engineering presentation

1. Is Engineering for
Me?

2. What is an Engineer?
PROBLEM SOLVER

3. 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.

4. THE ENGINEERING PROCESS:
IDENTIFY and
define a problem
Implement
Solution
ANALYZE
the problem
Propose solutions
Select and Design
preferred solution

5. The First Engineers
Egyptians

6. ENGINEERS THROUGHOUT HISTORY
GREEKS
ROMANS
MAYANS
AZTECS
English

7. TYPES OF ENGINEERS
CIVIL
CHEMICAL
ELECTRICAL
COMPUTER
INDUSTRIAL
MECHANICAL
AERONAUTICAL
Material
Agricultural
Bio-Systems
Architectural
Mining

8. TYPES OF CIVIL ENGINEERS
 STRUCTURAL
 TRANSPORTATION
 GEOTECHNICAL
 ENVIRONMENTAL
 WATER RESOURCES
 CONSTRUCTION

9. Structural Engineer
Design and build
structures.
Mainly designs
bridges, buildings,
and tunnels

10. Transportation Engineer
Designs
transportation
highway systems
Models traffic flow,
delay, etc.
Develops timing
system for traffic
signals.
Horizontal Curve
Vertical Curve

11. Geotechnical Engineer
Perform site
investigations
Foundation Design
Tunnel Design
Embankment Design
Retaining Wall Design

12. 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.

13. 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)

14. Construction Engineer
Develop Pert/CPM
diagrams
Performance
Calculations
Analyze Maps,
Drawings, Blueprints,
Aerial Photographry,
and topographic
maps.

15. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
Who does this?

16. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS
Who does this?

17. ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERS
Who does this?

18. GEOTECHNICAL
ENGINEERS
Who does this?

19. WATER RESOURCE ENGINEERS
Who does this?

20. Tips:
How to Become an Engineer!
•Take as much math and science as possible
•Take ACT and SAT in your junior year
•Consider Co-Op Schools
•Look for scholarships

21. How to Become an Engineer!
Suggested High School Education:
Additional Chemistry
Computer Class
Graphic Class

22. 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:
transportation.ky.gov/scholarship/info.asp
Scholarships!