Civil Engineering Blog

Tips & Tricks – Geopak

Shaun — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:04:49 +0000

Geopak is a great program to help with roadway design in civil engineering. Unfortunately sometimes things can get messed up. When working with a design sometimes you will need to rerun the different models several times to get the best solution. However, Geopak sometimes gets confused. When that happens, Geopak can give some unpredictable results. [...]

Simple Solutions Big Gains

Shaun — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:30:15 +0000

It’s always nice when simple solutions are found to very big problems. According to an article from the Seattle Times rumble strips on state highways has cut the accident rate by nearly 60%. This is one example why we should all be looking for simple solutions for our clients’ and the public’s problems when we’re [...]

Where is the Money?

Shaun — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:02:33 +0000

This post is for two people: those looking for a job and those looking for clients. With the economy like it is everybody isn’t spending money the way they were a year or two ago. But people are spending money on civil engineering projects. They are the best people to have as clients right now, [...]

Job Searching in a Tough Economy

Shaun — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:30:10 +0000

The fact that the economy is tight right now is no surprise to anyone anymore. But there are jobs still available. I found my job at the end of the year when the economy was going south. I have several friends that have found jobs recently and I have several that are look. I’ve compiled [...]

100 Most Congested Metro Areas

Shaun — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:26:31 +0000

INRIX, a company that provides real time traffic information to mobile phones, gps, maping services etc…, has released a report of the worst traffic in the US. Los Angeles, New York and Chicago are the top three most congested metro areas. They also make up 23 of the top 25 worst bottlenecks. Not surprisingly for [...]

Traffic Engineering

Shaun — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:47:49 +0000

There are a lot of different branches of civil engineering. I’m going to go over a few of them for those of you that are new to the industry. That will give you an idea of what you can focus in and what you may want to do after you graduate. Today I’ll talk about [...]

FE Registration

Shaun — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:41:37 +0000

If you’re planning to take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam in October the registration deadline is coming up. Check out www.ncees.org for information on registering.

Start Getting Ready For Your PE As Soon As You Start Work

Shaun — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:47:12 +0000

Since I started my first internship I’ve gotten a lot of advice on how to get ready to apply for my Professional Engineer (PE) License. I’ve listed below a lot of the advice that I’ve gotten. It’s all from Engineers that are licensed in Texas, but will probably apply to most states. Check Your State’s [...]

Certifications and Licenses (LEED AP)

Shaun — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:55:20 +0000

LEED AP What it is – LEED AP stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional. Basically, having the LEED AP credential shows that you have specific knowledge and experience using environmentally friendly designs, processes, etcetera. Who governs it – The LEEP AP is run by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). Requirements [...]

Tips on Interviewing

Shaun — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:08:49 +0000

Whether you are interviewing for a full time job or an internship the basics are the same. Here’s a few notes, tips and things to keep in mind for interviews. BEFORE THE INTERVIEW Everybody Has The Internet Clear off anything that you posted on the internet that you wouldn’t want the interviewer to see. Many [...]