Aisyah Added Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:36 PM Is Engineering mostly a corporate job? How's your day like? Hi! I've always been interested in engineering because I thought I would be building and designing things. Until recently where I met someone who is a Civil Engineer (the field I'm thinking about) told me that she 98% work in an office-- in a cubicle-- and that its meetings after meetings. The reason why I'm interested in Engineering is because of the hands on and the variety of projects, I didn't expect to work in an office and I feel like I would die if I do. So how often are you using your ... Answers 2
Phillip, University of Florida/ Gainesville asked Morgan Lynch, Mile High Flood District Added Monday, October 12, 2015 at 9:27 AM I am stuck choosing between two majors I am stuck between choosing to get my bachelor's in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering. So I will tell you my vision: I want to work with water resources (it can be any kind from waste water management to storm water management). Many of my peers have told me to get into Environmental Engineering when I told them my goals. However, I am discouraged of how many job openings there are for environmental engineers. Which is why I am leaning towards Civil Engineering with a "focus" on ... Answers 1 Morgan Lynch, Mile High Flood District Answered Monday, October 12, 2015 at 9:27 AM Phillip Waste water and storm water are two very different things, so you may want to shadow a few engineers or get an internship where you can be exposed to both. But to your question, when I was in college, my adviser told me that "civil engineers ...
Alex, Summerville Added Monday, June 30, 2014 at 3:55 PM All about urban planning Hey I am currently majoring in civil engineering. My original plan was to get my masters in urban planning but I was doing some research and I was wondering is it possible to work at a firm with urban planning without getting the degree ? Do you have any suggestions on what I should do ? Thanks in advance . Answers 1 Morgan Lynch, Mile High Flood District Answered Monday, June 30, 2014 at 3:55 PM Alex- I have limited experience with Urban Planners, but all the ones I have worked with do have a degree in Urban Planning. If that is where you want to take your career, I would highly advise that you pursue your masters. If you are not sure, you ...
Madeline, Yorba Linda, CA. asked Morgan Lynch, Mile High Flood District Added Friday, February 28, 2014 at 8:21 PM Questions about civil vs environmental engineering Hi Morgan, I am a recent college graduate with a degree in Business Economics and am looking into Environmental Engineering for a potential career change. I know you are a Civil Engineer, but found you via a question you answered about Environmental engineering. I've already started classes so that I can continue my studies and eventually pursue a Master's in Engineering (Or potentially a second bachelors then a masters). Currently, I'm torn between civil, environmental and mechanical. I ... Answers 1 Morgan Lynch, Mile High Flood District Answered Friday, February 28, 2014 at 8:21 PM Madeline- Thank you for reaching out to me. I have attempted to answer your questions below, please let me know if you have any additional questions. I wish you nothing but luck in your engineering studies. 1. What drew you to the field of civil ...
Miel, Quezon City, Philippines asked Morgan Lynch, Mile High Flood District Added Monday, April 15, 2013 at 10:08 PM Should I stay in this internship? I'm a graduating student doing an engineering internship. I am at the main office but doing nothing but paper work: photo copying, organizing purchase requests, anything that involves paper work! Can you please give me advice? Should I leave this company or not? Thank you. Answers 1 Morgan Lynch, Mile High Flood District Answered Monday, April 15, 2013 at 10:08 PM My first internship I spent the summer organizing old project photos. Don't get discouraged! Try to learn as much as you can from the conversations that you hear around you. Also, ask! If there is a meeting or a project you want to be a part of, ask ...
Alexandria, MSOE, Milwaukee Added Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 10:46 PM Choosing between Industrial and Civil/Environmental Engineering Hi, I'm currently just starting on the path to become an engineer but am very lost as to which specialization to choose. I'm torn between Industrial and Civil/Environmental and would honestly do both if I could! Industrial appeals to me because of the variety of opportunities and work environments. I always look around me and think of how something could be designed or done better.The downside for me is that is is somewhat more business oriented. On the other hand, I feel very strongly ... Answers 1 Morgan Lynch, Mile High Flood District Answered Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 10:46 PM Alexandria- I was in your exact situation! And don't worry, once you start school you can switch engineering majors, the key is to start out in engineering. I will give you the advice that was given to me that has proved to be true over the course ...