I'm currently studying civil engineering. I have to pick a specialization and I picked hydraulics & hydrology. I'm looking for feedback from engineers in that field, information about job prospects, wages, etc etc. Please? Thankyou.
2007-02-01 23:30:36 · 7 answers · asked by sweetcandy 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Hydraulics and hydrology as in dams and water spillways etc.
2007-02-01 23:43:37 · update #1
I recently just finished my degree and went through the job search process. I found that there was a fairly large number of openings with companies looking for people with a background in hydraulics and hydrology, but the majority were looking for someone with a background in municipal design or watershed modeling and several years of experience. The USACE occasionally also has openings for engineers with a background in hydraulics (they have two right now for hydraulic engineers as a matter of fact). Look into some of the companies that have previously been involved with projects that seem to be similar to what you'd be into and see if they're hiring (or just send them a resume and cover letter regardless; they don't always post on the job boards!).
With only a bachelor's the starting salaries I was finding was only between $46k to $49k, but with a Master's I was finding between $54k to $57k. The positions capped out at between $90k to $103k. I'm honestly not sure how these compare to other specializations...I wouldn't be surprised at all if structurals earned more!
If you do decide on heading into h&h, however, I would strongly suggest continuing on and getting your master's. It may not pay off immediately upon graduation without the work experience to go with it, but the positions that appeared to be the most interesting and challenging required an advanced degree.
I hope this helps!
2007-02-02 06:43:46 · answer #1 · answered by pkp_rc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A degree in computer engineering is losing its value day by day. People often over look foreign nations. Most people are not aware that India produced over 500,000 engineers(chemical, computer, mechanical, etc...) in 2011. This alone devalues the degree. I also forgot to mention that Indian engineers work for half the price. Psychology majors ran into this problem a couple of years back. There were ten psychologists competing for one job. We need more blue collar workers than white collar workers for an economy to function properly. The solution to our economic crisis is to bring back blue collar jobs; however, we are offshoring and promoting college at the same time. We are then left in a quandary which could have been prevented by common sense.
2016-03-29 01:18:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. All the dams and roads in the world are built or will be copied in some manner. There is very little left to do in the Civil world. basically a glorified crew chief of a bunch of muddy construction workers.
The best job in hydraulics per se is slug and fluid flow. This is typically done by MEs that get a master's in this field. It is calculating all of the wear and tear on oil and gas pipelines and designing them and certifying them. good dollars and nice offices with plenty of field trips.............
2007-02-02 02:43:21 · answer #3 · answered by muddypuppyuk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go do a quick yahoo job search and see what people are paying.
I know some guys who are simple coal miners and make 500k a year if they agree to go over sea's and work. Other wise it's back to the regular 60k a year pay. It just depends on where it is needed and how valuable your skill is.
However as for hydraulics I knew a guy who got out of the navy got offered like 90k a year to go work on satellite dishes...
2007-02-02 01:15:46 · answer #4 · answered by AlienJack J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I chose not to specialize and took the general route. I am glad I did. This is because most employers know that raw graduates will have to be trained for the real world, and I would be able to interview for a variety of positions. I was offered several positions in structural, civil, environmental and municipal engineering out of graduation.
You can specialize when you start working.
I later got my PE and had a variety of different types of projects when I worked for myself.
2007-02-02 08:37:41 · answer #5 · answered by daedgewood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pick the the one you like most.
I am studying civil engineering and I am going to choose structural analysis when the time comes.
you will make more money if you work in structural analysis or highway.
hydraulics courses are easiest.
2007-02-02 02:50:18 · answer #6 · answered by rr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. If you're near an air force base. Or NASA. They can use a person who knows the inner workings of engines and propulsion drives. Of couse, that's a big if.
2007-02-01 23:39:36 · answer #7 · answered by JT 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