ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER MANAGING
CAREER DESCRIPTION
WORK ENVIRONMENT
HOW TO BECOME ONE?
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Quick Facts: Architectural and Engineering Managers
2012 Median Pay$124,870 per year
$60.03 per hour
Entry-Level EducationBachelor’s degree
Work Experience in a Related Occupation5 years or more
Number of Jobs, 2012193,800
Job Outlook, 2012-227% (Slower than average)
SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS
OCCUPATIONJOB DUTIESENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION 2012 MEDIAN PAY
Architects plan and design houses, office buildings, and other structures.
Bachelor’s degree$73,090Chemical engineers apply the principles of chemistry, biology, physics, and math to solve problems that involve the production or use of chemicals, fuel, drugs, food, and many other products. They design processes and equipment for large-scale safe and sustainable manufacturing, plan and test methods of manufacturing products and treating byproducts, and supervise production.
Bachelor’s degree$94,350Civil engineers design, construct, supervise, operate, and maintain large construction projects and systems, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment.
Bachelor’s degree$79,340Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from development to completion.
Bachelor’s degree$82,790Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, and power generation equipment. Electronics engineers design and develop electronic equipment, such as broadcast and communications systems—from portable music players to global positioning systems (GPS).
Bachelor’s degree$89,630Industrial Production Managers
Industrial production managers oversee the daily operations of manufacturing and related plants. They coordinate, plan, and direct the activities used to create a wide range of goods, such as cars, computer equipment, or paper products.
Bachelor’s degree$89,190Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines. Mechanical engineers design, develop, build, and test mechanical and thermal devices, including tools, engines, and machines.
Bachelor’s degree$80,580Natural sciences managers supervise the work of scientists, including chemists, physicists, and biologists. They direct activities related to research and development, and coordinate activities such as testing, quality control, and production.
Bachelor’s degree$115,730