Engineering
Engineering classes are small at Southern Utah University and students learn in labs that are modern and feature the latest technology. Lower division Engineering courses typically include no more than 25-30 students. Upper division classes usually have no more than 15 students each. This gives students extraordinary access to their instructors who become excellent advisors and work side by side with students helping ensure they thoroughly understand key Engineering concepts.
Engineering Programs
The Mechanical Engineering, B.S. program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical Engineering Program Criteria.
Engineering Engineering Program Outcomes & Enrollment/Graduation Data
Possible Careers
Civil engineer, construction engineer, consulting engineer, design engineer, development engineer, electrical engineer, environmental engineer, fire protection engineer, human resources manager for an engineering firm, industrial engineer, management engineer, manufacturing engineer, material handling engineer, mechanical engineer, operations engineer, production and testing engineer, project engineer, sales engineer, systems engineer, teacher, urban planner.
Engineering Students
Engineering Student Optimizes Coal Plant Production Process
Engineering classes are small at Southern Utah University and students learn in labs that are modern and feature the latest technology. Lower division Engineering courses typically include no more than 25-30 students. Upper division classes usually have no more than 15 students each. This gives students extraordinary access to their instructors who become excellent advisors and work side by side with students helping ensure they thoroughly understand key Engineering concepts.
Engineering Student Conducts Prestigious Space Research
Entering her senior year as an engineering major, Harley Glad motivates those around her and demands perfection in her own work. This summer, Glad conducted research for the University of Alabama on space and propulsion, specifically to improve Hall-effect thrusters used in spacecraft engines.
Engineering Faculty
Professor Ali Siahpush
Dr. Ali Siahpush has taught at multiple universities, incorporating experiential education into each course curriculum. His experience at Idaho National Laboratory as the Lead Mechanical Engineer and working with NASA enhances his teaching style and helps students see the real-world applications to the concepts they are taught. The small campus and class sizes at SUU allow Dr. Siahpush to individually mentor each student to achieve their personal victories in his courses.
Professor Scott Munro
For more than 25 years, Dr. Scott Munro has been developing new aerospace technologies. His work has included test-cell acoustics, advanced resonant liner research, cutting torch technology, and jet and airframe noise. At SUU, Munro is an associate professor of engineering and the associate chair of the engineering department. His experience in project management, risk evaluation and intensive research allow his students a glimpse into the application of theories learned in school.
Success Stories 
SUU to Rugged Enterprises
Growing up, one of Tyler’s many chores was maintaining his father’s century old saddle. Working on that sturdy saddle instilled in Tyler a passion for products that last. “I always knew that I wanted to do something creative,” said Tyler. “I had an engineering scholarship to Southern Utah University, but I was still interested in art.” At SUU, Tyler was able to combine his creative nature with his business and engineering skills. He gained confidence in his abilities and was able to take a variety of classes in engineering, fine art, design, psychology and business.
SUU to Farming Fame
With ideas in mind and hoping to graduate from the scrap paper he had been designing on, Dave Staheli received vital help from Richard Cozzens, SUU engineering professional in residence. “I needed to learn how to do drafting quick, so Richard gave me a crash course and within a month I began digitally designing the new machine.” By 2010 a newly designed DewPoint had been created and through a simple website 10 farmers were itching to try it out in their fields. So with the necessary backing the then small operation began sending out machines, putting the business on an upward trajectory that hasn’t stopped.
Rocket Club
The Rocketbirds, an SUU Engineering student club
Each year the Rocketbirds compete at the Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition in coordination with the Spaceport America Cup. The multi-discipline rocket project includes aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, electrical and testing operations. The Rocket Club is funded by a grant from the Utah Space Grant Consortium, department funding and funds from the Engineering Initiative.