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List of SOC 2018
This is the list of Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) updated in 2018, click the SOC code, you can browse more details.
| SOC Group | SOC Code | SOC Title | SOC Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detailed | 17-2121 | Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power supply and propulsion systems. |
| Broad | 17-2130 | Materials Engineers | |
| Detailed | 17-2131 | Materials Engineers | Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers. |
| Broad | 17-2140 | Mechanical Engineers | |
| Detailed | 17-2141 | Mechanical Engineers | Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems. |
| Broad | 17-2150 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | |
| Detailed | 17-2151 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs. Excludes “Petroleum Engineers” (17-2171). |
| Broad | 17-2160 | Nuclear Engineers | |
| Detailed | 17-2161 | Nuclear Engineers | Conduct research on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal. |
| Broad | 17-2170 | Petroleum Engineers |
