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 Jacquelyn Berry, Collins Aerospace Answered Friday, October 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM It really depends on the type of engineering role you get, and the industry. There are a lot of different job types for engineers - design, stress, test, manufacturing, research, specialty analysis (aero, thermal), quality, project. For example, a ... Amber Hall, City of Somersworth Answered Monday, August 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM Hello there! Engineering is very broad, and there are all types of jobs! I spent my first 5 years in design, every day. As you progress in your career, you may choose to get more into project management than design all day! I found that I was losing my ...
Victoria Added Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 4:24 AM I still don't know which biomedical route to pursue after undergraduate I still have a year and a half left of my undergrad and knowing that biomedical engineering is very broad and there are so many routes to take and possibilities makes me even more confused. I'm pretty task-focused and my CliftonStrengths are Learner, Input, Achiever, Intellection, and Strategic. I'm very creative. I think I would want to do clinical engineering or R&D, tissue engineering or product design, but I've more experience in project management, leading teams and bigger-picture projects ... Answers 1 Ying-Ja Chen, Pronutria Answered Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:43 AM Biomedical engineering is broad and it's great that you already have some idea. Here are a few possibilities to try that may help you choose. First, you can do an internship at a medical device or biotech company in the upcoming summer or next year to ...
Kayna M Added Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 8:08 PM How do you get an environmental engineering internship as a freshman? I'm going to University of Texas at Austin this fall and I'm an environmental engineering major. I don't have too much experience in this field, but it feels like all my peers have already gained experience. How can I get an introductory level internship and learn more about the industry? Answers 1 Kassie Grimes, Department of Energy Answered Friday, October 18, 2024 at 4:06 PM Hi Kayna, First of all, it's great that you're already thinking about opportunities to get more experience this early in your engineering career - well done! In my experience, securing an internship as a college freshman can be challenging, but not ...
Reniece Dacosta Added Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 4:37 PM What minors, extracurricular activities, and/or internship opportunities would be beneficial for pursuing a mechanical engineering degree? I want to pursue a mechanical engineering degree but with a focus on product design. Answers 1 Roberta Cortez, Collins Aerospace Answered Monday, September 9, 2024 at 1:45 PM I found that many of the clubs offered in High School and College can give you great hands-on experience at designing solutions and products to solve problems. Whether through clubs like ASME & SWE, or fun community service clubs, seek opportunities to ...
Trenedy Brown-Player Added Friday, June 9, 2023 at 8:44 AM What jobs could I do to help get me into the civil engineering field? I'm 21 years old and currently working as a part-time cashier. I have struggled to get back into school due to financial issues and owning tuition for college. I have tried everything and nothing has worked out and I really want to pursue this career. Answers 2 Julia Lopez, Turner Construction Answered Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 9:12 AM What aspect of civil engineering interests you? I went the typical route of getting a civil engineering degree and now work in construction management. However, I know quite a few people in the industry that had very different routes. If you like the ... Alicia Bailey, Sain Associates Answered Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 11:03 AM A couple of thoughts on this. In the public sector (state agencies, utility companies, municipalities), there would be plenty of options for non-civil engineering related jobs. Anything you could learn about how public agencies work and function will ...
EngineerGirl Team Added Monday, February 26, 2024 at 3:24 PM Does it matter where I go to college? There are many colleges that I can go to to get a degree in engineering and I was wondering, does it matter whether I go to a huge, world-renowned college or a smaller and lesser-known college? Will it make a big impact on my career? What should I look for when deciding between the different types of colleges? Answers 16 Tina Swangphol, Chevron Answered Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 3:12 PM This is a very difficult question to answer but I would have to say that graduating from well-known universities will help your career. For example, if you want to work in Texas then try to go to U. of Texas or Texas A&M. If in other states, then try to ... Kerri Phillips, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory Answered Monday, March 4, 2024 at 7:37 AM When looking for a school to study engineering, one of the main things I prioritized is that it was ABET accredited. ABET is the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, and they accredit college and university programs in the disciplines of ... Sarah Wright, Chevron Answered Monday, February 26, 2024 at 3:57 PM In my experience, how you take advantage of the resources and opportunities available to you is more important than what college you go to! I did not go to prestigious schools and have still done okay because I worked hard, showed up, and recognized ...
