17-0000 ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
17-1000 Architects, Surveyors, and Cartographers
17-1010 Architects, Except Naval
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Plan and design structures such as residences, offices, factories, and public facilities.
Excludes: Landscape Architects (17-1012); Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (17-2121).
Illustrative examples: Building Architect, Architectural Designer, Structural Architect
17-1012 Landscape Architects
Plan and design land areas for parks, highways, airports, schools, and commercial or residential developments.
Illustrative examples: Golf Course Architect, Landscape Designer, Park Planner
17-1020 Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists
17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Research, design, and produce maps or spatial data in digital or graphic form for legal, political, or design purposes.
May use GIS and satellite data to collect and interpret geographic information.
Illustrative examples: Digital Cartographer, Mapper, Topographer
17-1022 Surveyors
Measure and determine property boundaries and land features for engineering, mapping, mining, or construction.
Illustrative examples: Geodetic Surveyor, Land Surveyor, Mineral Surveyor
17-2000 Engineers
17-2011 Aerospace Engineers
Design, construct, and test aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft.
Conduct research on materials and performance improvements.
Illustrative examples: Aeronautical Engineer, Aircraft Design Engineer, Flight Test Engineer
17-2021 Agricultural Engineers
Apply engineering and biological science to problems in power, structures, soil conservation, and product processing.
Illustrative examples: Agricultural Research Engineer, Farm Equipment Engineer
17-2031 Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Integrate engineering and life sciences to develop medical devices, prosthetics, and health-care systems.
Illustrative examples: Biomaterials Engineer, Biomechanical Engineer, Dialysis Engineer
17-2041 Chemical Engineers
Design equipment and processes for manufacturing chemicals and related products.
Illustrative examples: Fuels Engineer, Plastics Engineer, Polymerization Engineer
17-2051 Civil Engineers
Plan and oversee construction of infrastructure—roads, bridges, airports, dams, and water systems.
Includes architectural, structural, traffic, and geotechnical engineers.
Illustrative examples: Bridge Engineer, Construction Engineer, Highway Engineer
17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers
Research, design, and test computer equipment for commercial or scientific use.
May supervise manufacturing or installation.
Illustrative examples: Computer Hardware Designer, Hardware Developer
17-2070 Electrical and Electronics Engineers
17-2071 Electrical Engineers
Design, test, and oversee manufacture or installation of electrical systems and components.
Illustrative examples: Power Distribution Engineer, Illuminating Engineer
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Design and test electronic circuits and systems for telecommunications, aerospace, or instrumentation.
Illustrative examples: Circuit Design Engineer, Telecommunication Engineer
17-2081 Environmental Engineers
Design and implement technologies for pollution control, waste treatment, and site remediation.
Illustrative examples: Environmental Remediation Engineer, Pollution Control Engineer, Water Treatment Engineer
17-2110 Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Promote worksite and product safety through knowledge of mechanics, chemistry, and safety law.
Illustrative examples: Fire Protection Engineer, Product Safety Engineer
17-2112 Industrial Engineers
Design and improve integrated systems for managing production, logistics, and quality control.
Illustrative examples: Manufacturing Engineer, Packaging Engineer, Production Engineer
17-2121 Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
Design, develop, and evaluate marine vessels and ship machinery, including propulsion and power systems.
Illustrative examples: Marine Architect, Naval Engineer, Marine Structural Designer
17-2131 Materials Engineers
Develop and test materials for specialized products; explore new material uses and composites.
Includes metallurgists, ceramics, plastics, and welding engineers.
Illustrative examples: Forensic Materials Engineer, Metallographer, Welding Engineer
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers
Design tools, engines, and machines; oversee their installation and operation.
Illustrative examples: Combustion Engineer, Engine Designer, HVAC Engineer
17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Conduct surveys and develop systems for safe, efficient resource extraction and underground construction.
Illustrative examples: Geophysical Engineer, Mining Safety Engineer, Seismic Engineer
17-2161 Nuclear Engineers
Research or apply nuclear science principles for energy generation and waste management.
Illustrative examples: Reactor Engineer, Nuclear Radiation Engineer
17-2171 Petroleum Engineers
Devise and implement methods for oil and gas extraction and drilling operations.
Illustrative examples: Oil Drilling Engineer, Natural Gas Engineer
17-2199 Engineers, All Other
All engineers not listed separately.
Illustrative examples: Calibration Engineer, Metrologist, Photonics Engineer, Optical Engineer
17-3000 Drafters, Engineering Technicians, and Mapping Technicians
17-3010 Drafters
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters
Prepare detailed drawings and topographic maps used in architecture and civil engineering.
Illustrative examples: Building Drafter, Structural Drafter
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Create wiring diagrams and layouts for electrical equipment and systems.
Illustrative examples: Electrical CADD Technician, Printed Circuit Board Drafter
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters
Draft detailed working diagrams of machinery and devices.
Illustrative examples: Aeronautical Drafter, Tool and Die Designer
17-3019 Drafters, All Other
All drafters not listed separately.
Illustrative examples: Blueprint Tracer, Marine Drafter
17-3020 Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters
17-3021 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Operate and maintain instrumentation and systems for air and space vehicle testing.
Illustrative examples: Flight Data Technician, Wind Tunnel Technician
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Support civil engineers in planning, design, and construction.
Illustrative examples: Geotechnical Technician, Structural Engineering Technician
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Build, test, and repair electronic components and controls under engineer supervision.
Illustrative examples: Lighting Engineering Technician, Semiconductor Technician
17-3024 Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
Operate and test robotic or automated systems and assist in design and maintenance.
Illustrative examples: Mechatronics Technician, Robotics Testing Technician
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Assist engineers in developing and testing pollution-control and waste-treatment equipment.
Illustrative examples: Air Analysis Technician, Environmental Remediation Technician
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Apply engineering principles to improve manufacturing and workflow efficiency.
Illustrative examples: Motion Study Technician, Production Control Technologist
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Support mechanical engineers in testing and adjusting machinery and equipment.
Illustrative examples: Gyroscopic Technician, Heat Transfer Technician
17-3028 Calibration Technologists and Technicians
Calibrate and maintain measurement devices using applied physics and electronics.
Illustrative examples: Calibration Technologist, Hydrometer Calibrator
17-3029 Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
All such technologists and technicians not listed separately.
Illustrative examples: Biomedical Engineering Technician, Optical Engineering Technician
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Perform surveying and mapping duties under engineers or surveyors.
Collect and verify geographic data for construction, mining, and boundary mapping.
Illustrative examples: Cartographic Technician, Field Mapping Technician, GIS Mapping Technician