Develop plans for surface transportation projects, according to established engineering standards and state or federal construction policy. Prepare designs, specifications, or estimates for transportation facilities. Plan modifications of existing streets, highways, or freeways to improve traffic flow. Link: https://youtu.be/scqBHHO_4mA
Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations Your browser does not support the video tag.
Design, develop, or supervise the production of materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition, applying principles of nanoscale physics and electrical, chemical, or biological engineering. Link: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/17-2199.09 Your browser does not support the video tag.
Research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices. Link: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/17-2199.06 Your browser does not support the video tag.
Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control. Link: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/17-2199.05 Your browser does not support the video tag.
Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or calibrate machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists. Link: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/17-3027.00 Your browser does not support the video tag.
Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer...
Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials....
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