Engineering Cluster
Are you a creative thinker with strong analytical skills?
Engineers work across disciplines and in a variety of industries. They are typically highly skilled at solving problems and creating new products, systems, or structures. They innovate through extensive use of their analytical skills. Typical careers in engineering include the following.
- Aerospace Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Science Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
The following are just a few courses that you might consider while exploring this career cluster. Please note that course numbers and titles are subject to change. Consult the Course Catalog for current course information.
- Math: MAT 120, 121, 122, 221, 236
- Physics: PHY 161, 162
- Chemistry: CHE 121, 161
- Engineering: EGR 131, 231, 270, 271, 311, 385
General information about off-campus study, travel abroad, passport applications, and affiliated and non-affiliated study abroad programs is available from the Office of International and Off-Campus Studies. Students may participate in multiple off-campus study opportunities during their careers at Cornell. In order to be eligible to participate in any off-campus study at Cornell, students must:
- have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 (unless a higher grade point average is specified)
- be in good disciplinary standing with the college
- be in good financial standing with the college
- American Academy of Environmental Engineers
- American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- American Nuclear Society
- American Society for Materials International
- American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Association for Women in Science
- Biomedical Engineering Society
- Engineers Without Borders
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics
- Institute of Industrials and Systems Engineers
- Institute of Transportation Engineers
- International Society of Explosives Engineers
- National Academy of Engineering
- National Society of Black Engineers
- National Society of Professional Engineers
- Society of Petroleum Engineers
- Society of Women Engineers
- Chemistry Interest Group
- Math Club
- Computing Club
- Environmental Club
- Student Senate
- LEADS Program
- Engineering Club
- Women in STEM
Recent internship sites:
- Technical Intern, Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, IA
- Research Intern, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
- Intern, Digital Artefacts, Iowa City, IA
- Student Intern, Aquillius Corporation, San Diego, CA
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Automation Engineer Intern, Ramco Innovations, Des Moines, IA
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Biotech Engineer Intern, Microtek, Inc., San Diego, CA
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Catalyst Intern, Aquillius Corporation, San Diego, CA
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Civil Engineering Intern, 3 Rocks Engineering, Canyon City, CO
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Engineer Intern, Trans Global Contracting Company, WLL, Manama, Bahrain
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Engineering Intern I, City of CR Public Works, Cedar Rapids, IA
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Industrial Engineer Co-Op, Collins Aerospace, Cedar Rapids, IA
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Intern - Electrical Engineer, Kimley-Horn Mesa, Office Mesa, CA
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Soft Matter Kitchen Intern, George Washington University, Washington, DC
Job search resources:
- Berry Career Institute recommended job boards
- Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational outlook handbook - architecture and engineering
- O*Net Online
Ingenuity in Action Experiences and Funding:
Use the “See Alumni” button on the Cornell College page on LinkedIn to view alumni by major, geographic location, industry, etc.
Alumni Careers
- Energy Engineer, Facilities Strategies Group, Fort Mill, SC
- Process Engineer, Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, CA
- Mechanical Engineer, Collins Aerospace, Charlotte, NC
- Design Engineer, AppliedMicro, Sunnyvale, CA
- Systems Integration and Test Engineer, Lockheed Martin, Bethesda, MD
- Electrical Systems Engineer, Constellation, IL
- Software Engineer, Brooksource, remote
- Healthcare Interface Engineer, Baxter International Inc., Deerfield, IL
- Principal Engineer, Syndio, Seattle, WA
- Airport CAD Technician, Artmstrong Consultants, Inc., on-site
- Support Engineer, Jellyvision, Chicago, IL
- Senior QA Engineer, Pax8, Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Mechanical Design Engineer, Grayhill, on-site
- Production Engineer at Mako Radio, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Technical Support Engineer, Flexera, Itasca, IL
- Associate Systems Engineer, Skydance Animation, Greater Los Angeles Area
Should I earn a postgraduate degree?
- Master's degrees in specific disciplines such as biomedical engineering and electrical and computing engineering often provide advanced skills and command a higher salary if you'd like to specialize in a given discipline. A master's of engineering and M.B.A. may be a good choice for those looking to advance into managerial or leadership positions.
- A Ph.D. is recommended for those pursuing research opportunities both in the private and public sectors.