21st+Century+Career

=**//__FUSION ENGINEER:__ //**=

=**//__Job Description:__ //**= A Fusion Engineer designs and conducts experiments in nuclear fusion, (both plasma and technology) providing theory, models, methods, and designs in areas relating to technology, engineering, and applied science aspects of magnetic and inertial fusion energy. Specific areas of interest include: MFE and IFE design studies for experiments and reactors; fusion nuclear technologies and materials, including blankets and shields; analysis of reactor plasmas; plasma heating, fueling, and vacuum systems; drivers, targets, and special technologies for IFE, controls and diagnostics; fuel cycle analysis and tritium reprocessing and handling; operations and remote maintenance of reactors; safety, decommissioning, and waste management; economic and environmental analysis of components and systems.

Engineers are required to work inside of laboratories, but can often be required to travel and work outdoors while conducting research and experiments. They must be highly educated in math, science, and technology as this type of career requires applying the laws of physics to creating different types of clean and bio energies.

__// Educational Requirements: //__ Becoming and engineer is a technically demanding field requiring strong backgrounds in science and math. Almost all entry-level engineering jobs require a B.S. in engineering, though sometimes a degree in a physics, chemistry or math will suffice. Undergraduate degrees are typically awarded in specific areas, such as civil, mechanical or electrical engineering, though engineers can work in other, related fields. In addition to math, science and engineering, many programs require students to take social science and humanities classes as well. Engineers who specialize in nuclear fusion will need to pursue a graduate degree in that field. All engineers in the United States who offer their services directly to the public must receive a license, which typically required a B.S. in engineering and four years of relevant experience.

=**//__Potential Earnings:__ //**= The amount an engineer can expect to earn varies depending on what type of engineering one specializes in and what one’s level of education is. On the average, engineers fresh out of school with a bachelor’s degree can expect to earn a little under $50,000 a year. New civil engineers earn an average of $43,679 a year, while new chemical engineers make $53,813 a year. Median salaries for all types of engineers range from $64,000 to over $88,000. Engineers with a doctoral degree working in demanding fields such as computer hardware or aerospace engineering can sometimes earn over $100,000 a year.

=//__Outlook:__ //= Demand for engineers is expected to grow about 15% between 2010 and 2018 due to the need for workers educated in Science,Technology and Clean Energy. As the population continues to grow the demand for energy will increase especially in developing countries like China and India.

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