Mechanical Engineers
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics · Engineering and Technology
Pay and outlook shown for
New workers start near $74,340; experienced workers reach $159,670. About 1,480 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.
Job outlook
Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.
- Employment change
- +20.1%
- Openings a year
- 90
- Employed in 2024
- 1,182
Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree
Alamo Colleges programs that lead here
No program is mapped to this career yet. Many careers start from a transfer pre-major or a related program.
Browse all programsSkills this career uses
The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.
- Reading Comprehension4.8
- Critical Thinking4.1
- Active Listening4.0
- Mathematics4.5
- Science4.5
- Complex Problem Solving4.5
- Judgment and Decision Making4.1
- Operations Analysis4.4
What the work is
Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
- Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
- Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, or other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
- Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems or needs.
- Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, or repair to ensure that machines or equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
- Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems.
Education people in this job have
Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.
- High school or less1%
- Certificate9%
- Some college8%
- Associate degree29%
- Bachelor's degree52%
Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.
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