Civil Engineering Technologist Career Training Guide

Question: Am I being under paid for my job? I am a Civil Engineering Technologist with three years of experience in the field. I am considered an intermediate tech, and have the ability to perform any tasks that are given to me. I write reports on a daily basis and I have the ability to perform all of the tasks required in the laboratory when it comes to soils testing and concrete testing specifications. I have project management experience, quality control experience, surverying experience, and environmental experience. I am able to do anything that a tech is required to do on a regular basis with great results. So my question is, is $15/hr CAD fair? I have friends that are fresh out of school making $22/hr + and have no experience in the field at all!

Answer: That does seem a bit low. I would first research what the average rate for your job is in your state (you would not believe how it varies state to state) If you are being under paid according to what you find out, talk to your employer about a possible raise.

Question: Civil Engineering Vs. Technology? I am searching for a good explanation of the pay differences between engineering techologist and engineers... Engineering Technologist can do everything that Engineers can do, but they are paid significantly less... It makes no sense... explain... I would like to make this a forum for open discussion, but not really sure how to do this.. Email,,, wvcivengineer@yahoo.com if you are wanting to discuss

Answer: well...a engineering science degree vs a engineering technology differs on the school and the job. If you only pursue a 2 year degree for technology, the pay will greatly be different. You will be titled an engineering technician. Where as a engineering science degree is not employable after 2 years. You need 4 years with an engineering science. Now you can also pursue 4 years with a technology degree and be titled a engineering technologist or a applied engineer. In my experience, this is not the case for everyone. applied engineers(with a minor in math) and engineering science degrees garner almost an equal pay(I have seen engineering technologist degrees be placed in engineering jobs). The real difference between the two at this point is their ability to transfer into graduate programs. This is where engineering science degrees really shine(especially in mechanical or civil because of calc based physics and calc based mechanics). However, if you go for a math minor and get a B.S. technology degree(especially from a good school like R.I.T. or SunyIT) you could go for a graduate degree in industrial or systems engineering seeing as they dont rely as heavily on the physics but the math. The main difference between the two are just that though. Engineering technology is algebra based and engineering science is calculus based. Both are in demand and pay great. Another interesting aspect of these two degrees are their ability after 4 years to take the F.E.(fundamentals of Engineering) exam. This exam allows you to, after 4 years of residency or working in industry, take the P.E. exam(also known as the principles of engineering). This titles allows you to command a whopping salary no matter what your degree is. You can even take the test after 12 years of engineering related experience and no degree. Even getting your 2 year degree, you must wait 2 years after you graduate to get your FE and then 4 more for your PE...

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Answer: It's fake. A yahoo search on it resulted in listings for spam filters. The misspellings and poor grammar usually indicate that an emial is spam. The exclamation point in the middle of words (ex: Enginee! r and Eng! ineer) is used to help bypass filters, so it would indicate that any information or company named in the email may not be completely legitimate.

Question: Should I get a Civil Engineering Degree or Stay with the Civil Engineer Technologist Diploma? I'm a 20 year old student finishing my last year of my 3 year Civil Engineering Technologist Diploma program, and I have the opportunity to continue on to get my Engineering Degree in only 2 more years of school. Through a transfer program Lake Head University has in Thunder Bay. I'm hasty about going to Thunder Bay though because I am unsure about weather I can handle University Engineering or not. I'd say I'm one of those people who is not necessarily naturally gifted in school, but someone who has to work very hard to earn what I get, and do so in my program now. I am also intimidated by the extra responsibility and liability that a Professional Engineer has, or would that be something you get eased into and use to over time.

Answer: There are many reasons why people succeed. Some are naturally gifted and brilliant. Others get their way in life through connections. Then, there are people who are very hard, committed workers. If you're willing to put in the time, patience, and efforts, then I am sure you will succeed. There are definitely people in engineering who are not naturally gifted, but succeeded through effort. Plus, how well you do in school is not a good assessment of how you will perform in the real world. Of course a Professional Engineer or any kind of position that involves a great deal of responsibility sounds intimidating. Even if you are naturally gifted, you can still make mistakes. That's why you work in a team, so that you can spot the problems. Eventually, after you've gained more experience, then you can be the head engineer who checks to make sure all the calculations make sense. Don't worry about it. Your boss will not make you responsible for something that he feels you are unprepared for.

Question: What is the salary comparison for a civil engineer and IT technologist?

Answer: For general career info: http://www.bls.gov/oco and can search 'engineers', 'computer software engineers and computer programmers', 'computer network, systems, and database administrators' or such. This site is supposed to have accredited program in engineering and computers: http://www.abet.org Please steer clear of those online, for-profit schools (though may have 'brick and mortar' campuses and may be 'accredited') such as penn foster, ashworth, devry, ITT tech, capella, university of phoenix, kaplan and others (and course credits may NOT transfer to other schools). This consumer site has many posts by former students about those online, for-profit schools: http://www.ripoffreport.com and can search. US colleges: http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ

Question: Should I get a Civil Engineering Degree or Stay with the Civil Engineer Technologist Diploma? I'm a 20 year old student finishing my last year of my 3 year Civil Engineering Technologist Diploma program, and I have the opportunity to continue on to get my Engineering Degree in only 2 more years of school. Through a transfer program Lake Head University has in Thunder Bay. I'm hasty about going to Thunder Bay though because I am unsure about weather I can handle University Engineering or not. I'd say I'm one of those people who is not necessarily naturally gifted in school, but someone who has to work very hard to earn what I get, and do so in my program now. I am also intimidated by the extra responsibility and liability that a Professional Engineer has, or would that be something you get eased into and use to over time.

Answer: Go for it now.. Hard or not, your attitude and focus is developed around study and school right now. If you quit and go to work that attitude will shift and it will be VERY hard to regain it. As far as the job goes.. don't sweat the small stuff. Graduation with a degree as an Engineer does not make you an engineer. You still have to get your professional credential from the state in which you will practice and that requires a form of internship. my suggestions 1) Stay in school....focus on the degree 2) Determine what area of Civil Engineering you want to focus in and work toward that 3) Concurrently contact your state's licensing department and learn what the legal requirements are for a license so you can tailor your time and studies accordingly. 4) Some of the license tests you can take while you are still in school (its generally called an EIT).. TAKE IT. You are already geared up to take tests.. use that . 5) When you get your degree find a job in your chose area and start working at the entry level.. Dont sweat the responsibility.. you wont have any for a while. ok? Good luck... (nice career choice btw) .