Jocelyn Added Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 3:30 PM How do you pursue a career involving chemistry and healthcare as an environmental engineering major and what are the best paths to get there? I am currently a junior and just switched from chemical to environmental engineering, and am struggling if I made the right decision. I am really interested in chemistry and biology and ultimately want to go to grad school to study genetics or something to do with medical research. I switched because I was not interested in the industry side of chemical engineering (like refineries and food production) and it seemed like most of the higher division classes were focused on industry. I wanted a ... Answers 1 Margaret Byron, Penn State University Answered Monday, February 12, 2024 at 9:31 AM Hi Jocelyn, Yes, there are lots of opportunities in environmental engineering to impact health! The one that comes to mind for me immediately is water quality. Plenty of environmental engineers spend their time picking through problems of managing (for ...
EngineerGirl Team Added Monday, June 27, 2022 at 10:08 AM What is your lifestyle like as an engineer? I like engineering but don’t want to have to give up lots of other things in my life to work. Do you have to work long hours? Do you have time for hobbies or other interests, or to have a family? Do some kinds of engineers or some engineering jobs have to work more hours than others? Answers 21 Merilyn Chesler, KosherPatterns.com Answered Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 10:35 PM I became an engineer because I like to think -- a lot -- about a problem. Because I think, I sometimes dream about it too. But I have other interests that I try not to think of work after work hours. I have a creativity gene in me, so I enjoy designing ... Kristin Sweeney, US Aggregates Answered Monday, June 27, 2022 at 10:38 AM I enjoy the life my engineering career has given me, it’s opened the doors for lots of opportunities. I would say there have been times when my hours are more than others, but I’ve always been able to find balance. I’ve been working now for over 15 ... Deborah Villarroel-Lamb, The University of the West Indies Answered Monday, June 27, 2022 at 10:37 AM I think any profession, including engineering, will require long hours and deep commitment at points during your career. There will be times that you need to make sacrifices to achieve a project goal by a given deadline, but that is true for anything ...
Olivia asked Merilyn Chesler, KosherPatterns.com Added Monday, January 10, 2022 at 7:28 PM Was it hard being a girl engineer? Answers 1 Merilyn Chesler, KosherPatterns.com Answered Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 10:07 PM Thank you for your question. I apologize I only saw this now. My gender has nothing to do with my ability to perform my role as an engineer. I enjoy thinking about problem-solving, researching and finding existing solutions to a problem, if any. If ...
Linda Karas Added Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 7:20 PM Will I still be able to find employment after graduating in my mid-50s? Hello, I'm 48, I've been a SAHM mom for 16 years, and I never completed college. I am currently enrolled in community college for an associates in mechanical engineering with plans to earn my BS at the university level. I will be in my mid 50s (my brain withstanding), and I am wondering if doing all of this will, given my age, keep me in the running for employment (space industry is my goal)? I haven't been able to find the support for my unique non-traditional student status, so I'm hoping ... Answers 1 Jamie Krakover, The Boeing Company Answered Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 3:28 PM I think you can absolutely find career opportunities after you graduate. STEM fields in general have an incredible need for talent and companies hire thousands upon millions of new grad each year. I know it's hard when you don't fit the typical vision of ...
Mia Peterson Added Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 2:26 PM What are the best steps to take after getting your Engineering Degree? How does one branch into different industries with little to no experience in them? I am recent graduate with a Mechanical Engineering Degree and I am a bit lost. As a College student during Covid I didn't have a internship, while in school, so I am doing one currently. How to branch out? How do you make connections? Answers 1 Mercy Asin, MGV Answered Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 4:45 AM The steps I would advise you take would be 1) Register and join an Engineering society in your city, attend their meetings and keep up to date with their posts on social media as some of them usually post graduate trainee programmes organized by some ...
Daniel asked Haley Maas, Halff Associates, Inc Added Monday, October 11, 2021 at 10:45 PM What are the best qualifications to have to become a Water Resource Engineer? Answers 1 Haley Maas, Halff Associates, Inc Answered Friday, December 17, 2021 at 5:25 PM A thorough understanding of hydrology and hydraulics is essential to doing the job well. It will also benefit you to study spatial analysis in a class where you can practice using ArcGIS or QGis. If you major in Civil Engineering, you will be well ...
