The field of work of engineers is very diverse, as there are many specialties. The work of engineers is mainly related to design, planning, planning, organization, management, supervision and research. In most instances, computer technology and software development are a major part of the job. Engineer is a legally protected job title.
There are three main branches of engineering; environmental and civil engineering, electrical and computer engineering, and mechanical and industrial engineering, but there are also many sub-disciplines, such as chemical engineering, financial engineering, mechatronics engineering, biomedical engineering, software engineering and engineering management, all of which can be studied at Icelandic universities.
Engineers work in many different places, such as engineering firms, financial and healthcare institutions and manufacturing, software, consulting or industrial companies.