>> “My though was to select a more competitive major and then switch to the less competitive one if I decide to change down the road once I’m at the school.”
I’m not sure if I can follow this logic. It’s more difficult to be admitted to more competitive major (and it’s difficult to be admitted to any engineering major in the first place). But you want to apply to a competitive major and (once admitted) switch into an easier (easiest) major?
As @Gumbymom stated, all engineering majors are competitive. Why messing around? Just apply to the one you want to pursue.