Working Conditions for EngineersMost engineers work in office buildings, laboratories, or industrial plants. Others may spend time outdoors at construction sites and oil and gas exploration and production sites, where they monitor or direct operations or solve onsite problems. Some engineers travel extensively to plants or worksites. Many engineers work a standard 40-hour week. At times, deadlines or design standards may bring extra pressure to a job, sometimes requiring engineers to work longer hours. More information on Engineers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Engineers occupation Number of Engineers in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Engineers Working conditions for Engineers Significant points for Engineers Training requirements for Engineers Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |