Recent content by Desdichado

Does anyone know of a standard for ordering pipe to a certain cleanliness? We have been receiving "dirty" pipe, but have no specifications which define clean or dirty. We are also having issues keeping the plastic caps on the ends for storage, so if anyone knows a good alternative I would...

Oops allow me to revise the last post. I wish there was an edit button. Maybe I am missing something, but isnt the FP system bypassing the water meter anyway? In every job I have designed a sprinkler system for the sprinkler system doesnt have anything to do with the water meter, and is...

Maybe I am missing something, but isnt the FP system bypassing the water meter anyway? In every job I have designed a sprinkler system for there the sprinkler system doesnt have anything to do with the water meter, and is seperated from the potable water by a double check valve.

Thanks alot for the input Ed. I think you are absolutely right.

I am about to accept a job as a Plumbing Engineer. It has always been my dream to start a consulting business eventually. In 4 years I should have my PE. My main concern is that I only really hear about HVAC and Strucurals starting their own consulting business. Does anyone know if plumbing...

Thanks for the input Brunopuntzjones. They seem like a great company to work for! Maybe I just met a few bad apples.

Thanks for the heads up SlideRuleEra. I have actually had an interview with Kohler, and they took me out for diner. The 3 engineers I met with were very rude and inappropriate. I had really wanted a job with them, until I met some of my would-be coworkers. I imagine there are alot of fixture...

Well as a guy with a few women engineer friends, I can say that it does happen alot. Probably not to the extent it seems to be happening to you though. Being left out of business meetings and being chastised, is very unusual though. I would recommend looking for a new position. There is no...

Oh yeah, Good point ziggi. I had thought of that when I started fire protection design work, but had forgotten about that. Thanks!!

Well I guess my ultimate goal would be to learn about all MEPs,get my PE, and then start my own consultant agency. Maybe I am nieve, but I want to own my own business some day. Trying to do that in the manufacturing world would be much more challenging I suppose. Its wierd where I am ending...

Thanks for all the great advice guys, as always I am finding this forum to be a great source of knowledge. If anyone else has more input, I would apreciate reading it. Thanks again.

Thanks alot for the references Ill check them out tonight!

Thanks for the advice guys. PSE, I agree with you about establishing a "baseline". That is why I am asking these questions. I really want to start a career that I will stay with for a long time. My fear is that I will be picking something that will limit my income. I have seen alot of high...

A plumber does the installation. I would be designing the plumbing systems for multi millions dollar projects. For hospitals, college buildings, and various other large buildings. They want me to get my PE, so I imagine it is a bit more technical than simply installing pipe.

I also wanted to ask what type of wages are normal for a Mechanical Engineer with 1 year of experience? One offer I have is for $50k/year the Milwaukee area. Is that good?