Engineering is a required field that requires higher qualifications. Although the bureau of labor has identified 5 different sub-disciplines, there are many types of engineering careers. Each requires a set of studies and internships so that the applicant can be hired for the highest-paid engineering vacancies. As a field that provides different salary ranges, the earlier you decide about a suitable engineering career, the more you can be useful in your work, as it was your choice. If you want to be an engineer and you cannot figure out which engineering field is the best for you. Fratres will inform you about the top engineering career paths, in Pakistan, including the highly demanded types and areas.

How to Become an Engineer in Pakistan?

To become an engineer, you will need, of course, a degree and maybe beyond that. That is, the field of engineering in general terms is not about merely having a degree. It would be best if you underwent a specific chapter of internships and volunteering work. This can be an opportunity If you are on the way to have a degree. However, if you are looking to advance with a higher degree, like a master's degree, then you need to apply for these advanced studies matched to a specific engineering program. Pakistan has a wide range of institutes for the most requested engineering degrees that align with the highly paid careers. Check the top 10 engineering universities in Pakistan. Now let's check the different engineering careers, including their different types.

1.           Computer Engineer

Computer engineering is a highly recommended field for high paid jobs. Concerning salaries, a computer engineer can earn up to $100,000, as a mid-career salary. The same amount can be the average salary in the field of software engineering, data engineering. As this field is a relatively recent type of engineering, the chances of obtaining a job in the pre-mentioned career are so high. The entry-level to such occupations can be either a data science degree program or a computer engineering degree or a computer science program. As you can see all these courses can lead to final career destination. In recent years, there is a massive demand for computer engineers in companies and firms. Since there is a rivalry between big companies, some sources stated that the job growth for computer engineers will be increasing. As a result, private institutes for computer engineers increased in number as well, trying to provide a growth in the average of computer engineer graduates.

2.           Electrical Engineer:

Electrical engineering is one of the oldest engineering fields that don't require a high set of studies and qualifications. Recent statistics have estimated that an electrical engineer can have a median starting salary of up to $57,000. The majority of electrical engineering jobs consist of designing, testing, and supervising electrical equipment, during their manufacturing in factories. However, other electrical engineering careers have a digital aspect as it is only based on designing electronics schematics for commercial and consumer use. In Pakistan, electrical engineering career growth is expected to be around 6%, a rate lower than average, through the rest of the decade. Even though abroad, the mid-career salaries for electrical engineers are estimated up to $89,180. You can also read:

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3.           Aviation Engineer:

In every airport, some engineers control the plane functioning and supervise the security of each flight. Aviation engineers can be a combination of different engineer groups working on various sectors in the plane. There are mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and aerospace engineers who manage the tasks of all these groups. The entry-level to aviation engineering requires a degree in aerospace engineering. The starting salary for his job can be in the range of $65,450. An average salary of an aerospace engineer is $103,720. In recent studies, the need for aerospace engineers is going to increase in the next few years, as it is considered a high paid career in the job market. For more info on airline jobs, check this article:

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4.           Chemical Engineering:

Chemical engineering is considered an essential field in Pakistan, since it interferes with the manufacturing of many products, such as detergents, medicine, and food supplements, etc. Chemical engineers are also active in the areas of research. That is, they do not only work for chemical companies, but also in laboratories that manufacture different chemical entities and sell them in the market or export them elsewhere. Moreover, this field contains other sub engineering careers such as biomedical engineering, agricultural engineering. The estimated salary for a mid-career of a chemical engineer can reach $109,000. 

5.   Materials Engineer:

Material engineering is a highly recommended field, devoted to testing materials that are usually employed in industries. Materials engineers can work in many disciplines. For example, they can control the quality of consumer products such as metals and fabrics. Material engineers are essential in keeping a balanced ecosystem by adopting the use of safe materials. By the coming of 2020, the demand for materials engineers is increasing, and salaries are up to $85,150. 

This was all about engineering fields, types, and careers in Pakistan. Choose what is best for you. You can enroll in the appropriate institute that can guide towards the best engineering path.