Career fit quiz

Is Stationary Engineer the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the stationary engineer career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the stationary engineer job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like mechanical systems
Statement 2 of 8I enjoy troubleshooting
Statement 3 of 8I want steady building work
Statement 4 of 8I don’t mind shifts
Statement 5 of 8I’m willing to earn licenses
Statement 6 of 8I like working independently
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 1–4 years training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $78,620 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Stationary engineers and boiler operators control and maintain boilers, chillers, turbines and other equipment that provide heat, power and cooling for buildings, hospitals, campuses and plants.

  • Operate boilers, chillers and pumps
  • Monitor building automation systems
  • Perform preventive maintenance
  • Test and treat boiler water
  • Troubleshoot and repair equipment

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