For example, could a person get hired as a Mechanical engineer with a degree in Chemical engineering. Obviously they CAN get hired, because that depends on the company. But I mean, does it sounds totally unrealistic or it's actually a common thing that happens.
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It happens all the time......A Chemical Engineer will always be hired as a Chemical Engineer, but may work as a Mechanical Engineer, or a Mechanical Engineer will always be hired as a Mechanical Engineer but may work as a Structural Engineer or an Electrical Engineer on some applications or projects.
In most states when an Engineer gets his professional license it is always in his field of specialty, or graduation, however some states issue a general PE that allows engineers to produce work in any field.
Engineering is engineering and there is a lot of crossover work done.
In most states when an Engineer gets his professional license it is always in his field of specialty, or graduation, however some states issue a general PE that allows engineers to produce work in any field.
Engineering is engineering and there is a lot of crossover work done.
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Engineering degrees require classes in multiple fields of engineering and electives can be in other fields. Generally once an engineer is hired they are mentored by a much more experienced engineer so they are able to be competent in their field. Engineering certification is also that way because a new engineer takes a test to be certified as an EIT (engineer in training) and then after more experience and mentoring they can qualify with in a test process as a PE(professional engineer).