Engineers Life Engineering has been shown to be one of the ‘happiest’ professions. A survey by Engineers Ireland stated that 94 per cent of members said they were happy with their career choice. A career with variety Variety is a key aspect of engineering, with a range of different working environments to choose from. A typical day as an engineer very much depends on the type of role and sector you are in. A designer may work on one project for a long period while a mechanical or applications engineer might have several projects on the go all at the same time. On a daily basis you will be asked to communicate or present your work and ideas to colleagues, management and/or clients. You will also be given plenty of responsibility and the opportunity to take on leadership roles. You may have the opportunity to travel, working for international companies or on overseas projects. The range of project locations could mean, however, that you end up travelling a lot and bei...