Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering, 4th ed.c

Problems 23

1.1. Observe your own surroundings. What are some of the

engineering achievements that you couldn’t do with-

out today?

1.2. Using the Internet, find the appropriate organization

for the following list of engineering disciplines.

Depending on your personal interests, prepare a brief

Katie McCullough

I have enjoyed math, science, and general

problem solving since middle and high

school. Engineering sparked my interest as

a way to engage in all of these disciplines.

Pursuing my Bachelor of Science degree

in Chemical Engineering led me through

many challenges. Besides keeping up with reading

assignments and learning class materials, one of my

greatest challenges was deciding what industry to enter

and what type of work I wanted to perform upon

graduation. Two actions that helped me in this decision

were taking a variety of elective classes in the engineer-

ing department and taking advantage of an engineering

internship.

Today, I am in the oil and gas industry supporting

facilities on a refined products pipeline system. One of

the things I have enjoyed most about engineering is the

diversity of work experiences I have had. In my current

position, I participate in incident investigations and risk

analyses that evaluate hazards in a facility. I drive risk-

reduction projects that impact communities, employ-

ees, and the environment by minimizing leak risks and

safety hazards. In past positions, I have managed a vari-

ety of commercial projects, as well as developed training

programs for engineers new to a facility. I look forward

to continuing to be challenged by new roles and to

exploring different opportunities in engineering as my

career continues.

Professional Profile

Problems

Summary

Now that you have reached this point in the text

• You should have a good understanding of the significant role that engineers play in our every-
  day lives in providing water, food, shelter, and other essential needs.


• You should have a good idea of the common traits and activities of good engineers. Engineers
  are problem solvers. They possess good oral and written communication skills and have a
  good grasp of fundamental physical laws and mathematics. They apply physical and chemi-
  cal laws and mathematics to design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacture of millions
  of products and services. They are good team players. They consider important factors such
  as sustainability, efficiency, cost, reliability, and safety when designing products. Engineers are
  dedicated to lifelong learning and service to others.


• You should be familiar with the differences among various engineering disciplines. You now
  know that civil, electrical, and mechanical engineers represent a large percentage of the total
  number of engineers.

Source:Courtesy of Katie McCullough

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