Sophia , Centreville, VA AddedSunday, March 30, 2014 at 4:17 PM Choosing an engineering field Hi! I am a junior in high school and I need to think about what I want to major in for college! I excel at math and I plan to ace Calculus BC next year. I like to work with my hands, do puzzles, enjoy physics class, and I am a natural with numbers! I have never considered engineering as a career path for me but it sounds like a great idea! In the areas of engineering, I am fascinated by great engineering structures like the Falkirk Wheel, I love to work in harmony with the environment, and I like to build things (I've built a computer before). What field of engineering do you recommend to me? What is your field of engineering and why did you choose it? Related to Engineering Branches Reset Sort By Default Amelia Scharrer , WHPacific Answered Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 4:17 PM Hi Sophia - Engineering sounds like a great career path for you! If you like working with the environment have you considered environmental engineering? Civil engineers get to build really big things, like dams while industrial engineers build assembly lines. If you thought building computer was fun why not look at electrical engineering or computer engineering? I am a civil engineering and I design roadways. I like civil engineering (and really all engineering careers) because every day is a slightly new challenge. I also like design things that get built, when I get to drive over "my" road it is a neat feeling. I would recommend visiting some colleges, talk with different departments and meet people who are studying in the different fields, this will give you a diverse range of ideas and maybe help you narrow down an engineering field. Also keep in mind that you can change majors in college, I switched from aeronautical to civil engineering with no problem while between my 2nd and 3rd year of college. Let me know if you have any other questions and Good Luck! ~Amelia