Opportunities in Engineering

This work surveys engineering as a profession, outlining its scope, major branches, and the personal qualities suited to success. It discusses how engineers apply scientific discoveries, explains how to choose a specialty, and describes career paths including consulting and promotion. Chapters examine civic responsibility, professional ethics, and the engineer's potential influence on public administration and society. Practical advice covers qualifications, career advancement, and measures of achievement, while later sections consider future opportunities and the personal traits—temperament, idealism, and public-mindedness—likely to determine professional fulfillment.