• Question: What is it like as an engineer?

    Asked by 636appg45 to Anya, Daryl, Krishma, Rich, Ronnie on 8 Nov 2016. This question was also asked by appg, Barina.
    • Photo: Krishma Kapoor

      Krishma Kapoor answered on 8 Nov 2016:

      Civil engineers are designers of things like dams, bridges, airports, roads, water supply systems, and many other structures necessary for society today. There are lots of factors that must be taken into consideration for each of these designs like the cost of making the structure or the effect of delays and bad weather may cause.

      Civil engineers typically manage people as well as projects, and they can oversee the construction site of the structure they have designed. Some also work specifically in design, research, or teaching, but personally, the best thing I love about engineering is the fact that I get to work with so many interesting people. I love working on site with the people who are bringing a vision to life.

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      Richard Symonds answered on 8 Nov 2016:

      Its interesting. We are constantly learning, because things are constantly changing. We have new problems set before us on a daily basis that we need to find solutions to. We need to think outside of the box, alot. Its great.

    • Photo: Anya Grainger

      Anya Grainger answered on 8 Nov 2016:

      The work is very challenging and interesting. You never know what problems you will face everyday. It requires you to be open-minded and solve technical issues. You will work with many different types of personalities. Its a constant learning curve and great fun.

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