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Engineers are problem solvers who use science, technology, and math to analyze and solve problems. The engineering process involves identifying problems, analyzing them, proposing solutions, designing and selecting a preferred solution, and implementing it. There are many types of engineers, including civil, chemical, electrical, computer, industrial, mechanical, and aeronautical engineers. Civil engineers further specialize in areas like structural, transportation, geotechnical, environmental, water resources, and construction engineering. The document provides examples of the work different engineers perform and advice for students interested in becoming engineers.

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Engineering Presentation

Engineers are problem solvers who use science, technology, and math to analyze and solve problems. The engineering process involves identifying problems, analyzing them, proposing solutions, designing and selecting a preferred solution, and implementing it. There are many types of engineers, including civil, chemical, electrical, computer, industrial, mechanical, and aeronautical engineers. Civil engineers further specialize in areas like structural, transportation, geotechnical, environmental, water resources, and construction engineering. The document provides examples of the work different engineers perform and advice for students interested in becoming engineers.

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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


THE ENGINEERING PROCESS:
IDENTIFY and
define a problem

ANALYZE Implement
the problem
Solution
Propose solutions

Select and Design


preferred solution
The First Engineers

Egyptians
ENGINEERS THROUGHOUT HISTORY

 GREEKS
 ROMANS
 MAYANS
 AZTECS
 English
TYPES OF ENGINEERS

CIVIL Material
CHEMICAL Agricultural
ELECTRICAL Bio-Systems
COMPUTER Architectural
INDUSTRIAL Mining
MECHANICAL
AERONAUTICAL
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

Horizontal
Vertical Curve
Curve  Designs
transportation
highway systems
 Models traffic flow,
delay, etc.
 Develops timing
system for traffic
signals.
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.
Who does this?
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
Who does this?
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS
Who does this?
ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERS
Who does this?
GEOTECHNICAL
ENGINEERS
Who does this?
WATER RESOURCE ENGINEERS
How to Become an Engineer!
Tips:
•Take as much math and science as possible
•Take ACT and SAT in your junior year
•Consider Co-Op Schools
•Look for scholarships
How to Become an Engineer!
Suggested High School Education:
Additional Chemistry
Computer Class
Graphic Class
Scholarships!

KYTC
Applications accepted for UK, Western, Ky State, and UL
Summer Job and stipend
$4850 – freshman and sophomore
$5250 – juniors and seniors
Check out state website:
[Link]/scholarship/[Link]

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