An indispensable career roadmap for newly graduated mechanical engineers From the Institution of Mechanical Engineers comes a practical and hands-on exploration of the career opportunities available to engineers. The IMechE Engineers??? Careers Guide 2013 discusses the engineering industry from a birds-eye view before conducting deep dives into a variety of industries, including energy and utilities, aerospace and defense, transport and automotive, healthcare, and more. You???ll get practical guidance on obtaining necessary work experience, submitting attractive applications, and preparing for industry interviews. You???ll also learn about the benefits of professional registration and the steps you???ll need to take if you wish to further your engineering education.

Foreword. About the Author. Acknowledgements. 1 Engineering Industry Overview. 2 Energy and Utilities. 3 Aerospace and Defence. 4 Transport and Automotive. 5 Healthcare. 6 Manufacturing. 7 Getting In: Work Experience, Applications and Interviews. 8 Getting On: Training and Qualifications. 9 Further Study and Academia.

This is the most complete career resource guide book for engineers dealing with the non-technical side of engineering. It provides career advice for engineers at all stages of their careers, whether newly graduated, mid-career, or soon-to-be-retired. This book provides many real world, practical, proven, common sense career tips supported by actual work and experiences/examples. Tips deal with problems the engineer may encounter with supervisors, co-workers and others in the corporation. The book provides step-by-step guidance on how to deal with career problems and come out ahead.

This comprehensive, easy-to-read resource provides graduating high school students and college freshmen with everything they need to know about pursuing an engineering degree and the types of work performed by new graduates as well as seasoned professionals. The author discusses the preparation needed to enter an engineering program, introduces the reader to engineering curricula, and presents numerous recommendations on ways a student can enhance the education experience. Brimming with constructive guidance, On Becoming An Engineer will be invaluable to every student who considers matriculating in an engineering program. It will also be a useful guide for parents, high school career counselors, and both admissions administrators and incoming students in schools of engineering.

The Engineer's Guide to Plant Layout and Piping Design for the Oil and Gas Industries gives pipeline engineers and plant managers a critical real-world reference to design, manage, and implement safe and effective plants and piping systems for today's operations. This book fills a training void with complete and practical understanding of the requirements and procedures for producing a safe, economical, operable and maintainable process facility. Easy to understand for the novice, this guide includes critical standards, newer designs, practical checklists and rules of thumb. Due to a lack of structured training in academic and technical institutions, engineers and pipe designers today may understand various computer software programs but lack the fundamental understanding and implementation of how to lay out process plants and run piping correctly in the oil and gas industry. Starting with basic terms, codes and basis for selection, the book focuses on each piece of equipment, such as pumps, towers, underground piping, pipe sizes and supports, then goes on to cover piping stress analysis and the daily needed calculations to use on the job. - Delivers a practical guide to pipe supports, structures and hangers available in one go-to source - Includes information on stress analysis basics, quick checks, pipe sizing and pressure drop - Ensures compliance with the latest piping and plant layout codes and complies with worldwide risk management legislation and HSE - Focuses on each piece of equipment, such as pumps, towers, underground piping, pipe sizes and supports - Covers piping stress analysis and the daily needed calculations to use on the job