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
used are common to all engineers.
 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:
transportation.ky.gov/scholarship/info.asp