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lead engineer
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A lead engineer’s duty is to oversee team of engineers as well as work on and streamline corporate projects. Their primary focus is on the equipment, technology, and infrastructure that make up the company's operating system, communicate with senior management, analyze project goals and timelines, provide training to new team members, and prepare project reports. A lead engineer is the leader of the team and supervises the whole project to achieve an aspired goal of the company.

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  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Mechanical Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,659Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Computer Science
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,594Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Civil Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,944Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Science (m.sc.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:15 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,497Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Physics Education
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,739Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Lead Engineer and Other Important Info

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4.5 years
$100K
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4.05 years
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