Articles on engineering-themed topics such as, projects, infrastructure improvement career opportunities and career advancement strategies.
A helpful article by a Certified Professional Career Development Coach which gives tips on how to overcome “blocks” that lead you to postpone moving forward on getting your PE or LEED certification.
KBR announced today that it has been awarded a Framework Contract by Sasol Technology (Pty) Ltd., the technology arm of the Sasol Group (Sasol), to provide engineering services across various sectors of Sasol Group`s business including downstream, petrochemical, and upstream in Southern Africa.
A discussion on the state of the proposed high speed rail system. Will a system similar to China’s ever be realized in America?
This article article attempts to give the necessary information for those planning to pursue an online degree in engineering. Provides detailed analysis of the different programs, registration tips and an active discussion forum on the topic.
An engineer’s guide to applying for the Professional Engineering (PE) license
You are finally finished with college and you are happily employed at hopefully the company of your dreams. Before you realize it, six months have passed and the first payment on your student loan is due. So, how do you prioritize your bills while still cognizant of future spending, down payment on a house, marriage etc? This article provides a realistic guide on smart budgeting and debt management from an engineer’s perspective.
Over the years I have often seen outstanding land development engineers desire to break into a new area of specialization under the civil engineering umbrella, yet they have found the opportunity to do so to be scarce, at best, purely because they have a background in land development. That said, after discussing this topic with numerous land development engineers across the country, I have been so inclined to blog…in defense of land development engineers.
Some lessons to be learned for the civil engineering community as a result of this current recession.
This article attempts to highlight the importance of participating in a 401k retirement plan offered by your company.
10 tips for writing highly effective resumes. The article addresses what it is that employers look for and offers actionable tips to enable you to get an interview.