Have you ever entered New York City through the Holland or Lincoln tunnel and wondered, “How in the world did they build this?!” Maybe you have marveled at the beauty, efficiency, and grandeur of the Golden Gate Bridge, Eiffel Tower, Hoover Dam, or Japan’s high speed train system. Not every engineering achievement makes the history books, but the contributions to our communities surround us every day. Have clean water? Lights are on? Bridge didn’t collapse? Thank an engineer.
If you are interested in building efficient, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure and communities, consider jobs that shape the built and natural environment.
Dive into Vault Guides
Below are Vault Guides featuring career paths and industries that may match your interests.
Vault’s Job Guides explore specific roles in detail, including employment trends, educational requirements, and day-to-day responsibilities.
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- Architecture Jobs
- Construction Jobs
- Earth Science Jobs
- Environmental Science & Conservation Jobs
- Government Jobs
- Transportation Jobs
- Utilities Jobs
- Waste Management Jobs
In addition, Vault offers an Intern Resource Center, a career advice blog, interviews with professionals, and company and internship rankings.
Keep a Pulse on Real Time Trends
Want even more info about employment trends, earnings, common job titles, and career outlook? Use real time Labor Market Insights (LMI) by Lightcast to learn more. Lightcast integrates official government labor statistics with real time data from job postings and other sources to generate up-to-date employment reports.
- Select your industry of interest- most likely the STEM or the Architecture & Construction category.
- Select the occupation.
- Pick “Nationwide” for U.S.-wide data or choose a particular state for regional labor market insights.
Curious who the top New York state employers are for your dream job? Use LMI to find out.
Check Out Cornellians’ Next Moves
Each year, Cornell Career Services surveys students about their post-graduation plans. You can see where new grads are working and studying in the Student Career Outcomes Dashboard.
The world needs engineers who are ready to design, build, and sustain the infrastructure that millions of people depend on every day. Whether your interest is structures, smart cities, or the environment, there is a career path here for you. Explore these resources to find where you fit in, and talk with a career coach when you have questions or feel stuck.
