What is an Engineer?. Introduction Marc Rouleau, PE Bachelors degree in electrical engineering and masters degree in civil engineering Bachelors degree

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:


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


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:


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


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?


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.


Jimmy Carter - 39Jimmy Carter - 39thth PresidentPresident

Engineer?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.


Cindy Crawford – Cindy Crawford – ModelModel

Engineer?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.


Rowan Atkins – AKA Rowan Atkins – AKA Mr. Bean – comedianMr. Bean – comedian

Engineer?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.


Montel Williams – talk Montel Williams – talk show hostshow host

Engineer?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


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


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?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


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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