Roller Coaster Roller Coaster DesignerDesigner

David London

Overview

• Use computers to design Roller Coasters

• Very competitive job

• Roller Coasters can take millions of dollars to build and two to three years to design

• The Roller Coasters are built all over the world

Overview

• Some designers use paper not computers

• Designers use computers to make safety systems which make sure the ride is safe

Education

• Degree in Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering

• Many years of Computer Training

• Three years of experience in Heavy Mechanical Designing

• Can be a drafter before going into this career

Salary and Hours

• Starting salary-$45,000-50,000

• Potential salary-$110,000

• Work from 9:00am to 5:00pm

• Sometimes work longer

Growth Potential

• The growth is stable• It could grow in the

future• Job is popular

Occupation Employment 2008

Employment 2018

Change 2008-2018 (number)

Change 2008-2018 (percent)

Drafter 251,900 262,500 10,700 4%

Mechanical drafter

78,700 77,800 -900 -1%

Roller Coaster Companies

• Arrow Dynamics• Intamin AG• Vekoma• S&S Power• Roller Coaster Corp.

of America

Facts

• The Roller Coaster Designs get build all over the world

• Some designs get built in more then one amusement park

• Some roller coasters get tested hundreds of times

Related careeres

• Architect• Mechanical Designer• Engineer• Drafter• Computer

Programmer

Success Quote

“the greatest thing in this world is not so much where we are, but in what direction we are moving”(Oliver Wendell Holmes)