Typical Tasks
Confer with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures.
Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for engineering and technical work.
Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
Perform administrative functions, such as reviewing or writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, or purchasing of materials or services.
Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Analytical Thinking
Integrity
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Stress Tolerance
Cooperation
What key skills are needed for this job?
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Expected Knowledge
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Common Activities
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
