Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Career Cluster

The Engineering career cluster focuses on planning, designing, testing, building, and maintaining of machines, structures, materials, systems, and processes using empirical evidence and science, technology, and math principles. 

This career cluster includes occupations ranging from mechanical engineer and drafter to electrical engineer and to mapping technician.

Salary and job descriptions for select careers in this cluster:

Certifications Offered:

  • Autodesk Associate (Certified User) AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Associate (Certified User) Fusion 360
  • Autodesk Associate (Certified User) Inventor for Mechanical Design
  • Autodesk Associate (Certified User) Revit Architecture
  • NOCTI: Engineering Technology Foundations

Campuses with Programs in Engineering

High School

  • Akins ECHS
  • Anderson High School 
  • Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders
  • Austin High School
  • Bowie High School
  • LASA
  • McCallum High School
  • Travis ECHS

CTE Programs of Study/Offered Courses

Engineering Foundations

  • Principles of Applied Engineering
  • Engineering Design & Presentation I
  • Digital Electronics
  • Robotics I & II
  • Engineering Science
  • Digital Electronics
  • Engineering Design Process
  • Engineering Design and Problem Solving
  • Engineering Design and Presentation II

Electrical Engineering

  • Principles of Applied Engineering
  • Engineering Design & Presentation I
  • Digital Electronics
  • AC/DC Electronics
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology I
  • Robotics I & II
  • Engineering Science
  • Engineering Design and Problem Solving
  • Engineering Design and Presentation II