ENG 284 THE ENGINEER IN SOCIETY CONSULTANCY MODULE

ENG 284 THE ENGINEER IN SOCIETY CONSULTANCY MODULE 1

How do I become an engineer? • Earn a bachelor's degree in engineering from a school accredited by COREN(the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)) • Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination • Complete at least four years of engineering experience • Pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) examination 2

WHAT IS ENGINEERING & WHO’S AN ENGINEER? • Engineering is the art of applying scientific and mathematical principles, experience, judgment, and common sense to make things that benefit people. Engineering is the process of producing a technical product or system to meet a specific need. 3

WHAT DO ENGINEERS DO? • Engineers § design bridges and important medical equipment § processes for cleaning up toxic spills and § systems for mass transit. 4

FIVE LARGEST ENGINEERING AREAS The are: • Chemical engineering • Civil engineering • Electrical engineering • Industrial engineering • Mechanical engineering • Computer 5

OTHER FIELDS § § § § Aerospace engineering Oceanic engineering Nuclear engineering Biomedical engineering Environmental engineering Agricultural Aerospace astronautical 6

QUALITIES SUCCESSFUL ENGINEERS • • • Strong in mathematics and science Highly analytical and detail-oriented Imaginative and creative Good communication skills Enjoy working in teams Enjoy building or improving the way things work 7

HOW ABOUT MASTERS & Ph. D? • Master's programs are designed to expand deepen the knowledge and skills acquired as an undergraduate. Master's degree programs in engineering require two years of full-time graduate study. • Doctoral programs require five-to-seven years of graduate study, while Ph. D programs are generally designed for people primarily interested in research and education in the engineering field. 8

WHAT IS ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY • Engineering Consulting is practice of performing engineering as a Consulting Engineer. It assists in development of both public and private companies. This development can be in a variety of ways including Process Management, idea organization, product design, fabrication, branding, and marketing. 9

What does an engineering consultancy do • Consulting engineering is a professional service that provides independent expertise in engineering, science and related areas to governments, industries, developers and construction firms. 10

What do engineering consultants make? • The average salary for an Engineering Consultant is $83, 456 per year in the United States. Salary estimates are based on 38 salaries submitted anonymously to Indeed by Engineering Consultant employees, users, and collected from past and present job advertisements on Indeed in the past 36 months. 11

How do I become an engineering consultant? • To recap, an aspiring chemical engineering consultant needs to earn a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, gain work experience, and attain state licensure, if necessary. Many consulting jobs also require a master's degree or doctorate in chemical engineering. 12

Do consulting firms hire engineers? • While consulting firms have traditionally targeted MBA students, they have becoming more willing to hire students with Ph. D degrees, lawyers and engineers and put them through business training. . A good way to get a consulting position with engineering experience is to convey flexible thinking in an interview. 13

What skills do you need for consulting? 14

ENGINEERING CONSULTING • • • What Is Engineering Consultancy What does an engineering consultancy do? What do engineering consultants make? How do I become an engineering consultant? Do consulting firms hire engineers? What skills do you need for consulting? What is the role of a consultant engineer? What are different types of consulting? What is the duty of a consultant? What is consultancy work? 15

• Can an engineer become a consultant? • What does engineering consultant mean? • What types of consultants are in demand? • Do consultants make a lot of money? • Are Civil Engineers in demand? 16

• What three skills do you think makes a good consultant? • How do I become a successful consultant? • Who is a consultant in a company? 17

• What is PMC work? • What is civil engineering consultancy? • What degree is best for consulting? • Do you need a degree to be a consultant? • How do consultants get paid? 18

• Why do you need a consultant? • What is a IT consultant job description? • Is consultant a good job? • What are the different types of consulting jobs? 19

• What is the role of a consultant engineer? 20

8 Tips for Starting an Engineering Consultancy • • Know Who You Are. Know What You Need. Create a Strong Business Plan. Start Making Connections. Get Your Quoting Right. Communicate Constantly. Define Your Hiring Practices Never Forget the Finances 21

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