UC Berkeley’s Development Engineering programs
Development Engineering at Berkeley (DevEng) is an interdisciplinary graduate program that trains the next generation of social change-driven engineers to solve challenges in underserved communities across the globe.
WHAT IS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING
Development Engineering as a field merges technology and social impact. It engages with communities to develop scalable and innovative solutions that solve complex challenges globally and locally. Development Engineering differs from traditional engineering by:
- combining social sciences with technical training
- focusing on social impact: designing for sustainability and practicality first
- underscoring the value of failure as a key step in the engineering process
- fostering a deep understanding of the context and culture in which engineers are working
- emphasizing human-centered design and collaboration with the end user communities
Development Engineering Programs
Professional Pathways
The development sector needs engineers with both strong technical skills and the interdisciplinary background necessary to understand complex local contexts. The engineering world needs a stronger understanding of how to learn from and work in partnership with underserved communities to catalyze change. Many innovative solutions that aim to address the needs of marginalized populations never realize their potential or reach those who would benefit from them most.
Previous Development Engineering Career Pathways include:
- Program Manager, Energy Storage Systems
- Climate Tech Program Manager
- Global Partnerships Associate
- Technology and Innovation Advisor
- Electrical Design Engineer
- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
- Technology Architect
- Innovative Health Finance Manager
- Social Impact Project Lead
- Smart Cities Initiatives Intern
Other Opportunities
Other programs that support the students:
