Mechanical Engineer

For the hands-on brainiac who loves adventure.

education requirements

BS

expected salary range

$83K to $193K

training area

Jobs: STATEWIDE

Conceives and designs machines and systems for propulsion, environmental protection and other onboard applications. Also oversees the installation of all that and teaches the ship’s crew how to use and maintain it. In other words, you’re the person who makes the big, floating thing move in a forward direction (whether you’re on it or not).

Here’s what you need:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required

Links to Jobs and Other Cool Info:

Here’s what you get it:

Course/ProgramProvider/LocationDegreeCertificationLength
UAA – BS Mechanical EngineeringUAA – AnchorageBSNo4-5 years
UAF – BS Mechanical EngineeringUAF – FairbanksBSNo4-5 years
UAA – MS Mechanical EngineeringUAA – AnchorageMSNo2-4 years
UAF – MS Mechanical EngineeringUAF – FairbanksMSNo2-4 years
UAF – Ph.D. Mechanical EngineeringUAF – FairbanksPh.D.No2-4 years