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Engineering Careers

Engineering is the application of scientific and mathematical principles to help find solutions to technical problems. This is done mainly by building and designing machinery, vehicles, engines, transportation systems, and various kinds of structures.

Engineering is a very broad category that includes everything from robotics to chemical engineering to biomedical engineering! If you like to work with your hands, are good at science, technology and math, and like to solve problems, consider a career in engineering.

On this page you can learn more about careers in this area and where you can obtain training or educational experience. ​

​​Want to learn more about other types of careers? Check out our "Careers by Interest Area" page here!
RIASEC Categories: ​Investigative, Realistic

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  • Types of Engineering Degrees
  • Discover Engineering 

Occupations by Education Level

AA Degree (Community College)
  • Robotics Technician
  • Aerospace Engineering Technician
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​Bachelor's Degree​ (*Many require experience or additional certification beyond the Bachelor's Degree, including a Master's Degree)
  • Civil Engineer
  • Transportation Engineer
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Mechatronics Engineer
  • Petroleum Engineer
  • Biomedical Engineer ​​

Local / Statewide Programs

  • Click on "Find Local Training" inside the "Typical Education" box  for all CareerOneStop links​​
  • Butte College - Technology and Engineering Programs
  • Mechatronics - CSU Chico
  • Robotics - CSU Chico​
  • Cal Poly Biomedical Engineering Program - California Polytechnic State University​​

Get Experience Now!

You can get experience in this field in the following ways:​​
  • Take engineering CTE courses at your local high school, such as Robotics. 
  • Reach out to a business or organization in the career area you are interested in and ask for information on what the job is really like and what type of education or experience is recommended. 

Career Videos

STEM Careers
Environmental Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical, Automotive and Fuel Cell Engineer

Continue Your Search!

  • ​Explore a library of job descriptions written by real people
  • Watch Career Videos​ to see what jobs might be right for you
  • Explore possible careers at the Career One Stop
  • Explore different Career Clusters 
  • ...And of course, you can always Google It!

Explore Current Jobs

  • Search for Jobs by Career Area - CSU Chico list of Online Job Posting Sites
  • Hot Jobs listed by the CSU, Chico Career Center 
  • ​​Indeed.com - Search for jobs in your area or state using keywords
  • Google.com - Search for jobs by category, location, employer, etc.
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  • Home
  • For Students
    • Our Programs
    • CTE Student Handbook
    • Grievance Form
    • Information Release Opt-Out Form
    • Career Services
    • Orbund
    • COVID Resources
  • Butte County ROP
    • About Butte County ROP
    • ROP Programs >
      • Medical Assistant
      • Registered Dental Assistant
      • Certified Veterinary Assistant
      • Phlebotomy Technician
    • Apply
    • ROP Student Handbook
    • Grievance Form
    • Security and Fire Report
    • Financial Aid >
      • Net Price Calculator
    • Gainful Employment Rates
    • CARES
    • COE Self Study
  • Career Exploration
    • Start Exploring Careers
    • Career Camps
    • Career Exploration for Schools >
      • Career Planning Presentation
      • Career Exploration Modules
  • Our Services
    • CTE Professional Development
    • CTE Funding Technical Assistance
    • DSPT
  • CTE Resources
    • Career Technical Education
    • CTE Resources K-8
    • Butte County Schools - CTE
    • CDE Resources
  • Learn More
    • About Butte County CTE
    • News & Updates
    • Local Schools & Partners
    • Our Success Stories
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