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More than 20 occupations have tasks related to the 1 task from your current occupation, Mechanical Engineers.

  • Estimate costs or submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects.
17-3011.00 Architectural and Civil Drafters
  • Determine quality, cost, strength, and quantity of required materials, and enter figures on materials lists.
  • Calculate heat loss and gain of buildings and structures to determine required equipment specifications, following standard procedures.
  • Prepare cost estimates, contracts, bidding documents, and technical reports for specific projects under an architect's or engineer's supervision.
17-2051.00 Civil Engineers
  • Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
  • Prepare or present public reports on topics such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, or property and right-of-way descriptions.
13-1081.00 Logisticians
  • Develop proposals that include documentation for estimates.
  • Explain proposed solutions to customers, management, or other interested parties through written proposals and oral presentations.
17-3027.00 Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
  • Estimate cost factors including labor and material for purchased and fabricated parts and costs for assembly, testing, or installing.
  • Analyze or estimate production costs, such as labor, equipment, and plant space.
17-2041.00 Chemical Engineers
  • Prepare estimate of production costs and production progress reports for management.
17-2021.00 Agricultural Engineers
  • Prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems.
17-3022.00 Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
  • Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.
13-1199.05 Sustainability Specialists   Bright Outlook Bright Outlook  
  • Write grant applications, rebate applications, or project proposals to secure funding for sustainability projects.
11-2033.00 Fundraising Managers Bright Outlook
  • Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations.
17-2151.00 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
  • Prepare schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating mines.
17-2112.00 Industrial Engineers Bright Outlook
  • Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.
17-2071.00 Electrical Engineers Bright Outlook
  • Estimate labor, material, or construction costs for budget preparation purposes.
17-2131.00 Materials Engineers
  • Perform managerial functions, such as preparing proposals and budgets, analyzing labor costs, and writing reports.
17-2072.00 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
  • Prepare budget or cost estimates for equipment, construction, or installation projects or control expenditures.
13-1131.00 Fundraisers Bright Outlook
  • Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations.
17-2199.05 Mechatronics Engineers
  • Conduct studies to determine the feasibility, costs, or performance benefits of new mechatronic equipment.
17-2112.03 Manufacturing Engineers Bright Outlook
  • Estimate costs, production times, or staffing requirements for new designs.
17-2141.02 Automotive Engineers
  • Develop engineering specifications or cost estimates for automotive design concepts.
17-2199.09 Nanosystems Engineers
  • Write proposals to secure external funding or to partner with other companies.
17-2051.01 Transportation Engineers
  • Estimate transportation project costs.