CAREERS

Because Mechanical Engineering is the most general of the engineering disciplines, graduates of this program will be able to seek positions in most industries that employ any type of engineers. Their specialization in the energy field will make the graduates of the program particularly attractive to energy-related industries. The following is a partial list of industries to which graduates of this program will be qualified to apply for positions:

• Advanced materials design
• Aerospace
• Alternative energy (solar, wind, geothermal…)
• Automotive manufacturing and parts
• Chemicals
• Computer hardware and software
• Electric utilities
• Electronics, controls, and sensors
• Energy conservation
• Engineering education
• Gas production and distribution
• Logistics and operations support
• Manufacturing
• Nanotechnology
• Nuclear energy
• Paper and pulp products
• Petroleum exploration, production, refinement, and distribution
• Pharmaceuticals
• Telecommunications
• Transportation
• Water utilities

The Dallas-Fort Worth area is a prime area for the employment of mechanical and energy engineers. Several smaller and large companies are constantly looking for new graduates and provide excellent employment opportunities for all engineers. The recent rise in energy prices has also accelerated growth and has increased employment opportunities in the energy industry significantly. The UNT Career Centerhas a large database with information on employers, and its staff is ready to assist University students with finding suitable employment opportunities.  Active local sections of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Association of Energy Engineers, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, with which the Department is affiliated, provide ample opportunities for networking and advancement.

An important fact that may surprise many prospective students is that graduates with similar degrees occasionally seek and obtain admission to other professional schools in order to pursue careers in the fields of management (especially technology management), law (most often patent law), finance, sales, and medicine. An incx2reasing number of professionals are using engineering as their basic college degree to pursue careers in such diverse fields.