u/KalenDeBoersBurner_

I’m a ME major who plans to graduate next May. I’m really interested in going into civil/hydrology/environmental so I am trying to supplement some of the relevant skills I’m lacking for that field. I would like to teach myself Civil3D and AutoCAD as those seem to be pretty common requirements for these jobs. What are some good websites/YouTube channels you would recommend to get a solid understanding of these programs? How familiar can I get with these programs without having any real job experience using them?

Has anyone found out how to change the body type and size in RTG? They’ve completely removed the ability to edit height, weight, body type from the customization.

I’m looking for engineers working in water resources, hydrology, environmental who could give some insight on their careers. I’m nearing graduation in ME and am interested in working in that field. What is your experience overall, some pros and cons, and how has a PE affected your career?

I wanted to see if anyone had experience taking the FE exam in a different engineering discipline than they studied? I’m going into my senior year of ME but am really interested in going into Civil. I already planned to take my FE, so I’m considering doing that in civil rather than mechanical. What was your experience like and how did you prep for the topics that weren’t covered by your major?

I’m entering my senior year in ME but have become far more interested in working in civil as I’ve progressed. I’m wrapping up my 4th semester of interning in automotive manufacturing and don’t see any future in that area. The main things I’ve become interested in are hydraulic engineering, hydrology, structural, etc. I know it’s not uncommon for civil firms to hire mechanical engineers, however I’d like to use my last year to develop some skills that would give me an edge over other ME’s trying to go in this direction. What kinds of software or niche topics should I try to gain experience/knowledge in to boost my resume for future work?

I’m currently an upcoming senior studying Mechanical Engineering who is interested in working for USACE. I’m wrapping up a multi-term internship with a major auto manufacturer, but have always been really interested in hydrology and civil engineering and would love to work for someone in those fields. I have a good project on my resume from my internship as a project manager and a decently high GPA. What would you recommend I do with my last two semesters to increase my chances of getting hired with USACE or other organizations in similar lines of work?