EngineerGirl Team Added Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 4:26 PM Is there a job I can do in high school that will help me become an engineer? I need to get a part-time job when I get to high school, hopefully something I can do over the summer. Are there any jobs that can actually help me toward an engineering career? I could probably work at a restaurant or something, but I would rather have something more interesting on my resume. Are there any jobs that might actually help me ... Answers 13 Priscilla Bennett, Spire Answered Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 5:15 PM I would definitely seek out a part-time job with a local company that has engineers employed. Most engineering, energy, utility, or construction companies will have engineers and most of these same companies look for summer interns or part-time summer ... Donna Hull, Verizon Answered Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 5:13 PM ​​Navigating high school and part-time employment can be a challenge in and of itself. With laws and regulations around age and number of hours allowable to work, it can be a deterrent for larger businesses. Finding a part-time job related to your ... Alicia Bailey, Sain Associates Answered Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 5:11 PM I do a lot of interviewing and hiring in my company for civil engineers and surveyors. When I’m looking at a resume for an entry-level hire, I’m looking at the work experience for a couple of things: (1) Did you have a job in high school and college? If ...
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 ...
Michele Saranovich asked Patricia Eng, Self Employed: Speaker and Author Added Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 5:54 PM What is the most exciting thing you ever did as a nuclear engineer? Hi Patricia, great to see you again. What is the most exciting thing you ever did as a nuclear engineer? Answers 1 Patricia Eng, Self Employed: Speaker and Author Answered Friday, September 24, 2021 at 10:32 PM I have done so many different things that were exciting. Being involved in reviewing the design of nuclear submarines, getting involved in analyzing events that happened in other countries, creating nuclear based policy for the US and for the world ...
Holly Engle asked Kelly Reid, Collins Aerospace Added Monday, November 16, 2020 at 11:54 AM How important is the university attended future employers? For example, a school ranked 11th in the nation vs a school ranked 75th in the nation for their engineering programs. I'm a returning student and have applied to several schools. I am trying to determine which school will be the best option in terms of future employment. For example, UT Austin ranks 11th and Univ. of Central FL ranks 75th in the nation for their engineering programs. Will one school give me an edge of over the other when it comes to future employers? Or in the end, is ... Answers 1 Kelly Reid, Collins Aerospace Answered Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 2:17 PM Obtaining your degree is the most important thing! Both schools are great and when making your decisions, you should consider other factors. Do both programs have ABET accredited programs? Which offers you access to a better network, club involvement, ...
Jona De Guzman asked Rapunzel Amador-Lewis, Amador Lewis, Inc. Added Monday, April 13, 2020 at 3:35 PM I'm not doing well in school - should I give up? I'm a transfer student to a 4 year university and feel like I've been in school for too long. I feel discourage that I'm not doing good enough for my engineering classes. Does this mean I'm a failure? They say C's get degrees but what if I do pass my classes but will never get any internships due to my GPA? Is it time for me to give up? Answers 1 Rapunzel Amador-Lewis, Amador Lewis, Inc. Answered Monday, August 9, 2021 at 1:48 PM Dear Jona, First I want to apologize for such a delayed response. I am new to Engineergirl.com and have not set up auto-notifications when questions are submitted. Second, I hope this response finds you well and safe. I want to encourage you to ...
Amber Lei Pena asked Haley Antoine, Toyota Motor North America Added Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 10:02 PM How can I find an internship? Do you have any tips for find and applying for an engineering internship? Should I start looking while I'm in high school or wait until college? Answers 1 Haley Antoine, Toyota Motor North America Answered Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 4:29 PM Hi Amber! Thanks for your question! There are a handful of internships that you can apply to in high school but these can be very competitive or only available to students who live in the surrounding area of the company. I would research what engineering ...
Julija asked Karina M., VIRGIN GALACTIC Added Sunday, December 20, 2020 at 9:22 AM Do aerospace engineers have trouble finding jobs? Im working on a presentation so an answer would be amazing.Thank you in advance. Answers 1 Karina M., VIRGIN GALACTIC Answered Monday, July 19, 2021 at 8:51 PM Hi Julija, thank you for reaching out with such a GREAT question! As the aerospace field continues to grow, more companies are starting to open positions for not only experienced engineers, but also with the initiatives to bring on interns and new ...
Anushika asked Clare Malbone, Verizon Added Friday, December 25, 2020 at 1:01 PM What is the best way and order if doing civil engineering to be a project manager I am anushika, i am 19 years old. I want to be a civil engineer but i don't know what should i do to be project manager(i am confused ) . I had a wish to be an architecture but some people say that it's hard and we should put our life on the line as like dedicate our life to it and there's no free time. Now i want do structural engineering and be a project manager. Answers 1 Clare Malbone, Verizon Answered Monday, April 26, 2021 at 11:41 AM If you want to do structural engineering or any type of civil engineering, then I'd advise getting a degree in that field. If your degree course gives you options to take construction management or project management modules, then do so. Any job can ...