Becoming an Arcetectural Engineer

Becoming an Architectural Engineer

Architectural Engineering is a type of engineering that began around the mid 20th century. It has to deal with design, construction, and operation of engineering systems in the design of buildings. It is a profession in which takes the knowledge of mathematics, Natural science and problem solving.

To become an Architectural Engineer there is a four step process that must be completed. First, a Bachelor of Science degree must be obtained from a university program ABET. Second pass the Engineering Exam (F.E) covering the principles of math and physics that apply to engineering. Next, go through four years of on the job training with a professional engineer. This is needed for experience. Finally, must pass the Professional Engineering Exam (PE) before the State will recognize one with the title of an Engineer. Once these four processes are completed you will be recognized as a engineer.

Through becoming an Architectural Engineer one can specialize in four different areas. Structural, Construction, Mechanical, and Electrical engineering. Structural engineering deals with the analysis and design of structural building. Construction engineering known as construction management are in charge of making sure a building meets budget, code, and time. Electrical engineers are responsible for taking power from the utility and distributing it through a building. Another field that one can specialize in is Mechanical Engineering. This job has responsible for distributing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning fluids thought the building.

I plan to attend University of Colorado Boulder. It is ranked number 22 for schools to attend for Architectural Engineering. Its very reasonable with a cost of about $13,000 a year including room and board. Another reason for attending this collage is for the main fact is that it is close to home.

After becoming an Architectural Engineer I would love to specialize in Construction Engineering. For one the construction industry is the largest industry in the country. It accounts for more than $10 billion annually-nearly 14%-of the nation's gross national product. It's an industry which employs nearly 6 million men and women. The current starting monthly salaries range from $3000 at small firms to 3500 in at larger firms. That's good starting off. Another desirable aspect of being a n Architectural Engineer is one can become self-employed, which I plan to do.

Architectural Engineering fits me in many different ways. First, their will always be a demand for building. Like I stated above it accounts for nearly 14% of the nations gross product. Its not too expensive to go to school to become one. Not like a doctor that takes 10 years and cost a fortune. I myself would love to become an Architectural Engineer. Its what I live for and it fits me like no other job. It is a long demanding process to become one but it is worth it. If I am going to work, why not do something I like.