Engineering and Technology

Occupations requiring this knowledge

• Agricultural Engineers6.55
• Photonics Engineers6.52
• Transportation Engineers6.45
• Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary6.45
• Civil Engineers6.43
• Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers6.42
• Chemical Engineers6.39
• Computer Hardware Engineers6.38
• Automotive Engineers6.38
• Water/Wastewater Engineers6.35
• Wind Energy Engineers6.32
• Electronics Engineers, Except Computer6.24
• Environmental Engineers6.24
• Water Resource Specialists6.23
• Microsystems Engineers6.17
• Robotics Engineers6.13
• Aerospace Engineers6.10
• Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers6.09
• Materials Scientists6.05
• Electrical Engineers6.04
• Physicists6.04
• Fuel Cell Engineers6.00
• Nuclear Engineers6.00
• Nanosystems Engineers5.81
• Commercial and Industrial Designers5.67
• Mechanical Engineers5.65
• Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers5.64
• Mechatronics Engineers5.61
• Mechanical Drafters5.60
• Sales Engineers5.55
• Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar5.50
• Marine Engineers and Naval Architects5.47
• Materials Engineers5.45
• Architectural and Civil Drafters5.44
• Architects, Except Landscape and Naval5.43
• Electrical and Electronics Drafters5.37
• Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists5.36
• Architectural and Engineering Managers5.35
• Manufacturing Engineers5.35
• Solar Energy Systems Engineers5.32
• Logistics Engineers5.26
• Petroleum Engineers5.25
• Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists5.21
• Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians5.21
• Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians5.20
• Database Architects5.19
• Operations Research Analysts5.14
• Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians5.12
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians5.11
• Hydroelectric Plant Technicians5.11
• Industrial Ecologists5.09
• Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians5.07
• Validation Engineers5.05
• Geodetic Surveyors5.04
• Automotive Engineering Technicians5.04
• Industrial Engineers5.02
• Computer Network Architects5.00
• Robotics Technicians4.95
• Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians4.92
• Non-Destructive Testing Specialists4.91
• Aviation Inspectors4.91
• Landscape Architects4.90
• Hydrologists4.87
• Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists4.85
• Computer and Information Research Scientists4.84
• Geothermal Production Managers4.83
• Wind Energy Operations Managers4.81
• Biomass Power Plant Managers4.80
• Biofuels Production Managers4.79
• Construction Managers4.75
• Surveyors4.75
• Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers4.72
• Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas4.72
• Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors4.71
• Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians4.68
• Millwrights4.68
• Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment4.67
• Solar Photovoltaic Installers4.65
• Occupational Health and Safety Technicians4.62
• Orthotists and Prosthetists4.62
• Wind Energy Development Managers4.57
• Information Security Engineers4.56
• Hydroelectric Production Managers4.55
• Photonics Technicians4.55
• Network and Computer Systems Administrators4.53
• Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers4.51
• Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay4.46
• Computer Systems Engineers/Architects4.45
• Environmental Restoration Planners4.41
• Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers4.34
• Telecommunications Engineering Specialists4.33
• Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers4.32
• Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians4.32
• Database Administrators4.31
• Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers4.31
• Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians4.30
• Patternmakers, Wood4.30
• Information Technology Project Managers4.29
• Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians4.28
• Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers4.28
• Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary4.27
• Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary4.27
• Pile Driver Operators4.26
• Avionics Technicians4.25
• Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment4.25
• Nuclear Technicians4.24
• Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door4.22
• Government Property Inspectors and Investigators4.21
• Rail Car Repairers4.18
• Occupational Health and Safety Specialists4.17
• Model Makers, Wood4.17
• Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers4.17
• Computer Programmers4.15
• Traffic Technicians4.15
• Computer User Support Specialists4.14
• Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic4.14
• Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers4.13
• Computer Network Support Specialists4.12
• Geothermal Technicians4.12
• Soil and Plant Scientists4.10
• Biochemists and Biophysicists4.10
• Wind Turbine Service Technicians4.10
• Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic4.09
• Energy Auditors4.07
• Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders4.07
• Quality Control Systems Managers4.05
• Food Scientists and Technologists4.05
• Transportation Planners4.05
• Audio and Video Technicians4.05
• Sound Engineering Technicians4.04
• Broadcast Technicians4.01
• Conservation Scientists4.00
• Astronomers4.00
• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary4.00
• Computer and Information Systems Managers3.99
• Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary3.99
• Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians3.99
• Remote Sensing Technicians3.98
• Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters3.97
• Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians3.97
• Physics Teachers, Postsecondary3.96
• Helpers--Electricians3.95
• Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers3.94
• Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers3.94
• Industrial Production Managers3.91
• Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic3.91
• Security Management Specialists3.90
• Gas Plant Operators3.89
• Information Security Analysts3.88
• Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters3.88
• Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers3.88
• Cost Estimators3.86
• Health Informatics Specialists3.86
• Signal and Track Switch Repairers3.86
• Atmospheric and Space Scientists3.85
• Nuclear Power Reactor Operators3.85
• Surveying and Mapping Technicians3.84
• Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers3.84
• Precision Agriculture Technicians3.83
• Special Effects Artists and Animators3.81
• Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians3.80
• Mathematicians3.79
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators3.79
• Hearing Aid Specialists3.78
• Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary3.77
• Bicycle Repairers3.77
• First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers3.77
• Team Assemblers3.76
• Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic3.75
• First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers3.72
• Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters3.71
• Riggers3.69
• Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators3.68
• Order Clerks3.67
• Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers3.66
• Highway Maintenance Workers3.66
• Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic3.66
• Solar Energy Installation Managers3.65
• Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health3.64
• Carpenters3.63
• Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles3.63
• Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators3.63
• Media Technical Directors/Managers3.62
• Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators3.62
• Sustainability Specialists3.61
• Bioinformatics Scientists3.58
• Industrial Machinery Mechanics3.57
• Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers3.56
• Web Administrators3.55
• Mechanical Door Repairers3.55
• Construction and Building Inspectors3.54
• Model Makers, Metal and Plastic3.53
• Agricultural Technicians3.52
• Chief Executives3.51
• Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters3.51
• Microbiologists3.50
• Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors3.50
• Facilities Managers3.49
• Biologists3.48
• Range Managers3.48
• Set and Exhibit Designers3.48
• Transportation Inspectors3.48
• Media Programming Directors3.47
• Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators3.47
• Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary3.46
• Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers3.46
• Tool and Die Makers3.46
• Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners3.45
• Commercial Divers3.45
• Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers3.44
• Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health3.44
• Ship Engineers3.44
• Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic3.42
• Sheet Metal Workers3.40
• Chemists3.39
• Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers3.39
• Biofuels Processing Technicians3.38
• Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants3.38
• Chief Sustainability Officers3.37
• Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers3.37
• Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians3.37
• Medical Equipment Repairers3.37
• Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics3.36
• Brickmasons and Blockmasons3.34
• Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers3.34
• Motorboat Operators3.34
• Natural Sciences Managers3.33
• Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians3.33
• Nurse Anesthetists3.33
• Film and Video Editors3.31
• Medical Appliance Technicians3.31
• Foundry Mold and Coremakers3.30
• Biomass Plant Technicians3.29
• Radiologists3.28
• First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers3.28
• General and Operations Managers3.27
• Climate Change Policy Analysts3.26
• Graphic Designers3.25
• First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers3.25
• Power Distributors and Dispatchers3.24
• Audiologists3.23
• Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers3.23
• Technical Writers3.22
• Fence Erectors3.22
• Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic3.22
• Security Managers3.20
• Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers3.20
• Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary3.19
• Software Developers3.17
• Financial Quantitative Analysts3.15
• Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas3.15
• Locksmiths and Safe Repairers3.15
• Forest and Conservation Technicians3.14
• Helpers--Carpenters3.14
• Engine and Other Machine Assemblers3.14
• Animal Scientists3.13
• Weatherization Installers and Technicians3.13
• Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers3.13
• Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists3.12
• Watch and Clock Repairers3.12
• Structural Iron and Steel Workers3.10
• Home Appliance Repairers3.10
• Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists3.08
• First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand3.08
• Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation3.08
• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School3.06
• Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers3.06
• Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines3.06
• Environmental Compliance Inspectors3.05
• Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics3.05
• Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders3.05
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians3.03
• Orthodontists3.02
• Potters, Manufacturing3.02
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products3.01
• Data Warehousing Specialists3.00
• Interior Designers3.00
• Automotive Body and Related Repairers3.00
• Dental Laboratory Technicians3.00
• Etchers and Engravers3.00
• Cartographers and Photogrammetrists2.99
• Segmental Pavers2.99
• Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers2.99
• Glaziers2.98
• Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners2.98
• Machinists2.98
• Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers2.97
• Bioinformatics Technicians2.96
• Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders2.96
• Video Game Designers2.95
• First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers2.95
• Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers2.95
• Crane and Tower Operators2.94
• Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary2.93
• Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers2.93
• Paperhangers2.92
• Regulatory Affairs Managers2.91
• Computer Systems Analysts2.91
• Web Developers2.91
• Fire Inspectors and Investigators2.91
• Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators2.91
• Pipelayers2.90
• Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers2.90
• Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders2.90
• Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels2.90
• Foresters2.89
• Security Guards2.88
• Helpers--Extraction Workers2.86
• Maintenance Workers, Machinery2.86
• Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2.85
• First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers2.84
• Prosthodontists2.83
• Logistics Analysts2.82
• Supply Chain Managers2.81
• First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers2.81
• Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders2.81
• Tire Builders2.81
• Power Plant Operators2.80
• Roofers2.79
• Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers2.79
• Food Batchmakers2.78
• Business Intelligence Analysts2.77
• Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers2.77
• Firefighters2.76
• Recycling and Reclamation Workers2.76
• Logisticians2.75
• Farm and Home Management Educators2.74
• Emergency Management Directors2.73
• Business Continuity Planners2.73
• Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary2.73
• Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners2.73
• Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers2.73
• Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers2.72
• Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers2.71
• Fishing and Hunting Workers2.70
• Continuous Mining Machine Operators2.70
• Dentists, General2.68
• Floor Sanders and Finishers2.67
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists2.65
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products2.65
• Boilermakers2.65
• Stonemasons2.65
• Insulation Workers, Mechanical2.65
• Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers2.65
• Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers2.65
• Geneticists2.64
• Medical Dosimetrists2.63
• Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists2.63
• Costume Attendants2.63
• Molecular and Cellular Biologists2.62
• Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film2.61
• Preventive Medicine Physicians2.61
• Hazardous Materials Removal Workers2.61
• Commercial Pilots2.61
• Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining2.60
• Emergency Medicine Physicians2.59
• First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers2.59
• Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters2.59
• Wellhead Pumpers2.58
• General Internal Medicine Physicians2.57
• Obstetricians and Gynecologists2.56
• Regulatory Affairs Specialists2.55
• Chemical Technicians2.55
• Museum Technicians and Conservators2.55
• Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2.55
• Anesthesiologists2.54
• Endoscopy Technicians2.54
• Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas2.54
• Producers and Directors2.53
• Roof Bolters, Mining2.53
• First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators2.53
• Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders2.52
• Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic2.52
• Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors2.52
• Tire Repairers and Changers2.51
• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General2.51
• Loss Prevention Managers2.50
• Document Management Specialists2.50
• Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary2.50
• Opticians, Dispensing2.50
• Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2.50
• Terrazzo Workers and Finishers2.48
• Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters2.48
• Roustabouts, Oil and Gas2.48
• Marketing Managers2.47
• Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians2.47
• Chefs and Head Cooks2.46
• Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2.46
• Geographers2.45
• Motion Picture Projectionists2.45
• Statisticians2.43
• Rock Splitters, Quarry2.43
• Radiologic Technologists and Technicians2.41
• Nuclear Monitoring Technicians2.40
• Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary2.40
• Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders2.40
• Dredge Operators2.40
• Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators2.39
• Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders2.39
• Hoist and Winch Operators2.39
• Recycling Coordinators2.38
• Airfield Operations Specialists2.38
• Parking Enforcement Workers2.37
• Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders2.37
• Sailors and Marine Oilers2.37
• Photographers2.36
• Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters2.36
• Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products2.35
• Art Directors2.35
• Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2.33
• Cargo and Freight Agents2.32
• Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders2.32
• Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers2.30
• Podiatrists2.30
• Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles2.30
• Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators2.29
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers2.28
• Procurement Clerks2.28
• Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders2.28
• Nuclear Medicine Technologists2.27
• Parts Salespersons2.27
• Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing2.27
• Coroners2.26
• Medical and Health Services Managers2.25
• Forensic Science Technicians2.24
• Park Naturalists2.22
• Semiconductor Processing Technicians2.22
• Postmasters and Mail Superintendents2.21
• Biostatisticians2.21
• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School2.21
• Clinical Data Managers2.20
• Optometrists2.20
• Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas2.20
• Management Analysts2.19
• Athletes and Sports Competitors2.19
• Clinical Nurse Specialists2.19
• Radiation Therapists2.18
• Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining2.18
• Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons2.18
• Lodging Managers2.17
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons2.17
• Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers2.17
• Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary2.16
• Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts2.16
• Food Science Technicians2.14
• Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals2.14
• Search Marketing Strategists2.13
• Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists2.13
• Neurodiagnostic Technologists2.13
• Quality Control Analysts2.12
• Electricians2.12
• Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs2.11
• Appraisers of Personal and Business Property2.10
• Personal Care Aides2.10
• Skincare Specialists2.10
• Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers2.10
• Air Traffic Controllers2.08
• Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare2.06
• Chiropractors2.05
• Cytogenetic Technologists2.05
• Transit and Railroad Police2.05
• Meter Readers, Utilities2.05
• Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks2.05
• Agricultural Inspectors2.05
• Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders2.05
• Intelligence Analysts2.04
• Animal Breeders2.04
• Tile and Stone Setters2.04
• Statistical Assistants2.02
• Motorcycle Mechanics2.02
• Prepress Technicians and Workers2.02
• Gambling Managers2.01
• Fish and Game Wardens2.00
• Bridge and Lock Tenders2.00
• Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation1.99
• Craft Artists1.96
• Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers1.96
• Packers and Packagers, Hand1.96
• Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic1.95
• Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders1.95
• First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1.94
• Freight Forwarders1.93
• Slaughterers and Meat Packers1.92
• Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand1.92
• Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners1.91
• Nurse Practitioners1.91
• Online Merchants1.90
• Purchasing Managers1.89
• Tree Trimmers and Pruners1.89
• Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers1.89
• Chemical Plant and System Operators1.89
• Machine Feeders and Offbearers1.89
• Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling1.88
• Flight Attendants1.88
• Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys1.87
• Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic1.87
• Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders1.87
• Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders1.87
• Neurologists1.85
• Forest and Conservation Workers1.84