Dana asked Jennifer Gilleece, Network Rail Added Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 1:06 AM When did you know you wanted to be an engineer? Answers 0
Jennifer Bahena Added Monday, October 23, 2017 at 12:58 AM what would happen if less and less girls get into engineering? Answers 1 Jennifer Gilleece, Network Rail Answered Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 9:38 AM Hi Jennifer, If less and less girls get into engineering, more and more girls would miss out on a wonderful career! I love being an engineer and making a difference in my job so I feel sad that some people rule themselves out from engineering because of ...
Pom Added Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 5:21 AM What if you are the engineer, the company wanted to build a building but the community disagree with the proposal, and there is a conflict between the community and the company. What should the engineer do, if there is a conflict between tge company and the community? Answers 1 Jennifer Gilleece, Network Rail Answered Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 7:52 AM Engineers have to work with a lot of different people and often some of those people have different motivations or things they want from a project – however every reputable engineering company will have various specialist disciplines to respond ...
Indrani, MSRIT/INDIA Added Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 10:11 AM Suggestions for branches or jobs engineers can go for if they don't like technology I am presently doing bachelors in civil engineering, but I am highly confused about what to take up in masters. Actually I don't want to be in engineering field. So can anyone suggest which branches or jobs engineers can go for if they don't like technology or they want to get rid of it... Answers 1 Jennifer Gilleece, Network Rail Answered Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 10:11 AM Hi Indrani, Engineers can work in many many fields in addition to doing engineering. An engineering degree teaches people how to be logical, systematic, creative, work in a team, how to consider risk and a whole host of other characteristics that are ...
Taylor, Port Angles, Washington asked LaToya Eggleston, Software Engineering Directorate Added Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 6:15 PM A lot of men say that engineering is a guy thing and I strongly disagree My name is Taylor. I am in the 5th grade and thinking about becoming an engineer. A lot of men say that engineering is a guy thing and I strongly disagree. Do you have any advice? What college did you go to? I want to go to Texas A&M. How old where you when you decided to become an engineer? Answers 1 Jennifer Gilleece, Network Rail Answered Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 6:15 PM Hi Taylor, My first advice would be - absolutely disagree with men who say engineering is only for guys! There are a lot of wonderful female engineers out there, you just have to look at this site to see lots of them. There are a higher number of men ...
Steph, Bristol, England Added Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 4:46 AM Apprenticeships Hi, I am currently a 23 year old Design and Technology teacher within a secondary/high school in England. I studied Educational Studies throughout my college and university life so have no qualifications as such in engineering. I have an undergraduate degree in education and a teaching postgraduate degree. Carpentry and CAD/CAM have always been a hobby of mine over the past 5-6 years. I teach the basic principles of an engineer within lessons so I have basically taught myself the knowledge ... Answers 1 Jennifer Gilleece, Network Rail Answered Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 4:46 AM Hi Steph, What about the Network Rail Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme? http://www.networkrail.co.uk/careers/schemes/students-and-graduates/advanced-apprenticeship-scheme/ You get food and accomodation for the 20 week residential in the first year, ...
Lily Added Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 8:45 PM How do I prepare in middle school? My passion is to be a very sucessful engineer when i'm older. Right now i'm only in 6th grade but i want to get my self on the right path for becoming an engineer what steps can i take right now Answers 2 Jennifer Gilleece, Network Rail Answered Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 8:45 PM The main thing is to make sure you choose the right subjects in school – Maths and Physics as a minimum. Also, work hard to get good grades. If you think you might be interested in an engineering field related to Chemistry/Biology bear that in mind ...
Jen, Mansfield High School asked Sara DaSilva, Univar, Inc. Added Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 4:57 PM What would you do differently if you could do it again? If you had it to do over,related to you your career or education,would you do anything differently? I'm planning on majoring in chemical engineering but I'm just not completely sure yet, and I have a lot of other things I want to do but I just can't choose. Answers 1 Jennifer Gilleece, Network Rail Answered Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 4:57 PM Choosing your career path is very difficult for most people and you have to make the decision with limited information so it is not unusual to not be completely sure. If you have done some research and from what you found, your experiences and subjects ...
Mariah, Cheney Washington Added Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 4:58 PM Can an engineer have tattoos? I was just wondering about being an engineer, particularly a female engineer and having tattoos. I have a half sleeve on my forearm and I've tried to look up any articles on the subject but I don't find anything very helpful. From my understanding on things it mostly depends on the employer, but i would love some feedback from a real engineer. Answers 1 Jennifer Gilleece, Network Rail Answered Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 4:58 PM I don’t personally have any tattoos but don’t see it would be a problem (I'm in the UK). As you say, it might depend on the employer but there are certainly people in my company who have tattoos and it does not make any difference to them doing their job ...