What can I do with a Major inMechanical & Energy Engineering?

O*net Outlook Link to Career Titles

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Energy Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical Engineering Technologists
Energy Auditors
Energy Brokers
Wind Energy Engineers
Mechanical Engineering Technicians
Wind Energy Project Managers
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Civil Engineers
Solar Energy Installation Managers
Electronics Engineering Technicians
Electromechanical Engineering Technologists
Mechatronics Engineers
Electro-Mechanical Technicians
Engineering Managers

Links:

Job Search Websites:

UNT Eagle Network

Dice dot Com

Engineering Central

Engineers International

Just Engineers dot Net

Mechanical Engineer dot Com

Engineer dot Net

Engineer Jobs dot Com

Engineering Central

The Office of Basic Energy Sciences

Professional Energy Jobs dot Com

Professional Associations:

UNT Alumni Association

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Association of Energy Engineers

National Academy of Engineering

National Society of Power Engineers

World Energy Engineering Congress

National Society of Professional Engineers

Texas Board of Professional Engineers

The International Association of Mechanical Engineers

International Human Powered Vehicle Association (IHPVA)

Examples of Employers Recruiting This Major:

Priefert Mfg
Vertex Business Services
Praeses, LLC
Concord Solutions, LLC
Energy Future Holdings
TrIdea Solutions, LLC
Apex Systems Inc.
Ocular LCD
American Eagle Airlines
McCon Building and Petroleum Services, Inc.
Intellisoft Technologies Inc.
MapFrame Corporation
Chase Plastic Services
Aura Optical Systems, L.P.
Trace Life Sciences, Inc
University of Oklahoma, School of Industrial Engineering
TechniPower
Flextronics
Dibon Solutions Inc
Orsat LLC
Aerotek Professional Services
Allied Electronics, Inc.
Fort Worth Gasket & Supply
Murphy Technical Inc.
Gardner Denver
MISource Inc.
CHM Industries, Inc.
Bridge Crane Specialists, Ltd.
MainFrame, Inc.
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Dibon Solutions
PivotPoint Solutions
AFB Manufacturing
AIRCOM International
Parsons
Southwest Materials Handling Company
DirectPointe
MD Consult Group
Composite Technology, Inc.
Southwest Research Institute
RECON
World Energy Systems, Inc.
Electronic Representative Association SW
Unilin
Samson Controls, Inc.
Frito-Lay, Inc.
TENG & Associates, Inc.
Executive Recruiters International LLC
Verizon Business
WorkingBuildings
Jacobs
Energy Future Holdings
Insight Merchandising Inc.
Acxiom Corp.
Geoservices
Infosys Technologies
Tyco International
Shermco Industries, Inc.
Legacy Contracting, L.P.
Emoteq Corporation
Fluidic Techniques
Plastronics Socket Company
Daikin AC (Americas) Inc.
Michelin North America
GE Power Services
Associated Airs Center
Poly-America
AR Systems Inc.
C-People Inc.
Alibre Inc.
Aerotek Energy
Transportation Technology Services, Inc.
Holly Corporation
Alltrans
Lennox International
ILC Dover LP
Charter Builders, Ltd.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Learned with this Degree:

Knowledge:

  • Engineering and Technology
  • Mechanical
  • Design
  • Mathematics
  • Production and Processing
  • Administration and Management
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Physics

Skills:

  • Mathematics
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Science
  • Active Listening
  • Time Management
  • Operations Analysis

Abilities:

  • Problem Sensitivity
  • Deductive Reasoning
  • Inductive Reasoning
  • Information Ordering

Majoring in Mechanical and Energy Engineering:

The B.S. degree combines the fundamentals of mechanical engineering with a broad specialization on subjects related to energy production, management and distribution.

The mechanical and energy curriculum is multidisciplinary and project-based. That means you will be exposed to other engineering disciplines, take several required courses taught by faculty from other departments, and be on project teams or in classes with students from other engineering disciplines. Most of the required course work will entail working on an individual project or team project that will help you gain an experiential understanding of the material.

During your first year of study, you will take preparatory courses in mathematics and the basic sciences, including physics, computer science and chemistry. Your required engineering courses will focus on areas such as thermal science, fluid flow and energy; mechanics and materials; dynamics, design and controls; environmental impact of energy production and use; and entrepreneurship.

As you progress toward your degree, you may choose a variety of elective courses that will provide you an in-depth knowledge of a specific engineering subject.

Career Potential:

The availability of affordable energy is becoming a major challenge for everyone. Mechanical and energy engineers examine ways to harness more efficiently existing energy sources, to develop new energy sources and to better manage the production, distribution and consumption of energy. All of this is done while being conscious of the effects of energy production and consumption on the environment.

The University of North Texas is the first university in the nation to offer a degree in mechanical and energy engineering. This program will begin in Fall 2007. With a bachelor's of science degree in mechanical and energy engineering, your skills may be in demand with companies that focus on:

  • alternative energy
  • energy conservation
  • gas production and distribution
  • nanotechnology
  • nuclear energy
  • petroleum exploration, production, refinement and distribution

The Dallas-Fort Worth region is a prime area for employment of mechanical and energy engineers. Several small and large companies are constantly looking for new graduates and provide excellent employment opportunities for all engineers. The recent rise in energy prices has also accelerated growth and increased employment opportunities in the energy industry significantly.

UNT's Career Center can help you pursue your career. The center has information about jobs and employers, and the staff can help you with resume and letter writing, job search strategies and interview preparation.