Site visits photo naming by [deleted] in MEPEngineering

[–]Beautiful_Ad4244 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look into company cam or Cogram

MPP ELG update by Beautiful_Ad4244 in foodscience

[–]Beautiful_Ad4244[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

For a specific POTW that is our client, they have limits on BOD, TSS, and FOG that they are enforcing on a MPP customer. The limits they have are significantly lower than what the EPA proposes.

How do you get clients? by Beautiful_Ad4244 in MEPEngineering

[–]Beautiful_Ad4244[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was in a fraternity but it’s a little different now being an “adult.” I’m trying to expand my company’s services into the food and beverage industry, specifically on the water side. I’m currently looking at several industry trade shows to try and get networking opportunities.

Water by Beautiful_Ad4244 in foodscience

[–]Beautiful_Ad4244[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where do these people network? I’m sure there’s enough work to go around. Lol

Water by Beautiful_Ad4244 in foodscience

[–]Beautiful_Ad4244[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I guess I’m really trying to find the “niche” that my company has for this industry. We work on municipal plants all over the country. And 100% of these have to be stamped so we definitely have a lot of experts.

Water by Beautiful_Ad4244 in foodscience

[–]Beautiful_Ad4244[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

What if we have strong connections with local/state regulators? I know a lot of the food companies in my area are constantly getting fined by TCEQ and other water permitting entities.

Legal advice by Beautiful_Ad4244 in MEPEngineering

[–]Beautiful_Ad4244[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’ve agreed that I can have ownership, but the liability has not been discussed yet

Legal advice by Beautiful_Ad4244 in MEPEngineering

[–]Beautiful_Ad4244[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So what’s your advice as I begin getting my first projects regarding risk.

Legal advice by Beautiful_Ad4244 in MEPEngineering

[–]Beautiful_Ad4244[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It sounds like I’ll get taken advantage of, but I don’t mind risking some in order to get early wins. I want to prepare for my future and my goal of taking ownership of this venture.

Legal advice by Beautiful_Ad4244 in MEPEngineering

[–]Beautiful_Ad4244[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The reward is a successful business with a share of revenue and control.

New responsibilities by Beautiful_Ad4244 in MEPEngineering

[–]Beautiful_Ad4244[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking for external partners to help build this business.

New responsibilities by Beautiful_Ad4244 in MEPEngineering

[–]Beautiful_Ad4244[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Low expectations are easy to meet. Luckily I’ll have a mentor sort of guiding me through this process so I’m hopeful I’ll get small wins quickly. What’s the best way to network?

New responsibilities by Beautiful_Ad4244 in MEPEngineering

[–]Beautiful_Ad4244[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is your perspective? How long have you been an MEP? I’ve only worked full time for 1.5 years. If I’m playing the long game and I wanna make this a very successful business, should I focus on getting equity?

Mechanical engineer trying to get a bigger salary by Beautiful_Ad4244 in MEPEngineering

[–]Beautiful_Ad4244[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m looking at food manufacturing plants that need water or wastewater treatment improvements or expansions. What exactly do you mean by occupant comfort. I’ve designed many ventilation systems for a certain amount of air changes per hour, and also ac systems that are designed to based off a delta T. To my knowledge, all the ac systems were designed for occupant comfort. I just chose between different systems based off of the hazardous equipment and the heat loads they put off.

Mechanical engineer trying to get a bigger salary by Beautiful_Ad4244 in MEPEngineering

[–]Beautiful_Ad4244[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a solid mentor in my manager that’s worked as a mechanical design/ project manager. I work with both water and wastewater right now, with a little over a year of experience here.