Industries & Careers for Engineers (WetFeet Insider Guide)

Professional societies recognize more than 25 engineering specialties, and new ones continue to develop with advances in science and technology. Engineers tend to refer to themselves by the type of engineering work they do, such as "mechanical engineer" or "civil engineer." Choosing one specialty, though, doesn't preclude you from working in another field; crossing over is fairly common. And the best news: The future looks bright for engineering grads, whether you choose a technical career path or want to use your expertise in a less traditional way.