Working in the US

[RJLDesign]

Hiya guys

I live in Australia and am looking to head over to the US by the end of the year.

Just wondering what software packages you guys use.

I have AutoCAD, CivilCAD and 12D model under my belt and i have a background in Res A Houseing developments Industrial and Commercial sites.

Any information you can swing my way be good.

Thanks

Rj

 

[roberttx]

Hi, Rj:

I work for a consulting firm at El Paso, Tx. We use Microsurvey, Eaglepoint, Autocad, Microstation, Caice. Some of these programs are just a requirement by the state transportation department, but we feel very comfortable using the Autocad-Microsurvey, Autocad-Eaglepoint combinations.

Hope that helps,

Roberto.

 

[Zenon]

Hi RJ,
I work with a consulting firm in Winter Haven, Florida. Here is a list of a few program packages we utilize most often; 1) AutoCAD 2004 with Autodesk Land Development Desktop, Civil Design and Survey; 2) Autoturn; 3) the suite of Haestad Methods Civil Engineering Software; 4)ICPR II and 12D; 5) Ponds and Modret; and 6) FDOT Storm Sewers.

Good Luck in the States!
Zenon

 

[RWF7437]

There are many, many software packages used by US engineers. If you plan to do private practice engineering, rather than drafting, you will want to be registered. Registration is on a State to State basis in the US so you'll need to contact the State Board where you locate.

As to other software, they fall into broad categories including GIS, structural, mechanical design, hydraulics, hydrology, electrical, CAD/CAM and many more.

g'day and good luck,

Russ