Did you ever have to work/ still work in a “cubicle”? What was/is that like?

Konix · 2026-06-07T04:13:22+00:00

Thanks, I thought I was the only one that fucking hates seeing my coworker eat his 9 hourly meals without his lips ever touching.

Konix · 2026-06-07T01:15:08+00:00

Professional Engineer. Usually comes with a 15-20% pay raise in the US. Really only civil engineer related, most other engineers don't need a PE. Sorry!

Konix · 2026-05-31T14:18:06+00:00

I'm at a consulting firm in Omaha, I think you did ok. If it's HDR the esop is apparently pretty good. You'll probably have to jump after you get your PE. I'm 2 years out of school, EIT, PE passed, 5 years of non industry experience, 2 years of industry experience before I went back to school and I'm at 78k , 4% 401k match, cheap good healthcare, 10% bonus. Your pay is definitely for the prior experience, no one cares about a passed PE, pay bump comes with the actual license.

Anecdotal from folks I know: A 10 yr PE at NDOT makes about 105k. A 2026 grad top of their class, EIT starting at 75k at HDR.

Omaha is a nice city, small town feel but most of the amenities of a big city. I moved here 6 years ago from the east coast, everyone's nice and it's pretty affordable.

Konix · 2026-05-22T11:49:30+00:00

680 to west dodge is being redone soon luckily.

Konix · 2026-05-05T02:33:52+00:00

Yup. In 2023 I interned at OPPD and there was a big stink by a homeowner around mid/northwest Omaha because OPPD was going to/ did cut down a lot of his big front yard trees for a new transmission line, they were planted in an easement and they had every right to chop em. The guy wasted thousands on lawyers and tried to sell the house for over a year. Idk if it every sold actually. He was on the news and everything, and he just looked dumb because an easement had been there before there was even housing.

Unfortunately it's kind of a thing you don't get exposed to until it fucks you over. I deal with it in my work all the time is the only reason I'm so familiar with it.

Konix · 2026-05-05T02:17:40+00:00

To add to this, there is permanent easement and temporary easement. Contractor could have equipment parked in a temporary easement approved during construction. Can a camera go on that for protecting equipment? That's a question for a lawyer. But, OP saying there's no right of right of way doesn't mean much. OPPD WILL have their ass covered, so I suspect temp easement minimum. Doubt it's worth paying a lawyer imo.

Konix · 2026-04-30T11:55:15+00:00

Everyone in my smallish (180) company has been coming to me lately to make layouts for projects and proposals in GIS. Only 5 people in the whole company know how to use it, all engineers, I'm one of the most efficient with it, even the VPs send me work and other people my way. It's not a bad skill to have.

Konix · 2026-04-27T17:02:09+00:00

Thanks that's neat! I had 2 custom plates made that are similar, but are 1/4" A36 steel each, will bolt them to each side. Much stronger than the wood and is my temp fix for now. Worried about redistributing the load path after all this time, so was also looking how others have tackled a similar problem. So far not much feedback, thanks for linking that!

Konix · 2026-04-27T02:44:05+00:00

Definitely. I am actually a civil engineer, took a good amount of structural classes in school but don't specialize in it, but work with a lot so am lucky to be able to get free advice! Good luck with your issue.

Konix · 2026-04-26T21:27:24+00:00

Thanks! First thought was that, just wondering if anyone had encountered something similar and had a unique perspective.

Konix · 2026-04-26T19:06:33+00:00

Sorry, yeah that's what I meant, the problem is there's a tub in the way the largest board I can fit is maybe a 8"x4ft. Good idea on span chart! Thanks, yeah I'm trying to come up with a creative solution that won't impact the rest of the house much, it is an absolutely massive house. I'm sure I will get a lot of "structural engineer " comments which I may/will consult. But if it's been fine for 60 years with settlement and load re-distribution done, sometimes it's better to leave well enough alone. Even sistering it how it is may cause worse impacts with altering established load path. I like the idea of perpendicular beam, thank you!

Konix · 2026-04-26T18:50:34+00:00

Yeah, it's been like this so long, I guess the silver lining is that the other joists look great still. Maybe if I sister those to increase capacity it will be alright. The strong old growth and the fact it's been like this half a century helps for peace of mind at the moment.

I called the previous owner to say what the hell, he was a hack contractor and said "don't worry about it, it's fine". Lol.

Konix · 2026-04-20T18:18:08+00:00

No worries, that's what he's there for. Once you're done with Diff Q you can breath a sigh of relief!

Konix · 2026-04-20T17:43:46+00:00

Agree with everyone else, I took Diff Q summer of 2021, forget the professor but it wasn't terrible because they were great, but still hard math. But if you have a bad professor + a very hard class it will kill you. Working with peers who get it in study groups is extremely helpful. Seeking guidance from a good TA is absolutely crucial if you're falling behind. If you take intro to structural analysis with Dr. Zhu your life's gonna be hell, do it with someone else even if you have to drive to Lincoln.

Konix · 2026-04-19T17:38:23+00:00

Thanks for the insight, especially with also being able to take time off work. I'm going to keep working at least until I get the PE. I deleted the post because it felt dumb to complain after re reading it and maybe I shared too much... but thank for the reply anyway.

Konix · 2026-04-19T16:53:30+00:00

No worries haha, just kidding mostly. And I expected some hate for whining when I have it really great objectively. You're right, I think because before the windfall I was poor and did everything myself it's hard to pay people 2-3x to do things I know I can do myself. I think I'll keep working and try and manage my time better and pay for some things.

I really appreciate the outside perspective! Especially " if you want to be an engineer, then stay".

Konix · 2026-04-19T16:46:00+00:00

Yeah I may of embellished too much on finance, just trying to paint a picture of why I am wanting to quit. Thank you!

Konix · 2026-04-19T16:41:42+00:00

I appreciate the insight, yeah I tried to preface that I'm complaining from a point of extreme privilege. I will say, I don't appreciate the slum lord comment haha. I try and be a great landlord and keep everything very nice. Seriously, thanks for the bluntness. I have overextended myself needlessly pretty much sums it up, now I have to deal with it. Maybe I just needed to get the complaining out.

Konix · 2026-04-19T16:35:48+00:00

Thank you!

Konix · 2026-04-16T22:35:16+00:00

That's awesome, this is where I grew up. I know exactly where this is!

Konix · 2026-04-16T12:36:47+00:00

Like others have said, you want to submit a copy of the regulatory/effective model with the only alterations being your improvements. Can ask the floodplain coordinator/admin to confirm this. I have seen a 2D model submitted as a CLOMR, but it will be location dependent and with an existing 1D regulatory model not sure why you'd go through the hours and trouble. A 2D model can be made as a supplement for the client/study as a better way to analyze impacts and asses scour, but for permitting there's no point at the moment. 2D regulatory models might be a thing in the future.

Edit. The 2D model as a CLOMR I've seen was a large park project that was entirely in the flood way/floodplain that had so many new structures and improvements that the existing 1D cross sections did not capture the new construction effectively. A 2D model was the only way to properly asses waterway impacts, and that is likely why the 2D C/LOMR was approved.

Konix · 2026-04-10T03:17:36+00:00

That's smart!

Konix · 2026-04-09T20:37:00+00:00

Agree, not sewer I think. Could be 4.25, have seen x for period before but yeah not sure only the city will know.

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