civil engineering college to career
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Transition from college to a professional career in civil engineering.TRANSCRIPT
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The Transition from College to the
Engineering Work Force
Katherine McGinnis, E.I.ETI Corporation
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My Background
CBU Student 2006-2010
Bachelor's Civil Engineering 2010Concentration:Construction & Transportation
Pre- Graduation:Summer 2006: Surveyor's Aid- Pickering Firm
May 2007-July 2008: Intern- Allen & Hoshall
July 2008-June 2009: Project Coordinator- Airfield Etc.
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My Background
Post-Graduation:
January 2011-February 2012: Operation Specialist- Construction Division- TDOT
February 2012- Present: E.I.- ETI Corp.
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TDOT
GTA- Graduate Transportation Associate-Rotated through all the major divisions within
TDOT. (ex. Right of Way, Environmental, Structures, Maintenance, Survey, Bridge Inspection, Hydraulics, Traffic, Materials)
-Operations Specialist in Construction Division: *Managed & Inspected Roadway Construction Projects
50+Hrs/week
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TDOT- CNK201
Built Right Turn Lane for section of SR45 in Nashville with drainage improvements.
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TDOT-CNK201
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TDOT-CNK 364
The Repair of 14 Bridges over I-440 in Nashville.
Scope: Bridge Deck Repair, Repaving Approaches, Replacing Sidewalk Approaches, Drilling Access Portals into Bridge Channels.
Traffic Control Nightmare!
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ETI Corp.
General Engineering Design
Unique Design Opportunities.
Main Project: Delta Heritage Project Phase III-IV
Ongoing Work: SWPPP Updates for TDOT Projects in Western Tennessee
On Hold: Realignment of Hurricane Creek @ Memphis International Airport
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ETI Corp.- Delta Heritage Project
Phase III- Currently out for Bid6.86 Mile Rails to Trails Project3 Bridge conversions1 Box CulvertTrailhead DesignParking Improvements at Visitor Center
Lakeview, AR to Elaine, AR
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ETI Corp.- Delta Heritage Project
Phase IV- Currently in Design13 Mile Paved Road atop Mississippi
Levee w/Shared Bicycle Access
13 Mile Rails to Trails Project7 Bridge Conversions1 TrailheadOverlook at Arkansas River
Arkansas City to Yancopin, AR
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Transitioning Into the Workforce
Lesson 1- You Learned Nothing in College
Lesson 2- Everyone Knows More than You, so Ask Questions!
Lesson 3- Actual Salary<<Expected Salary
Lesson 4- Should Have Learned More Engineering Programs!
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Transitioning Into Workforce
Hardest things to learn on job:
Political Nature of Civil Engineering
Processes of Design Submittals
Permiting
No Procrastination!
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Transitioning Into Workforce
Not guaranteed a job post graduation. (7 months jobless), so....
Be Involved! Join ASCE & other professional organizations.
Network!
Get Experience! Work Internships (even if not paying), learn AutoCAD.
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Transitioning Into Workforce
Don’t limit yourself to one area of expertise.-On my last project: Transportation, Structural, Hydraulic, & Geotechnical Elements
Expect the unexpected!
Take on Leadership/Responsibility Role
You WILL make mistakes. Learn from them.
Enjoy what you do!
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Best Day at TDOT
Spent the day in the HELP Truck, assisting stranded motorists.
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Worst Day at TDOT
OSHA Site Visit
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Best Day at ETI
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Best Day at ETI
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Best Day at ETI
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Advice
Go to Class
Seek Part-Time Work at a Firm
Build Your Resume
Enjoy Your First 2 Years of College (Easiest by far)
Build Relationships with Professors and Upperclassmen (they’ll help you!).
Pass FE exam before graduation.