
Realistic
Investigative

Robotics Technician

Engineering

Build, program, and maintain robots and automated systems.

DMV median salary
$79k
+3% growth
Local demand
29
openings
Education
Certification
⚙️ Engineering in this career
Robotics Technicians use design cycle and iteration to designing the next EV.
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CNC Machinist
Realistic
Conventional

CNC Machinist

Skilled Trades

Program and run machines that cut parts to exact specs.

DMV median salary
$61k
+2% growth
Local demand
567
openings
Education
Apprenticeship
⚙️ Engineering in this career
CNC Machinists use design cycle and iteration to designing the next EV.
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Electrician
Realistic
Conventional

Electrician

Skilled Trades

Install and repair the electrical systems buildings run on.

DMV median salary
$74k
+11% growth
Local demand
1,440
openings
Education
Apprenticeship
⚙️ Engineering in this career
Electricians use design cycle and iteration to designing the next EV.
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Power Line Installer
Realistic

Power Line Installer

Skilled Trades

Install and repair the lines that keep power flowing.

DMV median salary
$102k
+8% growth
Local demand
227
openings
Education
Apprenticeship
⚙️ Engineering in this career
Power Line Installers use design cycle and iteration to building resilient power grids.
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Solar / Wind Technician
Realistic
Investigative

Solar / Wind Technician

Skilled Trades

Install and maintain the equipment that generates clean power.

DMV median salary
$62k
+48% growth
Local demand
55
openings
Education
Apprenticeship
⚙️ Engineering in this career
Solar / Wind Technicians use design cycle and iteration to designing the next EV.
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Aircraft Mechanic
Realistic
Conventional

Aircraft Mechanic

Skilled Trades

Inspect, maintain, and repair aircraft to keep them flying safely.

DMV median salary
$89k
+4% growth
Local demand
240
openings
Education
Certification
⚙️ Engineering in this career
Aircraft Mechanics use design cycle and iteration to designing the next EV.
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Diesel Technician
Realistic

Diesel Technician

Skilled Trades

Service the trucks, buses, and equipment that move the region.

DMV median salary
$71k
+3% growth
Local demand
548
openings
Education
Certification
⚙️ Engineering in this career
Diesel Technicians use design cycle and iteration to designing the next EV.
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Welder
Realistic

Welder

Skilled Trades

Join metal parts for construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure.

DMV median salary
$61k
+2% growth
Local demand
816
openings
Education
Apprenticeship
⚙️ Engineering in this career
Welders use design cycle and iteration to designing the next EV.
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Solar / Wind Technician
Realistic
Investigative

Solar / Wind Technician

Skilled Trades

Install and maintain the equipment that generates clean power.

DMV median salary
$62k
+48% growth
Local demand
55
openings
Education
Apprenticeship
⚙️ Engineering in this career
Solar / Wind Technicians use design cycle and iteration to designing the next EV.
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Construction Manager
Enterprising
Realistic

Construction Manager

Skilled Trades

Plan budgets, schedules, and crews so building projects finish safely.

DMV median salary
$127k
+9% growth
Local demand
806
openings
Education
Certification
⚙️ Engineering in this career
Construction Managers use design cycle and iteration to designing the next EV.
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Electrical Engineer
Investigative
Realistic

Electrical Engineer

Engineering

Design the electrical systems inside devices, grids, and buildings.

DMV median salary
$130k
+9% growth
Local demand
279
openings
Education
Bachelor's Degree
⚙️ Engineering in this career
Electrical Engineers use design cycle and iteration to designing the next EV.
Full profile
Aircraft Mechanic
Realistic
Conventional

Aircraft Mechanic

Skilled Trades

Inspect, maintain, and repair aircraft to keep them flying safely.

DMV median salary
$89k
+4% growth
Local demand
240
openings
Education
Certification
⚙️ Engineering in this career
Aircraft Mechanics use design cycle and iteration to designing the next EV.
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Biomedical Scientist
Investigative
Realistic

Biomedical Scientist

Healthcare

Investigate disease and develop treatments through laboratory research.

DMV median salary
$120k
+11% growth
Local demand
274
openings
Education
Graduate Degree
⚙️ Engineering in this career
Biomedical Scientists use design cycle and iteration to engineering medical devices.
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Architect
Artistic
Investigative

Architect

Engineering

Design buildings that are safe, beautiful, and buildable.

DMV median salary
$111k
+8% growth
Local demand
166
openings
Education
Graduate Degree
⚙️ Engineering in this career
Architects use design cycle and iteration to designing the next EV.
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Civil Engineer
Investigative
Realistic

Civil Engineer

Engineering

Design roads, bridges, water systems, and the public works around them.

DMV median salary
$119k
+6% growth
Local demand
494
openings
Education
Certification
⚙️ Engineering in this career
Civil Engineers use design cycle and iteration to designing the next EV.
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HVAC Technician
Realistic

HVAC Technician

Skilled Trades

Keep heating, cooling, and ventilation systems running safely.

DMV median salary
$71k
+9% growth
Local demand
872
openings
Education
Apprenticeship
⚙️ Engineering in this career
HVAC Technicians use design cycle and iteration to designing the next EV.
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Graphic Designer
Artistic

Graphic Designer

Other

Create visual identity, layouts, and graphics that communicate an idea.

DMV median salary
$73k
+2% growth
Local demand
412
openings
Education
Bachelor's Degree
⚙️ Engineering in this career
Graphic Designers use design cycle and iteration to designing the next EV.
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