Fabiola asked Janelle Leafblad, WoodWorks - Wood Products Council Added Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 1:46 PM What is needed for a PE license? Janelle - I'm in the middle of Pursuing a Bach. in Arch. Engineering. I did some research and found out you can become a PE. I read to become a PE or stamp MEP or structural drawings you have to be licensed in each one. Is this true? What would I need to do to be able to stamp my own drawings. Not only am I constantly questioning how we are making a building, but in the long run I would like to hopefully make and sell my own floor plans (not necessarily to make loads of money, but ... Answers 1 Janelle Leafblad, WoodWorks - Wood Products Council Answered Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 5:43 PM Fabiola, The specifics on licensing have changed since my test-taking days, but the basics remain the same. In order to stamp drawings as a licensed professional engineer you'll need: an engineering degree from an accredited institution, experience ...
Hamna asked Janelle Leafblad, WoodWorks - Wood Products Council Added Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 4:11 AM What role do architectural engineers have in green building? What is the life and role of architectural engineer in green building? How much and what impact do they have? I am asking because I am looking for engineering careers that help the planet. I am currently an A level student trying to decide whether to study Architecture or Architectural Engineering. Answers 1 Janelle Leafblad, WoodWorks - Wood Products Council Answered Friday, October 30, 2020 at 4:37 PM That's such a great question, Hamna! We need every designer (architect, structural engineer, contractor, etc.) doing their part towards responsible, sustainable design. I've really seen this change over my career: sustainability was a "nice to have" ...
Meiry Added Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 5:11 PM Is architecture engineering that hard? I heard that it’s one of the hardest majors ever. Also how long will it me take to find a job after graduating? Answers 1 Janelle Leafblad, WoodWorks - Wood Products Council Answered Monday, March 5, 2018 at 3:53 PM Hi Meiry, I didn't think an architectural engineering major was hard - but then, I liked it! I took a few business classes as part of my degree and thought they were hard although many of my fellow students considered them "easy" classes. Easy and hard ...
Andres, Miami asked Janelle Leafblad, WoodWorks - Wood Products Council Added Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 1:43 PM Different types of materials engineering hi Janelle! I'm a senior now, considering applying to Cal Tech Berkley and I'm curious about different types of material sciences and I wanted to know, why the interest for wood? when did you first experience wood? When did you fall in love with wood? Just a couple of questions from a fellow wood enthusiast not sure on his major. Answers 1 Janelle Leafblad, WoodWorks - Wood Products Council Answered Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 1:43 PM Hi Andres! Thanks for the question! I became interested in material science, and wood in particular, when one of my fantastic undergraduate professors helped me apply to a job working for the summer at the USDA Forest Products Lab. It was there I really ...
Jenna, Pennsylvania asked Janelle Leafblad, WoodWorks - Wood Products Council Added Monday, July 8, 2013 at 2:48 PM Good engineering career for being outside Hello Janelle! I am a 17 year old senior interested in engineering. I have a few questions to ask, as I am still unclear on what I want to do. First off, I love being in the outdoors, love hunting, and I love math. I know being an engineer is a lot of office work, but are there any careers as an engineer where I could spend a good bit of time outside? Secondly, I first thought of going into Mining Engineering, as I'm located in the heart of the coal industry in Southwestern PA, but due to the ... Answers 1 Janelle Leafblad, WoodWorks - Wood Products Council Answered Monday, July 8, 2013 at 2:48 PM Thanks for this great question, Jenna! I believe there are many opportunities available that are compatible with your interests. I would encourage you to look into: Construction Engineering and Management, Forest Engineering, Surveying, and branches of ...
Autumn, O'Fallon, IL asked Janelle Leafblad, WoodWorks - Wood Products Council Added Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 7:32 AM Getting a Degree Later in Life Hi! I'm 32, married, have a 3.5 year old boy and trying for our second (last) kid. Although I've always loved math and have been a great 'problem solver' I decided to go a different path in college and graduated with an Interior Design degree. This was definitely against my parent's wishes who thought I'd be a great Engineer. That career path never panned out and I've been an Office Manager for the past five years, feel like I made a huge mistake back then and if I don't right that wrong ... Answers 1 Janelle Leafblad, WoodWorks - Wood Products Council Answered Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 7:32 AM Autumn, Yes, you are being absolutely realistic that you can do this! There will be obstacles, hardships, and sacrifices along the way but there will also be help to overcome them and support to sustain you through them. I think you will be inspiring ...