Did you ever doubt yourself when becoming an engineer?

How and what do you do as water resource engineer when you are mainly outside? I thought most engineers work in factories or in their own businesses.

I am a student from a school in Maryland where our project is an interview with an engineer. I decided to chose you because this was an engineer type that I have never heard of so I wanted to ask a couple of question about what you have done as this engineer and what happened on your way to becoming this engineer.

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Andromeda DuMont , CH2M / Jacobs

Answered Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 8:19 AM

I do many different sorts of projects, including ones that require field work or traveling. Because I have a background in hydrogeology, my field work typically consists of drilling or sampling activities. This means I will hang out with a water supply rig and collect samples as they drill holes (that will become water wells). I will also do aquifer tests by pumping water out of the ground at different rates. Sometimes, we just go to wells or houses and collect samples. Then back at the office I get to analyze the data from the samples. During construction activities, sometimes I just do oversight to make sure that the contractors are following the design (that I designed) and that everything is going smoothly.

As far as doubting myself… I think everyone has a bit of imposter syndrome. I am no exception. I put in my very best effort so at the end of the day, that is something that I can be proud of. Somedays my best effort is more than other days. The mindset is to know that you did your best for that day.

I'm really happy to hear that you have a project to talk with engineers! Please check out my website www.andromedadumont.com if you want a full backstory on how I became an engineer! Use the About Me link for the story. And if you have other questions, please feel free to ask! andromedadumont@gmail.com.