What is an Engineer?What is an Engineer?
IntroductionIntroduction
Marc Rouleau, PEMarc Rouleau, PE Bachelors degree in electrical engineering and Bachelors degree in electrical engineering and
masters degree in civil engineeringmasters degree in civil engineering Licensed professional engineer in electrical Licensed professional engineer in electrical
engineeringengineering
Tom Conrecode, PETom Conrecode, PE Bachelors degree in civil engineeringBachelors degree in civil engineering Licensed professional engineer in civil engineeringLicensed professional engineer in civil engineering
What is EngineeringWhat is Engineering
The profession in which math and science - The profession in which math and science - gained by study, experience, and practice - is gained by study, experience, and practice - is applied with judgment to develop ways to applied with judgment to develop ways to economically use the materials and forces of economically use the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of society.nature for the benefit of society.
History of EngineeringHistory of Engineering
Evidence that engineering was practiced more Evidence that engineering was practiced more than 4,500 years ago:than 4,500 years ago:
History of EngineeringHistory of Engineering
1200 B.C. – A.D. 11200 B.C. – A.D. 1 Siege towers are perfectedSiege towers are perfected Greeks develop manufacturingGreeks develop manufacturing Archimedes introduces mathematics in GreeceArchimedes introduces mathematics in Greece Concrete is used for Concrete is used for
arched bridges, roads and arched bridges, roads and
aqueducts in Romeaqueducts in Rome
History of EngineeringHistory of Engineering
A.D. 1 – 1400A.D. 1 – 1400 Chinese further develop the study of mathematicsChinese further develop the study of mathematics Cotton and silk are manufacturedCotton and silk are manufactured Leonardo Fibinacci Leonardo Fibinacci
Creates our decimal system (0,1,2,3,4…), replacing the Roman Creates our decimal system (0,1,2,3,4…), replacing the Roman numeral system (no zero, I, II, III, IV…).numeral system (no zero, I, II, III, IV…).
Writes the first Western text on algebraWrites the first Western text on algebra
Creates the root symbol: Creates the root symbol:
History of EngineeringHistory of Engineering
1400 - 18001400 - 1800 First toilet is invented in EnglandFirst toilet is invented in England Otto von Guerick shows the existence of a vacuumOtto von Guerick shows the existence of a vacuum Issac Newton constructs first reflecting telescopesIssac Newton constructs first reflecting telescopes Boyle’s Gas Law, stating pressure varies inversely with Boyle’s Gas Law, stating pressure varies inversely with
volume, is first introducedvolume, is first introduced Society of Engineers, a professional engineering society, Society of Engineers, a professional engineering society,
is formed in Londonis formed in London
History of EngineeringHistory of Engineering
What are engineers working on today?What are engineers working on today? Alpine Mega Tunnel – a 95 mile tunnel through the Swiss Alpine Mega Tunnel – a 95 mile tunnel through the Swiss
Alps – the longest tunnel in the worldAlps – the longest tunnel in the world Perdido Spar (Shell Oil) – worlds deepest oil well. Perdido Spar (Shell Oil) – worlds deepest oil well.
Located in more than 9,000 feet of water, 2 miles off the Located in more than 9,000 feet of water, 2 miles off the coast of Texascoast of Texas
Battery technology – working to create faster charging Battery technology – working to create faster charging and longer lasting batteriesand longer lasting batteries
Engineer:Engineer: Uses knowledge of math and Uses knowledge of math and
science to create something newscience to create something new Characteristic activity: creative Characteristic activity: creative
designdesign Work in disciplines such as:Work in disciplines such as:
Civil EngineeringCivil Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Electrical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
A practitioner of engineering is A practitioner of engineering is an engineeran engineer
Scientist:Scientist: Develops knowledge from Develops knowledge from
analysis and studyanalysis and study Characteristic activity: Characteristic activity:
researchresearch Work in fields such as:Work in fields such as:
BiologyBiology
ChemistryChemistry
PhysicsPhysics
A practitioner of science is a A practitioner of science is a scientistscientist
What is the Difference Between What is the Difference Between a Scientist and an Engineer?a Scientist and an Engineer?
Obtained from Wikipedia under science and engineering
What is the Difference Between What is the Difference Between a Scientist and an Engineer?a Scientist and an Engineer?
Scientists discover the world that exists; Scientists discover the world that exists; engineers create the world that never was.”engineers create the world that never was.”
