Zahra Saeed Added Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 9:12 AM hi! I'm graduated in environmental engineering from Pakistan this year and will be moving to USA now. i need guideline about how to get licensed and find good jobs. what will I have to do. Thanks. Answers 1 Peggy Layne, Virginia Tech Answered Monday, September 24, 2018 at 7:11 AM Hello Zahra, In the United States, engineers are licensed at the state level. While the requirements are very similar across the country, you will need to check with the state where you are living for the specific licensure requirements. You can find ...
Kelly asked Kristin Malosh, North Star BlueScope Steel Added Monday, August 6, 2018 at 7:46 PM Hi Kristin, I am attending Michigan State to study engineering, but I can't decide between Biosystems or Environmental. What would you recommend? I love math and have loved all of my calculus classes. I ultimately want to do something along the lines of engineering solar panels and other clean energy sources and implementing them in third world countries. I initially thought environmental was the right path but I looked into biosystems more and now I'm unsure. What are the big differences between the two as far as employment and work environment and which one would you recommend for me? Thank you so much! Answers 1 Kristin Malosh, North Star BlueScope Steel Answered Friday, September 14, 2018 at 8:59 PM Hi Kelly! This is a fantastic question....it takes me back to my time at MSU as I was making that same decision (although quite a few years ago I must admit). Ultimately, I chose Biosystems over the Civil/Environmental route because I was more ...
Shelby asked Victoria Cummings, Walmart Added Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 10:30 AM Do you travel a lot as a chemical engineer? Answers 1 Victoria Cummings, Walmart Answered Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 8:05 PM Hey Shelby, It really depends on your job position and company to determine if you travel. Most engineers don't travel as much unless they're going to other sites to help build that plant from ground up. Yes, it is possible to travel as a chemical ...
Ally Added Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 3:50 AM I am not sure what kind of job I would like to do. Any suggestions? I am a Freshman in high school, but I am worried about what kind of job I am going to have and if I will enjoy it and it will fit my needs. I would like to be an environmental, mechanical, or civic engineer. (I am not yet sure what kind of engineering yet) I would like to be able to help others, possibly in third world countries, but still, earn enough money. I would also like to travel when I am a young adult but have opportunities to settle down when I am older. Answers 1 Karen Thole, Pennsylvania State University Answered Friday, November 3, 2017 at 11:28 AM Most of us did not know what kind of job we would like to have when we were at your stage of life. As a matter of fact, I did not even know enough to consider being an engineer! The good news is that most of us figure out what our passions are as we go ...
Yatziri Added Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 10:24 AM What is the understanding of your career choice? What are your reasons as to why you chose this career in general? Answers 1 Answered Monday, September 25, 2017 at 7:44 PM Answered by Krista Murphy I was searching for an opportunity to combine technical skills and interaction with a variety of people. Engineering consulting offers an opportunity for both design and project management. I enjoy spending time with project ...
Kaye Marie Added Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 7:47 AM What advice can you give to those students aspiring to become engineers? Answers 1 Gillian Montgomery, Buehler Engineering, Inc Answered Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 3:15 PM Keep learning, you will be doing it throughout your career. Stay positive and confident.
Mandy Added Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 10:52 AM I will be finishing my degree at 35 years old. Will I be at a disadvantage? I am 32 years old and completing my first year back to school to earn a degree in civil/environmental engineering (although I am open to switching fields). My first degree was in history and after many years with difficulty finding a job (I worked as a technical support representative at a few call centers) that could provide enough income, a yearning to challenge myself intellectually, and wanting to contribute more to society I decided Engineering was the way to go. By the time I will finish ... Answers 1 Sandra Begay, Sandia National Laboratories Answered Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 12:52 PM I am proud that you’ve decided to challenge yourself! A degree in engineering is not easy, but my experience is that it is a very rewarding degree. The job opportunities can enhance your contributions and also most engineering jobs pay very well. My ...
Rachael Amoah Added Friday, March 24, 2017 at 5:12 AM hello, Please am about to pursue aeronautical engineering what am I supposed to know before I enter the university? thanks. What I should know before pursuing aeronautic engineering in terms of academics. Answers 1 Elizabeth Bierman, Honeywell Aerospace Answered Monday, April 17, 2017 at 8:44 AM HI! To enter college to study aerospace engineering be sure that you are taking the classes in high school that the college indicates you need to be ready. What this usually is 3-4 years of science, 4 years of math, and 1-2 years of a foreign language. ...
Lia, Hamilton asked Laura Helbling, Aster Brands Added Monday, January 9, 2017 at 10:15 PM Perks of working as a civil engineer I'm in my final year of high school, and I am trying to decide between Civil and Mechanical Engineering. I am currently leaning towards Civil, but would that mean I would have to travel frequently? I do not mind travelling from time to time, but I do want to be close to friends and family. I also heard that there were design firms, where civil engineers have office jobs, but do they require previous experience of being on-site (which probably means travelling a lot?) ? Would it also require ... Answers 1 Laura Helbling, Aster Brands Answered Monday, January 9, 2017 at 10:15 PM Lia, I am a geotechnical engineer, a field of civil engineering that focuses on the mechanics of subsurface soil and rock and the design of structures placed on these materials. I work for a consulting firm that specializes in retaining wall design. We ...
AC, Oak Creek Added Monday, March 28, 2016 at 8:34 AM foreign language and engineering Would learning a foreign language make a significant impact on the number of opportunities for an engineer in a corporate or manufacturing setting? Do many engineers travel abroad where a foreign language would be necessary or is that less common than not? Answers 1 Yvette Gengler, Independent Mining Consultants, Inc. Answered Monday, March 28, 2016 at 8:34 AM Learning a second language is one of the MOST important things you can do to advance your career. I have been able to travel to many Latin countries because I speak Spanish. My boss only speaks English and whenever we get a job in Central America or ...
