Professional Engineer information
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$46.5K - $54.7K
2% of jobs
$54.7K - $62.9K
1% of jobs
$62.9K - $71.1K
13% of jobs
$71.1K - $79.3K
4% of jobs
$81.9K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$79.3K - $87.5K
16% of jobs
$87.5K - $95.7K
14% of jobs
The median wage is $95.9K / yr.
$95.7K - $103.9K
20% of jobs
$108.2K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$103.9K - $112.1K
11% of jobs
$112.1K - $120.2K
7% of jobs
$120.2K - $128.4K
5% of jobs
$128.4K - $136.6K
7% of jobs
$46.5K
$97.1K
$136.6K
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What are Professional Engineers?
What is the difference between Professional Engineer vs Mechanical Engineer?
| Aspect | Professional Engineer | Mechanical Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Requires PE license, degree, work experience, exam | Requires degree, possibly fundamentals exam, but not license |
| Work Environment | Design, review, sign off on projects, often in consulting or engineering firms | Design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing in various industries |
| Industry Usage | Licensed in engineering projects, legal responsibility | Commonly employed in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and more |
The main difference between a Professional Engineer and a Mechanical Engineer is that the PE is licensed and authorized to sign off on engineering projects, ensuring legal and safety standards are met. Mechanical Engineers typically hold the necessary education and experience but do not have licensing requirements unless they pursue PE licensure. Both roles work closely in engineering fields, but the PE designation signifies a higher level of responsibility and legal accountability.
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What Do Professional Engineers Do?
A professional engineer uses mathematics and science to create safe and efficient buildings, machines, and applications. Engineers typically specialize in a particular field, such as aerospace, mechanical, or structural engineering. Your job duties vary depending on your area of expertise and employer but may include creating plans, designing machinery, or building skyscrapers. This career often involves a combination of office and field work. Frequent travel is an additional job requirement for many professional engineering jobs. Long hours and overtime work are also expected to meet deadlines.
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$82K - $109K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement
Posted 15 hours ago
MasTec rating
7.4
Based on 150 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
36th of 78 rated construction
Job description
MasTec Professional Services provides end-to-end engineering, design, and integrated services to the power, oil & gas pipeline, and gas distribution industries across the country. With a genesis in construction and a skilled team of multidiscipline engineers and project management professionals, the company delivers best-in-class infrastructure solutions, including design, asset integrity management, feasibility studies, surveys, constructability reviews, turnkey delivery services, and more. MasTec Professional Services creates collaborative partnerships with clients by building trust and consistently delivering the highest standards of performance.
MasTec Professional Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.
MasTec Professional Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MPS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.
Job Summary
Design complex underground piping projects in urban and rural environments in compliance with client's engineering and construction specifications, field engineering of project requirements, identification of conflicting utilities, engineering and design calculations, and work permit development.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
- Work with Lead Engineer to complete gas engineering projects including calculations, design & constructability reviews, work procedures and Bill of Materials.
- Setting and maintaining technical practices
- Work with complex CAD software to draft products and specialized equipment to create utility systems.
- Prioritize tasks, establish and adhere to deadlines, and create timelines for work completion.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills as well as the ability to adapt to change.
- Ability to collaborate with engineers, designers, supervisors, financial experts, and project team members.
- Researches and implements design improvements.
- Create solutions and make necessary modifications to existing systems.
- Provide quality control and documentation for processes.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety throughout a project’s lifespan.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering
- Computer proficient including AutoCAD, Adobe and MS Office.
- EIT or PE license a plus
- Experience in Gas Design a plus
Physical Demands and Work Environment
This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering
- Computer proficient including AutoCAD, Adobe and MS Office.
- EIT or PE license a plus
- Experience in Gas Design a plus
Physical Demands and Work Environment
This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
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