As an important member of the building design team, the engineer must be able to create designs that will satisfy the economic, safety, environmental, sustainability and aesthetic requirements of a project as well as assure that the design complies with various design standards and building codes. 

Professional options

 Careers 

Graduates of this program are in tremendous demand. Architectural engineering opens the door to a variety of interesting jobs with high starting salaries and exciting careers. Some possible careers: 

• Engineering consultants in building, mechanical, electrical or structural design work independently or in association with an architectural or engineering firm. 
•  Mechanical designers engineer heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing and fire protection systems for buildings. 
•  Electrical designers engineer power distribution, lighting and building communication and control systems. 
•  Structural designers engineer foundation, framing and building envelope systems. 
• Architectural engineers aid the development and marketing of new building products and technology