What does a STEM career look like outside of the classroom?

Are your students ready to join a global leader and work on some of the world's most complex projects? Are they ready to be challenged?
 
When people think of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) careers, they typically think of engineers and scientists. And while they are correct, there are other STEM careers that receive less attention, but are just as important. STEM careers also include construction management and skilled crafts, such as welders, carpenters and pipefitters. All use math and science to determine dimensions, placement and load strength for what they are constructing.

The wide range of STEM careers also includes those that work with computers, like programmers and data managers, to those that work with numbers all day, such as accountants, analysts, and auditors. Each function is critical to the successful completion of a project.

Fluor employs individuals in all STEM careers. Fluor employees have built power plants that light up our homes, petroleum plants that fuel commerce, and roads, railways and bridges that connect our cities.

Fluor is one of the world's largest publicly-traded engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction and maintenance companies, offering integrated solutions for complex and challenging capital projects for businesses and governments around the world. With 4,000+ clients in more than 100 countries, enormous skills and capabilities are required to successfully complete some of the world’s largest megaprojects.

Fluor knows that education, particularly the disciplines of STEM, is a foundational component of success in the 21st century and crucial for society’s ability to innovate, problem-solve and compete. That is why Fluor invests in programs and initiatives that inspire and prepare students to excel in STEM subjects and disciplines. Since 1989, Fluor has contributed to numerous universities and scholarship programs totaling more than $46 million. 

While many positions require four-year or advanced degrees, there are also very important, and much needed, positions that don’t. In fact, to help meet the demand for skilled craft labor, Fluor established the Craft Education Initiative in 2013 to increase awareness of and help students attain high-value construction industry certifications. Since the program’s inception, Fluor’s contributions have supported the enrollment of more than 4,600 students in training and courses.

Fluor’s global execution platform gives its clients the confidence Fluor can deliver complex, logistically challenging projects anywhere in the world. With a workforce of more than 56,000 employees deployed on projects in over 100 countries and 24/7 project-execution capabilities, Fluor delivers projects with the quality and safety its clients demand and expect. 

While STEM education and training is critical to Fluor’s success, there are specific skills and characteristics Fluor looks for in its employees regardless of their career path: communication, problem-solving, teamwork, emotional intelligence, flexibility and a strong work ethic. Those “soft skills” are critical when working in an environment where innovation and entrepreneurial thinking are embedded in the company’s culture and are required to execute complex projects safely, smartly and of the highest quality.

For more information about STEM careers with Fluor, click here to see the video “We Are Fluor.” And while you are in the Fluor.com website, check out other videos, go to the Careers tab to see the types of jobs that are available, and continue to learn more about Fluor by clicking on any of the other tabs.