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 shit. 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 fuck 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 fuck 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 shit 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...