i just read that your an engineer.....well thats what im in school for.....but im in for environmenttal enginerring...what math did u have to tkae up to?
I'm a truss engineer, not a PE. I'm certified by the WTCA (Wood Truss Council of America). My math involves trig mostly, some algebra. I design trusses to withstand certain moment, shear and load forces within the truss's chords and webs.
I do have to factor in some enviornmental conditions such as wind, snow, seismic and construction loads into my designs. The enviornmental side of my job is location dependant, as different areas experience different enviornmental conditions.
You see, Chad and Brad don't have to worry about snow loads on their trusses as they rarely see it, yet seismic plays a roll for them because of all the shaky shaky that goes on out there.
Mat Dope and driving don't care about snow either but have to take into consideration hurricane force winds into their designs.
Those up north like Longo and Charlie have snow loading up the azz to worry about lol.
No but it helps and you will definately get a higher paying job with a degree. PE's in my state make $90,000+/year. I'm certified by the WTCA, not licensed by the state. All my work has to get sealed by a licensed PE who is registered in the state in which my trusses are to be used. My company uses Mitek for these services and pays a pretty penny for it.
My first job I was 16 and I made $4/hr. I busted my azz on a hot roof for $4/hr. Worked my way up in construction and in 5 years I doubled that number. Got sick of the elements and moved into the truss business and doubled THAT number. Now I have a professional job working with blueprints and a computer and have doubled that number again in salary equivalent.
Multiply that by the (Cost of living in Jersey) factor and you have an average lifestyle.
