Introduction
Engineering is a profession in which knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences is applied to develop ways to use the materials and forces of nature economically for the benefit of humanity. At Rutgers, four-year undergraduate curricula leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science are offered in the fields of applied sciences, bioenvironmental, biomedical, chemical, civil, electrical and computer, industrial, and mechanical engineering, and materials science & engineering. Numerous areas of concentration are available within these disciplines, such as aerospace, biochemical, environmental, and packaging engineering.
Electrical and computer engineering is a diverse field ranging from microelectronics and integrated circuits to information and communication systems and computer engineering. Over the past two decades, increasing numbers of electrical and computer engineering graduates have been engaged in the development and application of semiconductor devices, higher capacity and more diversified computers, and data processing systems, including a mass transmittal of information, better known as the "information superhighway." Graduates also pursue careers in computer hardware and software engineering.
A Sample of Related Occupations
| Applications Analyst | Drafter, Electrical | Printed Circuit Designer |
| Aviation Electronics Engineer | Drafting & Printed Circuit Design Engr. | Prospecting Engineer |
| Cable Engineer | Electrical Test Engineer | Protection Engineer |
| Computer Applications Engineer | Electrolysis & Corrosion-Control Engr. | Robotics Control System Engineer |
| Computer Engineer | Illuminating Engineer | Semiconductor Development Tech. |
| Computer Programmer | Induction-Coordination Power Engr. | Software Engineer |
| Computer-Aided Design Technician | Instrumentation Technician | Solid-State Engineer |
| Control Systems Engineer | Integrated Circuit Layer Designer | Supervisor, Network Control Operations |
| Controls Engineer | Microwave Supervisor | System Development Engineer |
| Data Communications Analyst | Operations Research Analyst | Systems Analyst |
| Design Engineer | Planning Engineer | Systems Programmer |
| Distribution Field Engineer | Power Distribution Engineer | Test Engineer |
Types of Employers
| Private & Non-profit Organizations | ||
| Aircraft Industries | Electronics Manufacturers | Public Utility Companies |
| Appliance Manufacturers | Engineering Firms | Research Facilities |
| Architectural Firms | Hospitals | Retail Organizations |
| Banks | Hotels | Telecommunications Firms |
| Colleges & Universities | Insurance Companies | Textile Industries |
| Construction Firms | Manufacturing Companies | Transportation Companies |
| Consulting Firms | Pharmaceutical Companies | |
| Government Agencies | ||
| Army Corps of Engineers | Federal Aviation Administration | Patent & Trademark Office |
| Army Materiel Command | General Services Administration | Rural Electrification Admin. |
| Bureau of Export Administration | Int'l. Trade Commission | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Bureau of Reclamation | National Aeronautics & Space Adm. | U.S. Navy |
| Defense Mapping Agency | National Institute of Standards & Technology | U.S. Postal Service |
| Department of Energy | National Security Agency | Voice of America |
| Department of State | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | |
Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates
| First Jobs of Recent Graduates | |
| Account Executive, Quantex Microsystems | Product Development Engineer, Telecom Analysis Systems |
| Account Manager, Tektronix | Product Support Specialist, CIGNA Technology Services |
| Analyst, Accenture | Programmer/Analyst, ALK Associates |
| Associate Consultant, Hewlett Packard | Programmer Analyst, American Management Systems |
| Associate Engineer, Computer Sciences Corp. | QA Engineer, Mentor Graphics |
| Associate Engineer, LCC | Senior Programmer, Lion Technology Inc. |
| Associate Programmer, Dun & Bradstreet | Site Manager, Rutgers University Computing Center |
| Associate Programmer Analyst, Goldman Sachs | Software Developer, Panasonic Technologies |
| Consultant, Andersen Consulting | Software Engineer, Motorola |
| Electrical Designer, DLB Associates | Software Engineer, First Data Resources |
| Electrical Engineer, AMPAL | Systems Analyst, Merck & Co., Inc. |
| Electrical Engineer, MCI Int'l. | Systems Consultant, Merrill Lynch |
| Energy Coordinator, Johnson & Johnson | Systems Engineer, GE Aerospace |
| Engineer, Telcordia | Systems Engineer, Infotech Development |
| Implementation Engineer, GE | Systems Engineer, Johnson & Johnson |
| Intermediate Level Designer, AT&T | System Software Engineer, Sun Microsystems, Inc. |
| Int'l. Programmer Analyst, GE | Technical Staff Member, Lockheed Martin |
| IT Explorer, L'Oreal | Technology Analyst, Merrill Lynch |
| LAN Support Specialist, People Soft | Test Engineer, Harris RF Communications |
| Patent Examiner, US Patent & Trade Office | Wide Area Network Engineer, Digital Express Group |
| Jobs of Experienced Alumni (advanced degree information is not available) | |
| Applications Manager, Micron Powder Systems | Lead Engineer, Atlantic Electric |
| Assistant Professor, Loyola University (PhD) | Manager, Bloomberg (PhD Elec. Engineering) |
| Camera Design Engineer, Sensors Unlimited | Patent Attorney, Morgan & Finnegan LLP (JD) |
| Chief Engineer, Lutron Electronics | Policy Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration |
| Communications Engineer, GE | Product Manager, USA Satellite Communications Agency |
| Computer Consultant, Integrated Systems Consulting Grp. | Professor of Engineering Tech., Camden City College, (EdD) |
| Computer Engineer, Naval Surface Warfare Center | Project Engineer, ASCO Electrical Products |
| Controls Engineer, Foster Wheeler Corp. | Regional Sales Manager, Apollo Design |
| Design Engineer, Stonco Lighting | Senior Communication Engineer, OOCL USA Inc. |
| Director, NJ Board of Public Utilities | Senior Electronics Engineer, Lockheed Martin (MS Information Science) |
| Director of MIS, Laboratory Resources Inc. | Senior Engineer, Rockwell Int'l. |
| Director of Special Systems, Encore Computer Corp. | Senior Technical Associate, AT&T |
| Electrical Engineer, AT&T | Software Developer, Image Systems Technology |
| Electronics Engineer, Harry Diamond Laboratories | Software Engineer, Prime Computer Inc. |
| Engineer/Supervisor, General Dynamics Corp. | Systems Architect, Innovative Systems Design (MS Electrical Engineering) |
| Hardware Engineer, Star Technologies Inc. | Technical Specialist, Boeing Helicopters |
| Law Partner, Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein (JD) | Technical Staff, AT&T |
Graduate Schools Attended
| Columbia University, MS, Electrical Engineering | Rutgers University, PhD, Computer Engineering |
| Fordham University Law School, JD, Law | Rutgers University, MS, Statistics |
| Johns Hopkins University, PhD, Biomed. Engr. | Stevens Institute of Technology, MS, Computer Science |
| Lehigh University, MS, Engineering | Stevens Institute of Technology, MS, Electrical Engineering |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology, MS, Computer Engineering | Stevens Institute of Technology, MS, Information Science |
| Princeton University, PhD, Electrical Engineering | University of Maryland, PhD, Computer Science |
| Rutgers University, MBA, Management | University of New Hampshire, MBA, Computer Information Systems |
| University of Pittsburgh, MBA, Marketing |
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Last Updated: 04/23/2009