Working in all engineering fields

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A Mechanical Engineering degree allows for work in various engineering fields, including structural engineering, but specialization may enhance job prospects. While a degree provides a foundation for diverse opportunities, specific areas like piping and pressure vessel codes are typically associated with mechanical engineering, whereas structural codes align with civil engineering. The discussion emphasizes the importance of aligning educational goals with career aspirations, particularly for those interested in robotics. Ultimately, pursuing a specialization could be beneficial, especially for students without current job offers. A well-rounded education in mechanical engineering can still open doors across multiple engineering disciplines.
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I am currently a student studying for Mechanical Engineering. For the longest time I have been under the impression that with my Me. En. degree I could, more or less, work in almost any field of engineering. Specifically Structural Engineering. Is this assumption correct or should I really begin to specialize as much as possible in a field?
 
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what do you want to do with your degree?
 
nobee said:
So if you have a job then your current engineering is enough and if you don't have then the specialization is confirm.


if you're talking to me, then kind of. I never mentioned a job, just a goal.
I study engineering because I want to make robots. Granted, a job will help with that goal. But so will education in mechanical engineering. And a degree will help with a job.
 
You can work in many areas of structural engineering with an ME degree. However, piping and pressure vessel codes traditionally fall under mechanical engineering and structural codes are part of building codes, which fall under civil engineering.
 
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