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What is a civil engineer?
• One of the oldest types of engineering
• Works on public works projects
• Projects help community
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College Background
• Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from George Washington University
• Master of Science in civil engineering with specialty in environmental engineering from the University of Maryland College Park
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Steps to Become an engineer
• Must be good in math and science
• Worked at engineering consulting firm-CDM (Camp Dresser Mckee)
• Worked in coop at GW• Worked for US army
corps of engineers• Now works for city of
Rockville in dept. of public work
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Why civil engineering
• Originally wanted to be biomed engineer
• No strong biomed programs at the time
• Noticed civil engineers can do things with environment such as water treatment
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Past Projects
• Design of 12 inch water main
• Sewer projects• Cleaning up
hazardous materials waste site
• Uses GIS CAD for computer design
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Outside Work
• Has two kids in middle school
• Has been able to arrange schedule so she is home for kids
• Very happy with her job