IS ENGINEERING FOR
ME?
What is an Engineer?
PROBLEM SOLVER
Engineers are problem solvers.
→Use available technology to solve problems
→Rely on creativity and academic skills
→Use math, science, and computers
It is very important to note that even though the
tasks are very different, many of the methods
used are common to all engineers.
THE ENGINEERING PROCESS:
IDENTIFY and
define a problem
Implement
Solution
ANALYZE
the problem
Propose solutions
Select and Design
preferred solution
The First Engineers
Egyptians
ENGINEERS THROUGHOUT HISTORY
 GREEKS
 ROMANS
 MAYANS
 AZTECS
 English
TYPES OF ENGINEERS
CIVIL
CHEMICAL
ELECTRICAL
COMPUTER
INDUSTRIAL
MECHANICAL
AERONAUTICAL
Material
Agricultural
Bio-Systems
Architectural
Mining
TYPES OF CIVIL ENGINEERS
 STRUCTURAL
 TRANSPORTATION
 GEOTECHNICAL
 ENVIRONMENTAL
 WATER RESOURCES
 CONSTRUCTION
Structural Engineer
 Design and build
structures.
 Mainly designs
bridges,
buildings, and
tunnels
Transportation Engineer
 Designs
transportation
highway systems
 Models traffic
flow, delay, etc.
 Develops timing
system for traffic
signals.
Horizontal Curve
Vertical Curve
Geotechnical Engineer
 Perform site
investigations
 Foundation Design
 Tunnel Design
 Embankment Design
 Retaining Wall Design
Environmental Engineer
 Designs and plans
prevention, control
and remediation of
environmental health
hazards.
 Environmental
engineers will
frequently specialize
in one area, like air
pollution, water
pollution, landfill
design, etc.
Water Resource Engineer
Duties
 Data collection
 Hydrologic and hydraulic
modeling
 Perform watershed assessments
 Preparation of drainage and
water quality technical reports
 Conduct stormwater utilities
feasibility studies and
implementation
 Perform drainage calculations
for design discharges, open
channels, weirs and collection
systems
 perform storm water quality
related design (BMPS)
Construction Engineer
 Develop Pert/CPM
diagrams
 Performance
Calculations
 Analyze Maps,
Drawings,
Blueprints, Aerial
Photographry, and
topographic maps.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
Who does this?
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS
Who does this?
ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERS
Who does this?
GEOTECHNICAL
ENGINEERS
Who does this?
WATER RESOURCE ENGINEERS
Who does this?

Engg Brief.ppt