Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
Interests
- Enterprising
- Conventional
- Investigative
Work Values
- Achievement
- Independence
- Working Conditions
Work Styles
- Analytical Thinking
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Stress Tolerance
Tasks
- Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
- Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
- Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
- Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.
- Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.
Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
- Working with Computers
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Detailed Work Activities
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
- Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Technology Skills
- Data base management system software
- Presentation software
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Object or component oriented development software
- Development environment software
Abilities
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Speech Clarity
- Deductive Reasoning
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
- Speaking
- Writing
Knowledge
- Design
- Engineering and Technology
- Mathematics
- Administration and Management
- English Language
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Recycling Systems - Technical AssociateCertifying Organization
Solid Waste Association of North America
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Lubrication SpecialistCertifying Organization
Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Forensic Mold MasterCertifying Organization
National Registry of Environmental Professionals
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Building Commissioning ProfessionalCertifying Organization
Association of Energy Engineers
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Registered Environmental ProfessionalCertifying Organization
National Registry of Environmental Professionals
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $57,010 |
| Median (50%) | $122,090 |
| High (90%) | 239,200+ |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $127,972 |
| Mid Level | $150,174 |
| Senior Level | $162,079 |
| Expert Level | $200,542 |
Employability
There are currently 210,200 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 221,800 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 6%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 6%
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