Computer Aided Design

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The engineering sector is ideal for those innovative bright sparks who enjoy coming up with new ways of doing things, have problem-solving skills and enjoy working practically.

Electrical Engineer

Average salary - £27,000 - £58,000*

Electrical engineers design, build and maintain electrical systems, machinery and equipment in lots of different industries.

Day to day tasks:

Draw up project plans and technical diagrams, using engineering design software, estimate costs and project timings, test installations and systems, and analyse results, make sure projects meet safety regulations, co-ordinate the work of technicians and craftspeople, oversee inspection and maintenance programmes.*

Working environments:

You could work in a factory, at a power station, in a workshop, at a research facility or in an office. Your working environment may be at height.*

*Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

Mechanical Engineer

Average salary - £26,000 to £52,000*

Mechanical engineers design, build and install machinery used in industries like power, engineering, transport and manufacturing.

Day to day tasks:

Turn research ideas into technical plans using computer aided design software, test mechanical systems and analyse data to make improvements, assess the safety of mechanical machinery and equipment, oversee maintenance programmes in buildings, power stations and production plants, manage a project team of technicians, designers and other engineering professionals.*

Working environments:

You could work in an office, in a factory or visit sites. Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers.*

*Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the engineering sector include**:

Communication | Management | Problem Solving | Planning | Customer Service

**Information from EMSI 2025

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