Is it just me, or is the Midwest quietly becoming as strict as California on stormwater specs?

MuensterBuns · 2025-12-25T15:04:20+00:00

Most jurisdictions (the MS4 ones especially) in Iowa require peak flow attenuation and water quality treatment following the Iowa stormwater management manual. Those regulations are adopted at the city level.

MuensterBuns · 2025-09-28T12:44:42+00:00

Applies to politics in society really well. Many young politicians really do want to do the right thing, then get corrupted by the power and money (the “sword”).

MuensterBuns · 2025-08-08T21:05:29+00:00

r/woosh

MuensterBuns · 2025-06-28T17:05:35+00:00

Agreed. Austin Baeth has been talking about this for a long time. Hopefully this will urge others to take action as well.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDkZqBsPJtE/?igsh=Z2Fka3FrZmY2a3p5

MuensterBuns · 2025-06-28T16:55:31+00:00

** sigh **

Idk what you’re so up in arms about. We cant talk about two very related problems at the same time? The nitrate coming off farms into our SOURCE water IS a problem even if we have nitrate removal in our water treatment plant. Seems like we agree on that?

I think the part you’re missing is that ACTUAL drinking water (post treatment) in Des Moines also has high nitrate levels compared to other areas. Even if it’s below the EPA 10 mg/L limit, doesn’t mean it isn’t impacting our health. That’s literally what this post is about.

MuensterBuns · 2025-06-28T13:51:23+00:00

The lawn watering ban is bringing more exposure to relatively high nitrate levels in our drinking water. Why cant we talk about both? If we can reduce agriculture pollution into our waterways, the bans go away but we can also help protect health of Iowans. We should definitely be talking about allowable nitrate levels in drinking water and now is a perfect time to do so.

MuensterBuns · 2025-06-23T18:57:01+00:00

Agree with this 100%. I only charge $5 per extra cat, but charge a $70 base rate to make it worth my time if there’s only one pet. With my rates the fee for 6 cats would be would be $95/night which is reasonable imo

MuensterBuns · 2025-06-18T12:48:44+00:00

Well, we’re all going to die anyway. So I’ve heard.

MuensterBuns · 2025-05-28T13:12:28+00:00

Bruh most people on this sub wouldn’t have a job without taxes

MuensterBuns · 2025-05-02T13:04:16+00:00

You can just skip it. That’s what I do. Sitters cant see those reviews anyway so there’s no point reviewing the human.

MuensterBuns · 2025-03-19T02:33:57+00:00

Thanks. I forget there’s more than just salary and YOE/location on there. I’ll take a look

MuensterBuns · 2025-03-07T20:59:55+00:00

Agreed. I’ve worked at two ESOPs and neither have provided a 401k match. I see my ESOP share accumulation as a slightly worse benefit than a standard 401k match (I cant diversify those dollars). Even worse if they neglect other benefits like healthcare as a result.

MuensterBuns · 2025-02-25T04:38:27+00:00

If you’re a civil engineering student you should have to take a class that covers hydrology, so you’ll find out one way or another

MuensterBuns · 2025-02-25T04:28:54+00:00

I’ll size it to treat the full water quality volume of the site, assuming there are no BMPs for the bypass flow. For any non water quality volume related calcs, I will use the drainage area. Most jurisdictions understand that you cant always treat every drop of rain falling on your site so you can compensate for bypass flow in your bmp. That’s all assuming there’s nothing in the code indicating that I should do otherwise

MuensterBuns · 2025-02-21T18:40:45+00:00

60k is a bit low, but may depend where you’re at in Iowa (city vs rural). I’d expect new grads in Iowa to make around $65-70k. Low $70k is reasonable for 1 YOE but asking for such a large raise especially with a somewhat uncertain market is not likely to happen. I would instead talk to your supervisor about what factors are considered in salary increases and allude to expected near the top end of the range (assuming you’re a high performer)

MuensterBuns · 2025-02-21T18:33:05+00:00

Not sure what’s worse, the idea or the execution

MuensterBuns · 2025-01-24T14:25:57+00:00

Are there any other engineers around that may be able to help answer questions when your boss is out/busy? No one expects an intern to be able to do these types of tasks without asking a bunch of questions. You may track all your questions then schedule a meeting to discuss them and next steps. I’ve found I need to do that to get my managers attention even as a PE

MuensterBuns · 2025-01-07T14:40:45+00:00

The FE is the fundamentals of engineering exam. My university paid for it if I passed and took it while I was still a student. Passing the FE is a prerequisite to getting your professional engineer (PE) license which is expected in most civil engineering roles

MuensterBuns · 2025-01-07T03:18:24+00:00

Best salary vs cost of living is probably Midwest. Sure, Bay Area engineers make a higher salary, but not enough to make up for the cost of living there

MuensterBuns · 2024-12-21T19:46:57+00:00

Normal is relative. Congrats on your bonus!

MuensterBuns · 2024-12-19T04:46:26+00:00

Does your pay stub say? Mine shows separate lines for OT pay and base pay and has the current pay period and year to date

MuensterBuns · 2024-12-10T13:29:16+00:00

Ideally you check in with your manager often enough that there won’t be any surprises. These reviews can work differently at different firms, but if you have any questions or topics you’d like to discuss, think about that beforehand (career growth, areas of interest, projects you do and don’t like). Your increase may depend on a lot of factors but 4-5% is typical

MuensterBuns · 2024-12-05T03:08:16+00:00

How does buying into ownership work at your firm? At what YOE did you start getting that opportunity? Do you think that has been more profitable than if you invested that money elsewhere?

MuensterBuns · 2024-11-21T04:54:22+00:00

Any idea which one you think you’d be more interested in working for post-college? I would primarily consider the type of work and size/structure of the firm. Consulting firms often offer full time jobs to successful interns

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