I started with colored pencils as that is what everyone used at my job, but eventually switched to fine point pens. My hand writing looks terrible using a dull tip. Even worse if I had to scan and send my mark ups back to a contractor. Also it seems like my pencil sharpener would get lost and no...
It’s been awhile that I had to read through the CA PE website, but I recall that it was poorly designed and confusing. I think technically qualified would maybe be your supervisor or another engineer that works alongside you. The employees that screen the applications were pretty helpful in the...
My office is setup with motorized standing desks for every open cubicle. I see very few people use it for the entire day. I use it sparingly, but mostly after lunch. Overall I like having the option to stand and work when needed. It's great to use when you need to review stuff on colleagues...
Recruiter outsourcing seems to be the norm these days. About seven years ago, it wasn't completely like that.
I agree that the recruiters are just combing for keywords on monster, indeed, etc. Recently, I had to change my resume to remove keywords that are specific to the industry that work in...
In my experience, project engineers were basically project managers that just managed the technical engineering from the sub-disciplines. There were occasions where the project engineer had to take more hands-on role for design and drafting to get stuff done, but that was rare. The overall...
I work for a pipeline utility company, where we historically used circular traffic frame and covers for direct buried valves with 3.5’ to 6’ extensions that have operating nuts. Recently, the standards department has removed the typical circular frame and cover from the standard due to a...
What is everyone's opinion on abandoned buried weld end valves? Meaning that it is still tied to the pipeline, but taken off the maintenance schedule. My company typically abandons valves in place, where the situation makes it not feasible to remove it from the pipeline, such as being branched...
I'm installing about 200 feet of 6" & 8" FBE coated steel pipe in a private unpaved lot. The design calls for a typical backfill for unpaved areas with native soil or sand per our company standards if native soil is unsuitable. Well the contractor discovered that the native soil was unsuitable...
I am a recent graduate and recently started work for a public utility company on natural transmission. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a textbook on pipe design for natural gas transmission. One of the senior engineers I talked to recommended that I just read the company's...
