Passion for water resources but going into LD
Hi all, I’m soon going to be a new grad from an Ag engineering program that has a curriculum that has given me knowledge and hands on experience with mechanical, civil, control systems engineering. However my passion is water resources, conveyance and management. Another thing is that my college is in a town I love and have very tight community with.
I have signed with a firm that does a lot of land development, and while I do find the work interesting and there are some water resources, drainage management, stuff I feel like I may be limiting myself.
In my head I’ve told myself it’s fine to work there for a year or two, learn skills, such as AutoCAD proficiency, work on my FE and PE then look for something local like for my county or city, or even gov like DWR. I am worried that after 2 years my intuition about hydraulics and my passion may dull and I wouldn’t be equipped to move to that field.
I also am considering going back to school for a masters in something like water engineering or hydrology but to be honest I have been in school for 6 years and currently feel a bit burnt out from academia.
I want to ultimately do work that benefits my surroundings, both community and environment. But also at this point in my life I want to live close to my friends and be able to do my hobbies.
Has anyone been in similar situations or felt similar ways at the start of their career?