Sean Thieshen Added Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 11:48 AM Which degree in Engineering should I pursue? Hello, I'm the Chief Engineer at my building currently. Prior to that position I had 10 years of HVAC commercial/residential service and installation experience. I'm looking to get my degree in HVAC Engineering Technology and Energy Management but it isn't accredited by ABET. Would I be better off pursuing a mechanical engineering technology degree that is ABET accredited? I'm looking to get into energy consulting. HVAC building system design and selection. Answers 1
Amber Brown Added Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 10:36 PM I am struggling finding my niche in engineering, I love the math aspect but also love the environmental and public aspect. I am currently majoring in civil engineering with a 3.7 accumulative but math Is my thing and I don't get tired of it. I found that choosing the project management aspect of engineering limits me to be more in charge than doing the technical aspect of things. I want to make a difference in this world, but am starting to worry that engineering is limiting in that retrospect. I want the civil aspect of our world to grow more environmentally conscious but don't find the environmental engineering ... Answers 1
Nicole, Chepachet, RI asked Sana Rasool, Hagler Bailly Pakistan Added Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 10:30 PM Is it very important to go into an accredited program? Hi, I am going to be a senior this fall and I want to go into environmental engineering. Is it very important to go into an accredited program? There are some colleges in my area that offer a major in Environmental Engineering but some are not accredited. Will it greatly affect my job prospects after graduation? Thanks ! Nicole Answers 1 Sana Rasool, Hagler Bailly Pakistan Answered Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 10:30 PM Dear Nicole, It is recommended that you enroll yourself in an accredited environmental engineering program. Accreditation is basically an indicator that a certain degree program is up to educational standards and it’s trustworthy. It ...
Amanda, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo asked Sana Rasool, Hagler Bailly Pakistan Added Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 2:46 PM Mechanical engineering or environmental engineering? Hello! I am currently a 2nd year college student in the Environmental Engineering program at my school. I am passionate about the environment and want to help with climate change and other environmental concerns. However, at my school the environmental engineering program seems to be geared toward waste water treatment which I am not that interested in. I am thinking about switching my major to mechanical engineering to work in the renewable energy field. I am under the impression that ... Answers 1 Sana Rasool, Hagler Bailly Pakistan Answered Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 2:46 PM Hello, It’s good to know that you are inclined towards Climate Change. Trust me, it’s a vibrant, interesting and emerging field with lots of opportunities! About choosing between mechanical and environmental engineering, we can ...
Heba, Iowa city Added Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 7:29 PM How would you know if you're good and creative in your job? I'm a sophomore and i've been taking straight As in my classes so far. I enjoy solving problems and studying the engineering courses. But I don't think that getting A's means that you're smart or very good at problem solving since they tend to give you easy questions on tests that you practiced over and over. How do you know If you're gonna be good and creative at your job as an engineer or whether you're only good when you study the course and take exams. Do you need to be extremely smart to ... Answers 1 Sana Rasool, Hagler Bailly Pakistan Answered Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 7:29 PM Dear Heba, If you are enjoying your courses and doing good at them, then engineering is for you. Do not fear the job. Only aptitude matters. And from what you are telling us about your performance in college, I am positive you have all the ...