Prepare drawings and topographical and relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, pipelines, flood control projects, and water and sewerage control systems.

Prepare detailed drawings of architectural designs and plans for buildings and structures according to specifications provided by architect.

Perform site specific engineering analysis or evaluation of energy efficiency and solar projects involving residential, commercial, or industrial customers. They design solar domestic hot water and space heating systems for new and existing structures, applying knowledge of structural energy requirements, local climates, solar technology, and thermodynamics.

Design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems and prepare and develop site specifications.

Design, develop, or supervise the production of materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition, applying principles of nanoscale physics and electrical, chemical, or biological engineering.

Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.

Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.

Research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (mems) devices.

Design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes. They work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs to increase producibility and decrease costs.

Design, develop, or evaluate energy related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. They specialize in electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (hvac) systems; green buildings; lighting; air quality; or energy procurement.