Career Pathways for Engineers

Manager/Supervising Engineer Track

A next step for engineers after several years of experience is moving into the manager/supervisor track. Managers/supervisors are still involved in day-to-day engineering work, but spend a majority of their time leading their teams and looking at how to improve the quality of power for the customers. Things they do include:

• In charge of projects, using detailed plans to accomplish goals and thinks through, in advance, if project will be successful.
• Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.
• Hire employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work.
• Come up with policies and how to follow them for the engineering work performed in the department, service, laboratory or firm.
• Review and write reports; enforce rules; and make decisions, including whether to buy specific materials or services.

Additional Education Required: While no additional degree is required, companies typically provide training in supervisory and leadership skills.

Number of years of experience: Typically ten years.

Average Salary (Based on national average from O*NET. Will vary depending upon geographic location.): $105,430