Journal #38- Job Shadowing

Last Thursday I went to CMT Engineering for my job shadowing experience.  I learned a lot while I was there, as I was able to go around and talk to multiple types of engineers.  I talked to an aviation, electrical, sewer, mechanical, and civil engineer.  From this experience I found out that all engineers share basic similarities.  This includes good communication skills, being organized, and knowing how to make and read construction models.  During the morning of my job shadow, I went around to all these different types of engineers.  Then I went to the Corner Pub with the person I was mainly following.  In the afternoon, we went out to the Spring Creek Sewer Plant out past the airport.  This has been CMT's biggest job for the past five years, as over fifty engineers had worked on it.  The sewer treatment plant is nearly completed, so it was cool to see just how sewage water is cleaned.  I took a field trip to this location two years ago when it was under construction, so it was awesome to see how it has changed.  Through this experience, I learned a lot about the engineering workplace, and was told time and time again, that no amount of schooling can fully prepare you for the hands on workplace.  The best way to learn is to try and fail, and try again.  After visiting CMT engineering, I am a little more interested in the engineering field.  Sitting in a desk all day is not really what I want to do, but engineers get the opportunity to go and see their projects being built, so I liked this aspect of it.  Another reason why engineering appeals to be is because I enjoy math and science courses.  These two areas are vital for an engineer.  The best part about engineering is that there are so many different types.  I enjoy chemistry and biology a lot, so maybe I will look into Bio-medical, and Bio-tech engineering.  Going to CMT was a great real- life experience.