--Theodore Von Karman, Aerospace EngineerTheodore Von Karman, Aerospace Engineer
Engineering DisciplinesEngineering Disciplines
Electrical EngineersElectrical Engineers Work with electricity, electromagnetic fields, and lightWork with electricity, electromagnetic fields, and light Design products such as cell phones, computers,Design products such as cell phones, computers,antennas, televisions, and appliancesantennas, televisions, and appliances Design power generation and distribution systemsDesign power generation and distribution systems
Mechanical EngineersMechanical Engineers Work with machines and systems that Work with machines and systems that involve the production and use of heatinvolve the production and use of heat Design cars, heating and air conditioning systems,Design cars, heating and air conditioning systems,and manufacturing systemsand manufacturing systems
Biomedical EngineersBiomedical Engineers Work with the mechanical and chemical Work with the mechanical and chemical properties of the human bodyproperties of the human body Design prosthetic devices and medical diagnostic systemsDesign prosthetic devices and medical diagnostic systems
Engineering DisciplinesEngineering Disciplines
Civil EngineersCivil Engineers Work with physics and materialsWork with physics and materials Design buildings, roads, bridges, storm water systemsDesign buildings, roads, bridges, storm water systems
Chemical EngineersChemical Engineers Work with physics, chemistry and biologyWork with physics, chemistry and biology Design medicines, fertilizers, semiconductors, food Design medicines, fertilizers, semiconductors, food additives (such as flavorings)additives (such as flavorings)
Aerospace EngineersAerospace Engineers Work with aerodynamics, propulsion and navigationWork with aerodynamics, propulsion and navigation Design aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, missiles, and rocketsDesign aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, missiles, and rockets
There are many more disciplines!There are many more disciplines!
Who is an Engineer?Who is an Engineer?
Tom Scholz – Tom Scholz – Founder and lead Founder and lead singer of the band singer of the band BostonBoston
Engineer?Engineer?
Who is an Engineer?Who is an Engineer?
Tom Scholz – Founder Tom Scholz – Founder and lead singer of the and lead singer of the band Bostonband Boston
Yes!Yes!
Graduated with a Graduated with a Bachelors and Masters Bachelors and Masters degree in mechanical degree in mechanical engineering from MIT.engineering from MIT.
Who is an Engineer?Who is an Engineer?
Jimmy Carter - 39Jimmy Carter - 39thth PresidentPresident
Engineer?Engineer?
Who is an Engineer?Who is an Engineer?
Jimmy Carter - 39Jimmy Carter - 39thth PresidentPresident
Yes!Yes!
Graduated from the Naval Graduated from the Naval Academy with a Bachelors Academy with a Bachelors Degree in nuclear Degree in nuclear engineering. Served on a engineering. Served on a submarine, as a Navy submarine, as a Navy Officer operating the Officer operating the nuclear power plant. nuclear power plant.
Who is an Engineer?Who is an Engineer?
Cindy Crawford – Cindy Crawford – ModelModel
Engineer?Engineer?
Who is an Engineer?Who is an Engineer?
Cindy Crawford - ModelCindy Crawford - Model
No!No!
Attended Northwestern Attended Northwestern University to study University to study Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering on a scholarship. She on a scholarship. She dropped out after one dropped out after one semester.semester.
Who is an Engineer?Who is an Engineer?
Rowan Atkins – AKA Rowan Atkins – AKA Mr. Bean – comedianMr. Bean – comedian
Engineer?Engineer?
Who is an Engineer?Who is an Engineer?
Rowan Atkins – AKA Mr. Rowan Atkins – AKA Mr. Bean – comedianBean – comedian
Yes!Yes!
Graduated from Graduated from Newcastle University with Newcastle University with a Bachelors Degree in a Bachelors Degree in electrical engineering, electrical engineering, then obtained his Masters then obtained his Masters in engineering from in engineering from Oxford.Oxford.
Who is an Engineer?Who is an Engineer?
Montel Williams – talk Montel Williams – talk show hostshow host
Engineer?Engineer?
Who is an Engineer?Who is an Engineer?
Montel Williams – talk Montel Williams – talk show hostshow host
Yes!Yes!
Graduated from the Graduated from the Naval Academy in Naval Academy in 1980 with a Bachelor of 1980 with a Bachelor of Science in engineering. Science in engineering. Served 9 years as a Served 9 years as a Navy Officer.Navy Officer.
Engineers are Everywhere!Engineers are Everywhere!
Orbiting in spaceOrbiting in space
Designing bridgesDesigning bridges
Designing carsDesigning cars
Exploring the oceanExploring the ocean
Creating soles for your sneakersCreating soles for your sneakers
Developing your next favorite candy barDeveloping your next favorite candy bar
They can be comedians, talk show hosts and They can be comedians, talk show hosts and Presidents too!Presidents too!
Who Hires Engineers?Who Hires Engineers?
The Obvious:The Obvious: MicrosoftMicrosoft AppleApple Hewlett PackardHewlett Packard AT&TAT&T Ford Motor CompanyFord Motor Company NASANASA Florida Power and LightFlorida Power and Light Army Corps of EngineersArmy Corps of Engineers
Who Hires Engineers?Who Hires Engineers?
The Less Obvious:The Less Obvious: CIA - Uses engineers not for design, but for their CIA - Uses engineers not for design, but for their
analytical mindsanalytical minds Many Branches of the Federal GovernmentMany Branches of the Federal Government Disaster response teams – provide on-site Disaster response teams – provide on-site
engineering supportengineering supportStructural inspectionStructural inspection
Disaster recovery strategiesDisaster recovery strategies
Who Hires Engineers?Who Hires Engineers?
