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    The Fading Prestige of Engineering

    I've only been out of school and in engineering for 2 years now, so I certainly don't have a true perception of engineering over the past several decades. But I've heard this question/debate before, and often wonder if the "engineering of old" is romanticized a bit. I would wager, along the...
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    Fuse Impedance

    How uniform is fuse impedance? I am performing an arc flash mitigation study for a facility, and have come across a scenario in which two identical fuses (208V 400A... I don't recall the type off the top but can get it if it makes a difference) are in parallel. Can I assume that the total...
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    SCCR Explanation

    I'm having difficulty understanding the theory behind an SCCR rating being applied only to a specific combination of devices. A current limiting fuse for example interrupts the current in 1/4 cycle. So the maximum current seen by any device in series with that fuse should be whatever the value...
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    Online Power System Protection courses

    I should mention, I have not yet taken those courses, so can't say if they specifically are good. I'm earning a Masters degree through their outreach program, but have only taken two courses so far. I have been very happy with those two courses though, and have worked with the professor who...
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    Online Power System Protection courses

    The University of Idaho offers two protection courses through their Engineering Outreach Program. ECE525 Power System Protection and Relaying ECE526 Protection of Power Systems II http://eo.uidaho.edu/courses
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    Job Application to Company with Multiple Openings of Interest

    I guess to say it another, simpler way... A company that I want to work for has two openings in different departments. Do I put all my eggs in one basket and apply to the position I feel I have the best shot at, or do I create a more generic application and tell them I want to work for their...
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    Job Application to Company with Multiple Openings of Interest

    Hello all, I posted a bit ago on the maximum rate of job change. I have another question related to my problem. To refresh your memory, I am considering changing jobs in order to be closer to my girlfriend. This is therefore a personal move, and not a professional move. I have a few...
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    Creating a Graphical Interface

    Hello all, This may be the wrong forum to post this question in. If so, I apologize. I am a power engineer. I am interested in creating a basic program for power systems modelling and analysis. I have an intermediate level of programming experience (Matlab, Visual Basic, C++). I have...
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    Rate of Job Change

    Thank you all for your replies. Earlier, I misinterpreted davidinindy to say that he had prospective employers call current employers. In my case, this is my first job, so I have no previous employers. There are a few people at the office however who I would trust to provide me a reference...
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    Rate of Job Change

    Ah yes, my mistake. I must pay more attention to my tense
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    Rate of Job Change

    davidinindy, You have employers call your previous supervisors? What if you are still employed while you are searching for a job? Would you still have them call employers? I've never searched for another job, so I could be wrong... but it seems that may cause some ill feelings while you are...
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    Rate of Job Change

    So, worst case scenario, I will be searching fir my 3rd job in 5 years, at which point I will stay for a longer time. I'd this harmful to me, considering my age and circumstance? (or will an employer care about my age and circumstance?)
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    Rate of Job Change

    I think we're jumping a bit ahead. I don't mean I intend to be a serial job hopper... But for the next few years, it's a good possibility. Will my resume be tossed aside, or will I be asked why I keep moving?
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    Rate of Job Change

    I'd like to make a slight change on my numbers. It will be about 2.5 years with the first company, and 2.5 - 3.5 years of the second.
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    Rate of Job Change

    Hello everyone, I'm curious what your thoughts are on job changes. I like the idea of changing companies and locations, but don't want to be seen as a job hopper. What rate (1 job per 2 years, 3 years, etc) would you first begin to question hiring me? Now I don't mean a change in industry...
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