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Architectural Engineers

Architectural Engineers. By Courtney Kitts. What is Architectural Engineering?. the application of engineering principles and technology to building, design and construction. What do Architectural Engineers do?.

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Architectural Engineers

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  1. Architectural Engineers By Courtney Kitts

  2. What is Architectural Engineering? • the application of engineering principles and technology to building, design and construction

  3. What do Architectural Engineers do? • Contrary to popular belief, an architectural engineer very rarely actually builds or sees the building being constructed. • For the most an Architectural Engineer design a building, certifies it, draws a blue print, edits blue prints, and checks for flaws in designs.

  4. Why are they important? • Without an Architectural Engineer, a blue print could not be drawn correctly, therefore buildings would not be built correctly. • Without them, buildings would also be structurally unstable and people could end up getting hurt.

  5. What Education is Required? • To become an Architectural Engineer, you are required to have completed Algebra 1 and 2, along with a college degree in Architectural Engineering. • Taking Geometry and Technical Physics is recommended.

  6. Where can I get my degree? • Penn State • Delaware Area Career Center • Harvard • University of Miami • Lincoln University • Pennsylvania Institute of Technology • Etc.

  7. How long do I have to go to college? • Although the time could vary depending on your schedule, but generally, it takes you Five years in college to get your degree.

  8. What jobs would I be qualified for? • Architectural Business Development • Electrical Engineer • Senior Electrical Project Engineer • Project Engineer • Construction Management • Etc.

  9. What are some companies I could work for? • Hager Engineering • Ryan Engineering • Blue C Developments • KEO • Architectura Inc. • Robersoin’s Inc. • Etc.

  10. Where could I work? • There are constantly jobs opening up for Architectural Engineers all over the country. • For Example; • Electrical Engineer - Rockville, MD • Plumbing and Piping Design Engineer - Mukilteo, WA • Etc.

  11. What is the Average Salary? • Depending on where you work, how long, etc., you could make a salary between $43,974 and $92,722 a year. • You could also make a money at a rate of between $15-$125 an hour, depending on you particular job.

  12. What is the average Income? • The average income for an Architectural Engineer with a degree in $71,009

  13. Interview

  14. 1.   What was the greatest challenge you have in your daily work? 1.   Keeping up with multiple projects at the same time.  Projects can be in the design or construction phase and we generally have about 20 going at any time.  We have 12 people in the office to perform the work.

  15. What is the most rewarding part of your work? Seeing your designs built and then visiting them from time to time.

  16. Is there a lot of hands on work involved in what you do? We do not actually perform the construction.  We perform the calculations and modeling of a structure that will be built by a general contractor.  We often visit the construction site to observe the construction of our work. 

  17. How long is your typical day? Eight to ten hours.

  18. What is your favorite aspect of your job? I like to solve problems and every building is in a sense a large design puzzle.  There are many solutions to the design but we must choose the best solutions as we move toward a completed design.  For example, a building structure can be constructed of concrete, steel, masonry or timber.  One of these, or a combination of them, will be appropriate for a particular building

  19. Where did you get your education? UT Austin, BS Architectural Engineering, 1974.  I am old!

  20. What advice do you have for people going into this field? Architectural Engineering is a good field for those who love buildings and like to understand how to put buildings together.

  21. How would you describe your typical day at work? Our office is very quiet because people don’t make much noise when they are thinking.  Most of our time is spent solving building problems on paper and for me, this is fun

  22. What is the greatest challenge you faced in pursuing this career? Gaining the confidence in my ability to understand buildings and be responsible for their direction.

  23. Would you recommend entering this field? Yes, if you think this job sounds like fun.  No, if you think it sounds boring. For me it is fun and challenging.  I think everyone should have a job that is suited to their skills and that they enjoy.  The challenge is to find that job!  

  24. Bibliography • Bibliography • "Engineers." Bureau of Labor Statistics. 18 Dec. 2007. Bureau of Labor. 25 Feb. 2007 <www.bls.gov>. • www.wikipedia.com • "Home Architectural Engineering." Home Architectural Engineering. 2008. Penn State. 25 Feb. 2009 <http://www.engr.psu.edu/AE/>. • "Engineer Salary." Pay Scale. 2009. 25 Feb. 2009 <http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Civil_Engineer/Salary/by_Certification>. • http://www.engr.psu.edu/ae/courses/graduate.asp

  25. The end!!!!

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