9 engineering stocks to watch

The best engineering stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals—while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

9 popular engineering stocks to watch

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the logistics and design industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.

1. Tetra Tech (TTEK)
2. Fluor Corporation (FLR)
3. Autodesk (ADSK)
4. Jacobs Solutions (J)
5. KBR (KBR)
6. Quanta Services (PWR)
7. Dycom Industries (DY)
8. EMCOR Group (EME)
9. FARO Technologies (FARO)

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The engineering stocks industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering engineering stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.

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2. Sign up for an account. Provide your personal information and sign up.
3. Set up a funding method to pay for the transaction. Deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like TTEK or FLR.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

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We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the logistics and design industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

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1. Tetra Tech (TTEK)

Tetra Tech, Inc. provides consulting and engineering services that focuses on water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure. in the United States and internationally.

• Previous close price: $35.04
• Market capitalization: $9,499,195,392
• 1 year performance: -83.61%
• P/E ratio: 37.3053

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2. Fluor Corporation (FLR)

Fluor Corporation provides engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC); fabrication and modularization; and project management services worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Urban Solutions, Energy Solutions, and Mission Solutions. The Urban Solutions segment offers EPC and project management services to the advanced technologies and manufacturing, life sciences, mining and metals, and infrastructure industries.

• Previous close price: $38.77
• Market capitalization: $5,904,886,784
• 1 year performance: 0.31%
• P/E ratio: 3.4023

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3. Autodesk (ADSK)

Autodesk, Inc. provides 3D design, engineering, and entertainment technology solutions worldwide. It offers AutoCAD Civil 3D, a surveying, design, analysis, and documentation solution; Autodesk Build, a toolset for managing, sharing, and accessing project documents for streamlined workflows between the office, trailer, and jobsite; Revit, a software built for building information modeling to help professionals design, build, and maintain energy-efficient buildings; Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro, cloud-based design collaboration and design management software; BuildingConnected, a SaaS preconstruction solution; and Tandem, a cloud-based platform that transforms the built asset lifecycle.

• Previous close price: $295.54
• Market capitalization: $61,962,575,872
• 1 year performance: 35.71%
• P/E ratio: 56.1484

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4. Jacobs Solutions (J)

Jacobs Solutions Inc. engages in the infrastructure and advanced facilities, and consulting businesses in the United States, Europe, Canada, India, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, and Africa. The company offers consulting, planning, architecture, design, engineering, and infrastructure delivery services including project, program, and construction management and long-term operation of facilities.

• Previous close price: $126.22
• Market capitalization: $14,773,184,512
• 1 year performance: -9.30%
• P/E ratio: 40.5149

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5. KBR (KBR)

KBR, Inc. provides scientific, technology, and engineering solutions to governments and commercial customers worldwide. It operates through Government Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions segments.

• Previous close price: $55.66
• Market capitalization: $7,161,427,456
• 1 year performance: -16.30%
• P/E ratio: 18.5235

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6. Quanta Services (PWR)

Quanta Services, Inc. offers infrastructure solutions for the electric and gas utility, renewable energy, communications, pipeline, and energy industries in the United States, Canada, Australia, and internationally. The company's Electric Power Infrastructure Solutions segment engages in the design, procurement, construction, upgrade, repair, and maintenance of electric power transmission and distribution infrastructure and substation facilities; installation, maintenance, and upgrade of electric power infrastructure projects; installation of smart grid technologies on electric power networks; and design, installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and industrial wirings.

• Previous close price: $343.15
• Market capitalization: $48,296,574,976
• 1 year performance: 26.40%
• P/E ratio: 52.6478

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7. Dycom Industries (DY)

Dycom Industries, Inc. provides specialty contracting services to the telecommunications infrastructure and utility industries in the United States. The company offers engineering services to telecommunications providers, including the planning and design of aerial, underground, and buried fiber optic, copper, and coaxial cable systems; placement of cables, related structures, and drop lines for telephone companies and cable multiple system operators; program and project management, and inspection personnel; and wireless networks in connection with the deployment of macro cell and new small cell sites.

• Previous close price: $193.37
• Market capitalization: $5,422,845,440
• 1 year performance: 28.43%
• P/E ratio: 23.7917

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8. EMCOR Group (EME)

EMCOR Group, Inc. provides electrical and mechanical construction and facilities, building, and industrial services in the United States and the United Kingdom. It offers design, integration, installation, startup, operation, and maintenance services related to power transmission, distribution, and generation systems; energy solutions; premises electrical and lighting systems; process instrumentation; low-voltage systems; voice and data communications systems; roadway and transit lighting, signaling, and fiber optic lines; computerized traffic control systems, and signal and communication equipment; heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and geothermal solutions; clean-room process ventilation systems; fire protection and suppression systems; plumbing, process, and piping systems; control and filtration systems; water and wastewater treatment systems; central plant heating and cooling systems; crane and rigging; millwright; and steel fabrication, erection, and welding services.

• Previous close price: $466.57
• Market capitalization: $19,668,006,912
• 1 year performance: 22.69%
• P/E ratio: 19.418

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9. FARO Technologies (FARO)

FARO Technologies, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and supports software driven three-dimensional measurement, imaging, and realization solutions worldwide. The company offers FaroArm, a combination of a portable articulated measurement arm, a computer, and CAM2 software programs; FARO Laser Tracker, a combination of a portable large-volume laser measurement tool, a computer, and CAM2 software programs; FARO Laser Projector, which provides a virtual template that operators and assemblers can use to position components; FARO Laser Scanning Portfolio to measure and collect a cloud of data points for 3D rendering of an object or area; and FARO Mobile Laser Portfolio provides 3D scanning while attached to other mobile devices, such as drones for metrology, reverse engineering, factory automation, building information modeling, public safety, and other applications.

• Previous close price: $42.27
• Market capitalization: $813,460,544
• 1 year performance: 123.06%

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Bottom line

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in engineering stocks, keep in mind that—like any investment—engineering stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions both in the market and in the logistics and design industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. If you're new to investing or if it's been a while since you've taken a critical look at your investment accounts, compare brokers to make sure you're getting the best trading features for your needs.

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