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For internships/co-ops in ME, should I just call a bunch of companies that have a bunch of mechanical engeineers and see if they got anything available?
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Originally Posted by jhobson5
pookieman wrote:
JFMartiMcDandruff wrote:
whats the difference between mechanical and civil?
Originally Posted by mp3911
Any CS/Computer Engineering majors here? I'm looking into both, some advice would be great.
Originally Posted by AG 47
I think this is the best explanation for the difference between the two. But since Mechanical is so broad you can pretty much do anything. I have a friend who was an ME and now works a civil job. In my opinion I would say ME is the versatile engineering degree you can get.Originally Posted by jhobson5
pookieman wrote:
Civil you are dealing with infrastructure, mechanical you are dealing with the moving equipment inside and around this infrastructure. Mechanical is a very broad field tho....I work in HVAC sales....
This is a poor explanation, but there is so much more to go into about the subject. If you are deciding on the two...you have to look at a number of factors....
And to those taking the FE exam, please please dont out think yourself and study way too much. I took the test and didnt really study at all, I looked back on some math and Chem a week before it and passed. Dont stress it. After you take it you feel like you failed for sure, but you have to remember its a pass/fail test based on the average score of everyone who took it. So dont worry and just take it. Plus the second part of the test my Professor said is design to make you freak out, but the first half of the test isnt too bad. Just use your formula book because most of the answers are actually in the book some where.
Whered you study Civil? What type of responsibilities does your job have and what kind can you get with a job in Mechanical engineering? Also, what are some ways to get some internships/ co-ops cus im in middle of 2nd year and trying to get some.
I just saw this. Forgive the late response, but I graduated from Cal Poly Pomona as a Civil Eng. I'm actually at work right now with a civil design/construction management firm in Anaheim. My official title is Design Engineer, but since this firm is so small, I wear many different hats. I spend most of my days working on proposals (responses to City's for work...it's how firms get paid) until we obtain a job and then time is spent designing. In our case, we specialize in roadway design, but we've done some structural and water projects so we're looking to continue to diversify our work load. As I gain experience, I'll start being a Project Manager in addition to doing design work.
Everyone in here should check out indeed.com/bcwaterjobs (just google it) if you haven't already. But I will say those sites have fierce competition from many people in similar situations as yourself so the IDEAL strategy is to get involved with club organizations on campus. ASME would be a perfect start for you as a 2nd year. For me, it was a ASCE Younger Member Dinner/Job Fair where I met the company I'm with now. Gave them my resume and chatted with someone from the company. Received an email 7-9 months later asking if I was interested in a position. Also, make it a point to stop by your college's career center periodically through the month. There's people there who not only point you in the right direction for jobs, but also have good general info. Lastly, stay persistent. Apply, apply, apply. You need that experience, but it won't come easy.
As far the jobs you can get with mechanical engineering, you can do much with a ME degree. I have several ME buddies and one of which is a Mechanical Associate with Union Pacific. He actually doesn't do much engineering, in fact...his position entails more managing from what I understand. He makes great money and he's pretty damn happy. Another friend interned a couple years back in a Product/Brand design making $27/hr. He would design things such as the back of an Iphone case (you wouldn't believe how complicated that is btw). Of course, you can also qualify for more intense positions such as designing engines for cars or even airplanes. It's another great field to be in imo, but once again, it will not come easy.
I think this is the best explanation for the difference between the two. But since Mechanical is so broad you can pretty much do anything. I have a friend who was an ME and now works a civil job. In my opinion I would say ME is the versatile engineering degree you can get.Originally Posted by jhobson5
pookieman wrote:
Originally Posted by JFMartiMcDandruff
whats the difference between mechanical and civil?
Civil you are dealing with infrastructure, mechanical you are dealing with the moving equipment inside and around this infrastructure. Mechanical is a very broad field tho....I work in HVAC sales....
This is a poor explanation, but there is so much more to go into about the subject. If you are deciding on the two...you have to look at a number of factors....
Originally Posted by mp3911
Any CS/Computer Engineering majors here? I'm looking into both, some advice would be great.
Mechanical being very broad makes me wanna switch, but I don't know if it's "harder" than Civil, i'm barely hanging on right nowOriginally Posted by pookieman
Originally Posted by JFMartiMcDandruff
whats the difference between mechanical and civil?
Civil you are dealing with infrastructure, mechanical you are dealing with the moving equipment inside and around this infrastructure. Mechanical is a very broad field tho....I work in HVAC sales....
This is a poor explanation, but there is so much more to go into about the subject. If you are deciding on the two...you have to look at a number of factors....