How does environmental consulting compare to in-house environmental (or EHS) positions? I have witnessed lots of people going each way (from consulting to industry, or from industry into consulting), so I would think that the opportunities must be pretty balanced overall, since I do not discern...
Go for it. You are young, not tied down, so this is the easiest time for you to do this.
I'm working as an engineer about 40-45 hours per week, and going to law school in the evenings and weekends (9 credits at a time.) That means with studying, classes and work I am putting in 12-14 hours...
IPGBen - Thanks for the advice. Good way of looking at it. I'll have to talk it over some more, that's for sure.
HarrisDE - That is something to consider. Sounds like your friend figured out a pretty good way to get through school and expand career opportunities. That is an interesting...
Thanks for the tips.
Beggar, I'm looking at working full time and going to school part time, starting at about 6 credits (2 classes). We'll see how it goes from there. Maybe I'll sock money away for a couple years, then stop working for a year to finish up the degree in shorter time. But...
Hello all,
I graduated 3-4 years ago with an engg degree and have been working for an environmental engineering consulting company (salaried position). I passed the FE/EIT, and I am planning on getting my PE when it comes around. My employer has a 65-75% tuition reimbursement program for...
The PE license system may have flaws, but you could look at it as proof of having the minimum skills required for a good engineer. You can still have PE's that are not great engineers.
Just like everyone with a medical license is not necessarily a good doctor. Being good at a profession is...