This book presents a world of career opportunities. VGM's "Opportunities in" ...series of more than 100 career-specific titles is an invaluable resource for those who want to find out all they can about the professions that interest them. No other series provides such a wide range of comprehensive and current information on virtually every job available.In "Opportunities in Engineering Careers", you'll find: an overview of the main engineering fields, including aerospace, civil, electrical, industrial, and mechanical engineering, and how they affect nearly all aspects of our lives today; in-depth descriptions of the various work environments, job responsibilities, and salaries that you can expect within your chosen specialty; specific information on the type of education you'll need to pursue a career in engineering or engineering technology; and, comprehensive resource sections providing contact information for engineering associations and schools. These indispensable guides will tell you everything you need to know in order to make an intelligent and informed decision about your career - and your future.