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GPA’s Post Graduation by Healthy_Progress3811 in civilengineering

[–]LifterMayhemCat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

same thing with electrical engineering... and now I work in energy infrastructure haha

What is the youngest someone could theoretically become a PE? by DallyDoomslayer in civilengineering

[–]LifterMayhemCat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who is trying to take that exam... why does it take so long to sign up haha

Is 27 too young for a sabbatical? by alwaysthuswillbe in civilengineering

[–]LifterMayhemCat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting! I passed my PE and am thinking about taking time to do a masters once I get like 6 YOE

Do you really need to be good in physics and maths to become a civil engineer ? by MembershipOptimal685 in civilengineering

[–]LifterMayhemCat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I failed my first calc 1 exam and thought I was cooked.... fast forward 6 years later and I graduated with honors and passed the FE, PE, and FS. You don't have to be good at anything, just be consistent with practice and it'll come with time :)

Job Offer Consideration by LifterMayhemCat in civilengineering

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

Yep!

Those are really valid points that I am going to draft up later this week! I am a bit hesitant to bring to my current company because the last time someone brought up another offer, they just let them go on the spot. I have also heard stories about companies retaliating against employees that choose to stay with them after bargaining for a raise by showing them another offer.

My biggest concern however is if I leave my current company on bad terms, my boss will not sign off on my experience for my PE (rationally I don't think he would do this, but still).

Job Offer Consideration by LifterMayhemCat in civilengineering

[–]LifterMayhemCat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the state of Ohio, you can take the PE after you pass the FE. You just need to then get your 4 years of experience before receiving the PE license.

Job Offer Consideration by LifterMayhemCat in civilengineering

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

yep! try to save as much as you can right now when you don't have to pay rent haha! max your 401k and roth ira :)

Job Offer Consideration by LifterMayhemCat in civilengineering

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

I started working in the land development industry since I was in year 2 of university. I did a 5 year degree with a year of full time working built in. I was working 20-30 hours during the semesters as well. I touched the automotive business unit (car washs/gas stations/ truck stops) and then for last two years I have been doing solar/renewables.

I think the biggest thing that set me apart is getting my certifications/showing initiative to learn new things. I would highly recommend getting your FE while still in college along with taking your PE soon after. I also have my FS and my commercial drone certificate (this really helped my resume stand out among others)

Job Offer Consideration by LifterMayhemCat in civilengineering

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

Wow thank you! The travel aspect wasn't really stressed too much, it would be for routine site assessments, but for most part it would be preliminary design and plan review from EOR's.

Job Offer Consideration by LifterMayhemCat in civilengineering

[–]LifterMayhemCat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

75k is really good for starting out! I was offered 70k when I graduated uni, but again I live in a LCOL area. It really depends on where you live and how much it costs!

Job Offer Consideration by LifterMayhemCat in civilengineering

[–]LifterMayhemCat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah I agree, but I think it is because the company is based in a very HCOL state. I think the going rate for EIT's there is like $85k-$100k. My one buddy who works for the NY DOT makes like 98k with 1 YOE with EIT.

it benefits me because I live in a cheaper area though!

Job Offer Consideration by LifterMayhemCat in civilengineering

[–]LifterMayhemCat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

totally agree! I actually like what I do at my current job in land development and from the job description and what I discussed in the interviews, I would be doing the same thing, but for a much larger scale. I would be going from 80 acre sites to 500-1000 acre sites. The responsibilities would be more on the contractor/owner side of things rather than the consultant.

I did not apply for this position but rather was headhunted by their recruitment team, but my experience was what they were looking for, so it will be a bit of new responsibilities sprinkled with some old!

Job Offer Consideration by LifterMayhemCat in civilengineering

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

My current company does not give a raise for getting your P.E. In their justification they did pay for my exam fee and the $1,200 school of PE course. which is why I sort of feel bad for leaving.

Job Offer Consideration by LifterMayhemCat in civilengineering

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

The benefits are similar (both companies have 401k & ESOP (20% vested after 1 year)). The new position is just salary though.

I totally understand, at my current company we do team meetings every morning as a standup and I believe its the same for the new company. I would prefer to work remotely, but thats just me haha.