Engineering

Have you always been interested in machines and mechanisms, computers and electrical circuitry or understanding and building the various technologies that surround us every day? Majoring in Engineering at York will help you take the first crucial step in preparing you for a career centered in the scientific world where jobs can be incredibly diverse and range from designing video games to working on technology used in space.

Career Options in Engineering

This list is not exhaustive but it provides a solid idea of what fellow graduates have gone on to do and what potential careers a Engineering degree can offer. Some options are more directly associated with specific areas of Engineering studies than others.

  • Acoustics Engineer
  • Airplane Pilot
  • Automotive Designer
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Biotechnologist
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Chemical Physicist
  • Computer Engineer
  • Computer Network Specialist
  • Computer Programmer
  • Construction Consultant
  • Customs Inspector
  • Database Developer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Electronics Technician
  • Fabric/Textile Developer
  • Food Scientist
  • Forensic Scientist
  • Game/Toy Developer
  • Hardware Engineer
  • Hazardous Materials Manager
  • Health and Safety Inspector
  • Hydrologist
  • Industrial Designer
  • Inventor
  • IT Specialist
  • Light and Optics Specialist
  • Materials Researcher
  • Materials Tester
  • Metallurgist
  • Meteorological Technician
  • Mining Consultant
  • Optical Technician
  • Pollution Analyst
  • Quality Controller
  • Radiologist
  • Research & Development Worker
  • Researcher
  • Safety Engineer
  • Seismologist
  • Software Engineer
  • Soil Tester
  • Teacher
  • Technical Illustrator
  • Technical Writer
  • Telecommunication Engineer
  • Water Quality Inspector

Some of these career choices may require additional education or preparation in the form of graduate studies, experiential education or professional formative courses and exams. For a more in-depth description of some of the careers mentioned above visit Career Cruising (login information can be found on the home page of the Career Centre's online system) or the National Occupational Classification website.