I've owned a 2 flat building for 7 years now. The 2 flat sits on a perfect rectangle monolithic slab on grade. The slab is cracked about 1/5" right down the middle of the slab (short path of rectangle). There isn't any water penetration. Now although I did not know about this crack when I...
Slightly worried about the vertical crack identified in the attached photo. The cracks widest point is .2 inches. My research suggested this may be due to temperature fluctuations since it is located in my boiler room and shouldn’t be of concern. But there’s also a drain line running...
Im in my first six month at my new job. I work at a large company and there are always leadership roles available. I'm wondering what would help me secure a supervisory engineering role. Ive competed one course so far for a masters degree in civil engineering. However the course material...
Ok so my job right now can be titled " gas engineering" my tasks consist of pipe design and project coordination. My company is offering tuition reimbursement so I would like to take advantage of this, however I'm not sure if a masters in civil will help me advance in my job. I plan on staying...
This question is geared more toward senior engineers or people within management in engineering departments. How does a new grad give off a great first impression during thier first day or week at work? What would make you think "wow this candidate was a great choice I'm very happy with him"
My friend mentioned that he received an offer as an associate engineer. The responsiblities of this job look identicle to a "design engineer" and the salary is actually greater then a typical civil engineer I (we both recently graduated as civil engineers). However the title "associate...
I am about to begin my new career that focuses on the design of distribution pipe lines. These pipe lines carry natural gas throughout urban areas. Does anyone have anyone have any experience with this type of work? My favorite class while studying for my BSCE was fluid mechanics, so I'm hoping...
As an engineer looking to innovate while being successful is it more important to be an idealist or realist? Should the balance between the two be even or lean more toward one view?
I have been working at job 1 for a month now however I interviewed at a lot of places before starting job 1, and so I just received a call from a different firm. Job 2 is offering a 16% greater salary. My plan is the following: approach current employer and say " hey boss I recently received a...
I have my first career.. I was told it would consist of engineer tasks but I haven't done anything engineer related yet. I am pretty much a cad zombie drafting telecom towers all day. I am however paid like an engineer, if I put some overtime every week I am scheduled to earn over 65k. Should I...
I worked in a engineering firm and under the supervision of a P.E. that is related to me. Will I have a problem submitting my work experience for the P.e. certification requirements?
I need to make a panel schedule. I have no electric backround beside a chapter I studied from a physics class many years ago. Given the photo of the panel how do I make a schedule? This looks pretty straightfoward, I just want some advice..the schedule made has nothing to do with the panel...
I graduated with a civil engineering degree. I have been interviewing with a Oil and Gas company and I believe I have a good shot at getting an associate engineer position. However, no matter the outcome of the position I want to obtain a masters. I am not sure what degree I should study. I...
