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Engineering careers

Use maths and science to design, build and maintain machines, structures and systems.

• Civil engineerCivil engineers plan, design and manage the building of infrastructure — roads, railways, bridges, tunnels, flood defences, water systems and large buildings.3 routes inTypical pay £29,000 to £63,000 a yearEngland · official rangeCompare routes
• Electrical or electronic engineerElectrical and electronic engineers design, build and maintain electrical systems, machines and electronic equipment — from power networks and renewable energy to circuit boards and control systems.3 routes inTypical pay £27,000 to £58,000 a yearEngland · official rangeCompare routes
• Mechanical engineerMechanical engineers design, build, test and improve machines and moving parts — from engines and medical devices to production lines and power plants.3 routes inTypical pay £28,000 to £60,000 a yearEngland · official rangeCompare routes

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