The Less Obvious:The Less Obvious: NavyNavy
Operate power plants on ships and submarinesOperate power plants on ships and submarines
Maintain military installationsMaintain military installations
Provide support during combat operationsProvide support during combat operations
What does it take to be an Engineer?What does it take to be an Engineer?
You don’t have to be a genius to be an You don’t have to be a genius to be an Engineer…Engineer…
People who become Engineers:People who become Engineers:
Are CURIOUS about how things workAre CURIOUS about how things workSolve interesting life problemsSolve interesting life problemsDesign and experimentDesign and experimentCalculate using math and scienceCalculate using math and scienceWork with others as a teamWork with others as a team
Sound like you???Sound like you???
Why be an Engineer?Why be an Engineer?
FunFun Great variety in your workGreat variety in your work You get to build or improve thingsYou get to build or improve things You get to use your creative ideas to solve problemsYou get to use your creative ideas to solve problems You get to work on a teamYou get to work on a team
Lots of Job OpportunitiesLots of Job Opportunities Engineers are in high demandEngineers are in high demand There are more engineering jobs than engineersThere are more engineering jobs than engineers
Your Education ContinuesYour Education Continues You will need to continue studying to remain relevantYou will need to continue studying to remain relevant
Why be an Engineer?Why be an Engineer?
Earning PotentialEarning Potential Engineers earn one of the highest salaries of any Engineers earn one of the highest salaries of any
career with a 4 or 5-year degreecareer with a 4 or 5-year degree From the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2012):From the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2012):
Occupation Average Salary
Electrical Engineer $87,920
Mechanical Engineer $80,580
Biomedical Engineer $86,960
Civil Engineer $79,340
Chemical Engineer $94,350
Aerospace Engineer $103,720
How do you become an Engineer?How do you become an Engineer?
EDUCATIONEDUCATION Middle and High SchoolMiddle and High School
Do well in your math classes – this is the foundation of your Do well in your math classes – this is the foundation of your engineering education!!engineering education!!Prepare yourself for college:Prepare yourself for college:
Algebra I & IIAlgebra I & II GeometryGeometry TrigonometryTrigonometry CalculusCalculus ChemistryChemistry PhysicsPhysics Computer ProgrammingComputer Programming Advanced placement classes are idealAdvanced placement classes are ideal
EDUCATIONEDUCATION CollegeCollege
Most engineering degrees are completed in 4-5 yearsMost engineering degrees are completed in 4-5 yearsAttend a school that is Accredited by Attend a school that is Accredited by Accreditation Board for Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)!Engineering and Technology (ABET)!
Assures graduates from the program are prepared for graduate Assures graduates from the program are prepared for graduate school and the workforceschool and the workforce
Degrees from non-accredited schools will preclude licensureDegrees from non-accredited schools will preclude licensure Most graduate programs require Bachelor degrees from ABET Most graduate programs require Bachelor degrees from ABET
schoolsschoolsJoin Engineering Honor Societies and participateJoin Engineering Honor Societies and participateWork hard to obtain the highest Grade Point Average – especially Work hard to obtain the highest Grade Point Average – especially in your discipline!in your discipline!There is no do-over to improve a low GPAThere is no do-over to improve a low GPANo one wants to hire a C student!No one wants to hire a C student!
How do you become an Engineer?How do you become an Engineer?
How do you become an Engineer?How do you become an Engineer?STAY IN SCHOOL!STAY IN SCHOOL! If it was easy, everyone would be an engineerIf it was easy, everyone would be an engineer
DO WELL IN SCHOOL!DO WELL IN SCHOOL!
GRADUATE!GRADUATE!
The next 3 years in high school and The next 3 years in high school and especiallyespecially the the following 4-5 years in college drastically impact the quality following 4-5 years in college drastically impact the quality of your adult life!of your adult life!
You can play now…You can play now…
……or play lateror play later
How do you become an Engineer?How do you become an Engineer?
Engineer LicensureEngineer LicensureSo you have an engineering degree and are ready to take So you have an engineering degree and are ready to take on the world…not so fast…for some disciplines you will on the world…not so fast…for some disciplines you will need a license!need a license!Certain fields of engineering, especially those that put the Certain fields of engineering, especially those that put the health and welfare of people at risk (civil and structural health and welfare of people at risk (civil and structural engineers in particular), require licensureengineers in particular), require licensureTo become licensed, engineers must:To become licensed, engineers must:
Complete obtain a bachelors degree in engineering from an ABET Complete obtain a bachelors degree in engineering from an ABET accredited collegeaccredited college
Work under a Professional Engineer for at least four yearsWork under a Professional Engineer for at least four years Pass two intensive competency examsPass two intensive competency exams Earn a license from their Earn a license from their state's licensure board..
Any QUESTIONS?Any QUESTIONS?
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