Tag: Engineering
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Why Young Engineers Need to Be Mentored
Aspiring engineers embark on a journey of learning and growth that involves not just acquiring technical skills but also developing a deep understanding of their field. While academic education provides a strong foundation, the role of mentorship in an engineer’s career cannot be overstated. In this post, we’ll explore why mentorship is crucial for young…
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Tips to Learn New Software Faster
As an engineer, I have new software all the time and sometimes I need to learn them fast. Whether you’re learning for fun, school, or work, here are some tips to get you the working knowledge you need. Figure Out What It Does You can save a lot of time if you understand what the…
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Why Should You Become a Licensed PE?
If you are researching this, you are likely familiar with the P.E. license and you’re debating whether the hassle is worth it. In my opinion, it absolutely is. The benefits of being a Professional Engineer far outweigh the work required to become one. If you’re still on the fence, here are five reasons you should…
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What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Engineer
I’ve been working as an engineer for nearly a year now and my illusions have been shattered. I am sure I will continue to learn more as I gain experience and work on more projects, but this post is about the five things I wish I knew before becoming an engineer. 1. School won’t teach…
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On Surviving Your First Year as An Engineer After College
So, you finished engineering school, and you passed your fundamentals of engineering exam. That’s a great accomplishment and I’m proud of you. Maybe you think things will be easy from now on, that was me about a year ago. As you enter the engineering industry, you might feel as if you’re thrown off a cliff…
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How to Pick Your Civil Engineering Specialization
Back in engineering school, I picked Civil Engineering as my major, but I wasn’t sure what specialization I wanted to get into. If you’re struggling with what you want to do maybe this post can help you. There are five main categories of Civil Engineering specializations: When picking a specialization, consider these three metrics: Need/IncomeThe…
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How I Got My Engineering Degree in 3 Years and a Half
A bachelor’s in engineering can usually be earned in four years. However, the 4-year graduation rate is not usually over 50%. That stemmed from the fact that Engineering has a heavy curriculum with rigorous classes. Other factors such as how frequently classes are offered play a major role. Backstory I started my civil engineering study…
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Choosing Engineering
Choosing to make engineering my major was not an easy decision and I struggled with it for years even after I graduated. I have been working in the industry for a year now and I have gained a greater appreciation for what engineers do. I’m proud to call myself an engineer. Engineering is a broad…
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