What did you Engineer Today?

[Dexman PE PMP]

Grading plans for a 200+ space parking lot expansion. Also prepping for a comment resolution meeting this afternoon for the same project.

 

[Supe]

An early exit from a meeting.

 

[mudpuppy]

So far today, a slew of e-mails.

 

[jglavin PE]

Trying to diplomatically tell a bunch of proposing teams why they weren't selected for a large contract.

 

[Lumber Jim]

Powerpoint

And I told some cowboy welders that "You're doing it wrong"...

 

[Supe]

Powerpoint

And I told some cowboy welders that "You're doing it wrong"...

Bet you $20 they do it the exact same way.

I just dropped a zillion dollar bomb of "you just f*cked up" on a plethora of inspectors. Gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling.

 

[csb]

Special provision interpretation and maps.

Someone remind me again why I took Calc III?

 

[Road Guy]

To weed out the dumbfucks!!!

1 hour presentation begging for work and then Spent 5 hours arguing with attorneys over compensable delay, contract time, and scheduled completion..

 

[maryannette]

I thought I got through the process for a change, only to be told that I had left out several steps/approvals that were needed.

Screw that ****. The approval process has gotten ri-dic ri-dic ridiculous.

 

[MetsFan]

An adjustable speed DC drive system coupled with a counter-torquing AC VFD system to achieve thermal stability within a motor control center.  All with the capability of remote control/monitoring.  :thumbs:

What interface do you use to remote control/monitor?  All of the rooms we design are controlled with Automation Direct or Allen Bradley PLC's.  

 

[knight1fox3]

What interface do you use to remote control/monitor?  All of the rooms we design are controlled with Automation Direct or Allen Bradley PLC's.  

Since I work for Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), I'm using the PowerFlex line of drives (various models).  While a PLC is a great (albeit sophisticated) way to monitor drive parameters, I'm using their proprietary software called DriveMonitor.

 

[PEsoon2B]

I don't really get to 'engineer' much anymore.  I'd love to go back to being a Draftsman/Designer.  Life was so much better.

Also, hope all is well with everyone here, I've not been around much.

 

[mudpuppy]

Last night I got called into help with the engineering side of a emergency mobile substation set.  One of our substation transformers failed (field reports said it was making a gurgling sound, which is not good at all).  1130 customers out of power.  Working for a utility may not be very glamorous, but providing an essential service makes a big difference in people's daily lives.

 

[MetsFan]

Since I work for Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), I'm using the PowerFlex line of drives (various models).  While a PLC is a great (albeit sophisticated) way to monitor drive parameters, I'm using their proprietary software called DriveMonitor.

Ah cool, I didn't know you worked there.  

 

[Lumber Jim]

Bet you $20 they do it the exact same way.

I just dropped a zillion dollar bomb of "you just f*cked up" on a plethora of inspectors. Gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling.

Not if they want me to sign the certificate of compliance...

If they didn't need my signature then you'd be right!

 

[kevo_55]

I made an EIT cry.

Kinda deserves it but I feel guilty.

 

[NJmike PE]

I made an EIT cry.

Kinda deserves it but I feel guilty.

you too?! I told him that geometry is important in this line of work. Ifyou can't figure it out and/or are no good at it, then he better get the **** out.

 

[akwooly]

you too?! I told him that geometry is important in this line of work. Ifyou can't figure it out and/or are no good at it, then he better get the **** out.

whoa. he is going to love working for you.

 

[NJmike PE]

whoa. he is going to love working for you.

well, in my defense, this kid has been taught, explained, encouraged and now yelled at to get things correct. It's thyme to **** or get off the pot

EDIT: and he caught me in a bad fuckin mood too.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

Last time I caught a Mike in a bad mood, I became Guest_Dexman...