Category Archives: Engineering/Architecture

Architect

Posted on February 17, 2011 by mychildspath

I have had so many requests for an interview with an Architect and I finally landed one thanks to my friend Julie.  Julie’s friend Kate agreed to fill out my interview questionnaire about her career as an Architect.  Here it … Continue reading →

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Environmental Engineering

Posted on January 26, 2011 by mychildspath

Another interview completed by a 5th grader!  She interviewed her dad, an Environmental Engineer.  I had never heard of Brownfield redevelopment  before, have you? I’m interviewing my dad, Rip.  His profession is environmental Engineering, specifically, Brownfield redevelopment.  That’s taking polluted … Continue reading →

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Project Manager- Ship Repair Facility

Posted on January 11, 2011 by mychildspath

I have a really good friend that used to be a Project Manager at a ship repair facility in Florida.  He has since moved on to another type of engineering position, but he agreed to talk to me about what it … Continue reading →

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Marine Engineer

Posted on November 12, 2010 by mychildspath

Another friend from my days in Florida and another Facebook find!  Jeff works as a Marine Engineer, read on about his profession! Q:  What is the title of your profession? A:  I am a Marine Engineer. Q:  What do you … Continue reading →

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Industrial Engineer

Posted on November 9, 2010 by mychildspath

My friend Lisa in an Industrial Engineer.  She stated out working directly for an individual company and now she owns her own consulting company and gets to travel all over helping many companies improve their systems.  Lisa and I were … Continue reading →

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Mechanical Engineer

Posted on August 24, 2010 by mychildspath

My neighbor Justin, is a Mechanical Engineer.  It is very clear from his interveiw that he loves his job!  Do you like math and science?  Do you like to figure out how things work?  Maybe this is your career path? … Continue reading →

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Damage Tolerance Engineer (Aerospace)

Posted on August 23, 2010 by mychildspath

Another friend of a friend interview!  My friend Geri keeps hooking me up with some awesome interviews!  I know I would have NEVER gotten this interview without her help.  Thank you!!!  Matt is a Damage Tolerance Engineer (Aerospace).  This is … Continue reading →

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Electrical Designer- Nuclear Facilities

Posted on July 28, 2010 by mychildspath

And I thought she was an Architect!  My friend Julie has a really interesting career that started out in Architecture and has landed as an Electrical Designer for Nuclear Facilities.  If you have any interest in this path, read this one, … Continue reading →

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Ultra Cast Asset Manager- Specialties Paper Mill

Posted on July 10, 2010 by mychildspath

Huh????  Unless you are in the Paper Mill industry, you probably have no idea what this is.  Paper Mills are big in Maine, so I spoke to one of my neighbors and good friend about what she does and why … Continue reading →

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