scottm8
Civil/Environmental
- Jun 7, 2011
- 10
Hello!
I've been working for 5 years solid in the geotech/environmental field (landfills, mine waste, tailings ponds, contaminated sites etc), and kind of lost interest in things that "stand still", like piles of dirt and concrete. I find myself fascinated by antennas, electromagnetism, and algorithm design (been teaching myself C, CUDA and basic signals processing). With just a BSCE and no family I am basically free to take a sharp turn in a new direction. Does anyone have any advice on how I can incorporate more technology into my career, preferably in a way that leverages my civil education and experience at least a little bit?
I'm considering geophysics (combines electrical and soils engineering), however that industry seems to be centered around Texas oil fields and I have zero interest in moving to a hot climate! Maybe materials science or electrical engineering? Would I just be wasting my newly earned Civil PE? I think my dream job would be R&D for a manufacturer. I love finding the most efficient way of doing things. My favorite thing about my current job is creating giant automated excel sheets that streamline design calculations.
Thanks for the advice!
I've been working for 5 years solid in the geotech/environmental field (landfills, mine waste, tailings ponds, contaminated sites etc), and kind of lost interest in things that "stand still", like piles of dirt and concrete. I find myself fascinated by antennas, electromagnetism, and algorithm design (been teaching myself C, CUDA and basic signals processing). With just a BSCE and no family I am basically free to take a sharp turn in a new direction. Does anyone have any advice on how I can incorporate more technology into my career, preferably in a way that leverages my civil education and experience at least a little bit?
I'm considering geophysics (combines electrical and soils engineering), however that industry seems to be centered around Texas oil fields and I have zero interest in moving to a hot climate! Maybe materials science or electrical engineering? Would I just be wasting my newly earned Civil PE? I think my dream job would be R&D for a manufacturer. I love finding the most efficient way of doing things. My favorite thing about my current job is creating giant automated excel sheets that streamline design calculations.
Thanks for the advice!