Janie Added Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 12:51 PM A traveling biomedical engineer I'm interested in biomedical engineering, but I also want a job where I can travel. Is there a job option within biomedical engineering where I can do this? Answers 1 Esha Singh, Corning Life Science Answered Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 12:51 PM Biomedical engineering is a branch which has got scope in 3 major regions. 1).Hospital 2).Manufacturing units 3).Sales and service Talking about your interest, if you want to go for travelling based job as an biomedical engineer, then choose the ...
Nasly, Jersey city Added Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 12:39 AM do civil engineers travel a lot? Hello, I'm currently a student at a community college majoring in Engineering Science. After I get my Associate I would like to major in Civil Engineering, but I'm kind of wondering if this means that I have to travel a lot. I don't like traveling. So my question is does civil engineers travel a lot? Answers 1 Colista Freeman, Mulkey Engineers & Consultants Answered Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 12:39 AM Many civil engineers are able to work without traveling extensively. It simply depends on your employer and the type of engineering work you do. Working on the construction side of civil engineering will often require more travel, since work occurs on ...
Anonymous, Quezon City, Metro Manila asked Jennifer Polivka, Nike Added Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 12:33 PM I want to work for Nike, but I'm on the other side of the world Hi, Jennifer Polivka! I am a second year college student taking up BS Materials Engineering at the University of the Philippines. I know that this course covers a wide range of topics. That is why in the fourth year of the course, there is a need for specialization. I really want to work in Nike. After reading your biography, I became more motivated than ever. But the problem is, I don't even know how I would be given the opportunity to work there. Well, first of all, it's in Oregon. It's so ... Answers 1 Jennifer Polivka, Nike Answered Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 12:33 PM Hello! Nike is amazing and I truly enjoy my job and the company. But also be open to other opportunities because you never know what is going to come your way! I didn't do my studies in university with Nike in mind; I actually intended to work in ...
Lydia, Denver Added Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 1:46 PM If I get my engineering degree in Canada am I able to practice engineering in other parts of the world? I currently live in the US but am going to go to college in Canada. If I get my engineering degree in Canada am I able to practice engineering in other parts of the world, or does it depend on the school? Answers 1 Kristen Sanderson, GE Digital Answered Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 1:46 PM As an engineer in a global company, I can say that I hire people from all over the world and your situation would not present a problem. What might matter, depending on your specific field, is whether you need any local certifications (like PE) to work ...
Shelly, Chatham asked Eva Regnier, Naval Postgraduate School Added Friday, November 30, 2012 at 8:16 AM How much do you travel? Have you ever traveled the world when working? Answers 1 Eva Regnier, Naval Postgraduate School Answered Friday, November 30, 2012 at 8:16 AM Yes, I have traveled a lot with my current job - I've been to Argentina, Bangladesh, Bosnia, Colombia, Estonia, Germany, Guinea, Kenya, Portugal, Scotland, Slovakia, South Africa, Thailand, .... Most of that travel was to teach, which is an unusual ...
Judy Rasmussen, Liberty Lake, WA asked Danielle Forget Shield, SCC Americas Added Friday, March 30, 2012 at 7:06 AM Background Needed to Provide Clean Water in Remote Areas What skills does one need to become an engineer who works on projects like providing clean water systems for villages in Nicaragua? Answers 1 Danielle Forget Shield, SCC Americas Answered Friday, March 30, 2012 at 7:06 AM Someone providing clean water systems would need to understand both the civil engineering aspects of constructing a clean water source and the environmental requirements for clean water. A Civil Engineering degree with an environmental emphasis would be ...
Shariah, Abu Dhabi, UAE asked Urbashi Mitra, USC Viterbi School of Engineering Added Friday, March 30, 2012 at 4:28 AM Best Engineering Field for Women I finished high school a few months back and scored high grades for both maths and physics during my a-levels. I am thinking of pursuing a career in engineering. I am wondering which engineering degree is better suited for women, in terms of field work (working outside in the sun or open field frequently, or having to travel alot)? Because it is not always easy for women to travel frequently outside, such as for civil engineering. I am thinking of pursuing electronics and telecommunication ... Answers 1 Urbashi Mitra, USC Viterbi School of Engineering Answered Friday, March 30, 2012 at 4:28 AM I do not believe that one form of engineering is better or worse for women, since every woman is an individual. Each engineering discipline is quite varied and diverse even within that discipline. I can think of mechanical engineers, chemical ...
Katie T, Osaka, Japan asked Patricia Eng, Self Employed: Speaker and Author Added Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 4:08 AM Discover What You Like and Dislike After getting my BS in Physics I decided to spend a few years traveling and seeing the world before I settled down to a graduate program. 3 years later I'm teaching English in Japan, and wondering how to get back in the game, and where. For my masters degree I want to move into engineering so I can apply my love of science to help people. But I'm not sure what field is best for me. How do you decide what field to choose? Next I have to consider location. I'd be happy to stay on in Japan and get ... Answers 1 Patricia Eng, Self Employed: Speaker and Author Answered Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 4:08 AM The questions that you ask can only be answered by you. Choosing a field is very personal. I don't know what nationality you are or what your background is, so do not know if career tools are available to you, but in the States, there are many ways to ...
Kayana Added Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 11:04 AM What is your favorite project you have worked on as an engineer? Answers 0
Victoria Masucci asked Peggy Layne, Virginia Tech Added Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 7:03 PM Environmental engineering job that travels? I just graduated and would love to find an environmental engineering job that would allow for some basic traveling, either through the job to visit places of need on projects. Is that possible in environmental engineering? Answers 0