Engineer Calcs How to improve as an engineer? I’m going to go over my roadmap for how to become a better engineer through 10 simple action items. As with anything in life, levels exist. To level up as an engineer, you need to follow what great engineers do. This way you’ll learn how to improve as an … Read more
How do black hole jets form in the universe? I’m going to go over 7 things to help you understand. While my focus will be on the role of magnetic fields. I’ve always been utterly fascinated with black holes. But most content I’ve read has either been too complex or incomplete. So I wrote this … Read more
By following these 13 engineering writing tips, you can become a better engineer. Engineers need to master technical writing to reach their full potential. It may come as a surprise, but engineers do a lot of writing. And the higher you climb in the profession, you’ll find yourself writing even more. This applies to all … Read more
Great technical writing conveys clear and accurate information. Using my engineering writing style guide, you’ll know what good technical writing is. Important to realize, you don’t need to be the next Stephen King. But, to write like a great engineer, you need to have a certain level of writing skills. This applies to all types … Read more
We fear powerful volcanic eruptions with the flowing lava and balls of fire. But, the destructive volcanic ashfall effects on the power grid go unnoticed. I’ve already discussed the impact of a powerful coronal mass ejection hitting Earth. The destruction would be unworldly. I want to now go over the impact of a powerful volcanic eruption. … Read more
Do engineers think differently? For the most part, most engineers do think differently. This becomes more clear with elite engineers. But, this way of thinking is not limited to only engineers. I wrote about how you too can think like an engineer to become more successful. If you do the type of work engineers do … Read more
Do engineers use Excel? Of course! Engineers use a lot of data and equations. So, Excel is the perfect tool to manage and crunch numbers. I use Excel all the time myself. It has simplified my engineering work. I can do just about everything with Excel. I understand it’s not always the best solution. But, … Read more
Drilling into Europa would be the biggest engineering challenge. To show this, I’ll calculate the required energy to pierce Europa’s ice surface. I’ll also look at other methods of reaching Europa’s ocean as well. Europa is Jupiter’s moon, yet it’s smaller than Earth’s moon. Part of the challenge is Europa is 390 million miles from … Read more
Do engineers use AutoCAD? Yes, all types of engineers use AutoCAD. AutoCAD makes engineering work more efficient among many other things. AutoCAD is a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software used for 2-D and 3-D designs. Since its release in 1982 by Autodesk, it has transformed the engineering world. When I do work for older facilities, I’m … Read more
Why machines are better than humans at work is a sensitive yet important topic. Because every year more machines are taking over humans jobs. To point out, I’m only speaking about work productivity. From this lens, it’s a no-brainer why you’d choose machines over humans. I’d go as far as to say you’d be stupid … Read more
Living underground on Mars may be our only option because of the harsh environment. This presents many tunnel drilling challenges that go undiscussed. But, why do we even need to live underground on Mars? Deadly radiation from the sun Super chilly weather Blinding dust storms Clearly, Mars isn’t friendly. So, we need to dig tunnels … Read more
Is checking engineering calculations important? Yes! Even the best engineers make mistakes. Mistakes that could lead to design failures and death. By checking engineering calculations, you can prevent future problems. This is especially important for design work impacting the public. I’m going to cover my 5-step process for checking engineering work. You can use my … Read more
How much math do engineers use? A lot. Most hand calculations are only basic math. But, great engineers need to understand high-level math concepts. In fact, in college, you use much more high-level math. Whereas working as an engineer, you normally only use basic algebra and trig. Then maybe a couple of times a year, you’ll … Read more
How are engineers jobless? Many factors contribute to jobless engineers. Engineers are not immune to job loss and hardships. The main factors I see leading to job loss for all types of engineers include: Weak economies Company revenues decreasing Shrinking engineering fields Opening of too many engineering schools Globalization Artificial Inteligence (AI) / Automation New … Read more
Can engineers work remotely? Certain engineers can, while others would find it impossible. The decision comes down to 2 questions. Do you use complex machinery and computers in your job? How much do you interact with your end product in your job? Let’s go over these two questions to see the limits of remote work … Read more
Should engineer be a protected title? Yes, as a way to let the public quickly know if someone can safely perform a certain task. The title of “engineer” signals to the public that someone has expertise in a technical field. Thus, you’ll better know if you can trust a person to provide engineering solutions. In … Read more