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So I can reach and help more engineers! Thanks!
What video should I make next? Trying different stuff nowadays so suggestions are welcome!
Make a video on licenses !! I’m a junior civie and I wanna know what other supplemental licenses to go for AFTER my P.E. to go the entrepreneurial route. I know there’s AIA and also PMP... Keep up the hard work !
Oh cool idea, okay I will add this to the list, thank you !
Day in the life videos are really cool.
What if letting engineers in the community from how's us their "day in the life"
I think it would inspire young and aspiring engineers.
I'm a senior and I don't know anyone with a FE and PE license, I'd like to hear your experiences on this topic and how it can be used for industry.
@@JakeVoorhees hey make a video for a foreigner electrical engineering steps as a united States engineer.
Hey bro you still around?
I just saw his discord, they have a new server created by staff.
This guy no longer seems to be active in it 😢
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I don't think I'll ever be able to work 60-70 hour days 😂
Well good! It's nice that you know how you are as a person. Also, there are plenty of sectors and avenues that are the normal 40 hours per week. Like public sector engineering jobs for example.
@@JakeVoorhees I think he meant you broke the laws of time by working 60 hour days... most of us work 24...
@@FizzPop9669 true :)
I majored in Chemical Engineering is college and I took an elective called "Pollution Abatement and Remediation." After the second class, I called my mom and told her I knew what I wanted to do in my career and it was an environmental engineer. I went to grad school and got my master's in Chem. E. and did my thesis on lead remediation. I got a job at an environmental consulting firm and quickly realized it was not for me. So I got a job at a manufacturing facility as a process engineer, but still wanted to be in environmental. So I took another job as an environmental engineer at a chemical plant. My dream job. But the plant went through a merger and a hostile takeover, so I left to an automotive plant and am the environmental engineer here. I have every intention to stay here until I retire as they treat me right and I love it here. Plus, I have a pension. I am really happy doing what I do and am at a company that values me for what I do.
so happy for you, best of luck in everything ❤️, from an 18 year old girl conflicted on starting her 3 years long diploma in civil eng next month :)
@@let716 keep with it. Work hard but have fun when you can. In the end, I promise you it'll be worth it. I can do things that many people I was in college with can't because I can afford to do more than they can. Engineering is a very tough major but employers know that if you can get through it you will be a valuable employee.
Hey can you explain to me what engineers are there in automotive plants as I'm confused as you said you majored as chemical engineer but I thought that job requirement is mechanical.
Can chemical engineer do what mechanical engineer do?
What's your job role as environmental engineer?
@@nicenice. There are plenty of mechanical engineers that I work with. We do different jobs, so I don't know all of what they do, but many are in production. As for me in my environmental engineering role, I do permitting and reporting. I report our waste water effluent, our air emissions, and keep records for inspections such as storm water, spill prevention, etc. I am also in charge of our ISO 14001 program.
@Jason thank you so much Jason and keep on the good work for our planet pleasure speaking to u 😊
I'm a high school engineering instructor and tell my students this every. single. day. Now I have video backup. Thanks!
Nice !! What else do you find yourself telling your students and would like a video(s) about that? Thanks!
This is true that sometimes it's our perspective that changes and not the situation. Even though I'm only 2 years into my Civil Engineering career I had similar experience where I started question myself and my field at my first job out if school. Two jobs later and now I'm still practicing Civil Engineering doing pretty much the same things but I love it!
All I need was that breath of fresh air and a new perspective. Now I'm at a point where I get more responsibility and feel like my work matters.
Great video and thanks for sharing your story!
(Perhaps I'll make a video about my story on my channel...)
Yes! Wow great so what happened in your careers within the 2 years that changed everything for you?
It was mostly more responsibility? Oh you have a channel too. Going to go subscribe. We're starting to do more features and collabs again so maybe we should do that
Hi Jake how are you it's been a long while since you posted
Hey how’s it going when are you dropping a new video
Hello Mr. Voorhees,
I am a junior at University of Illinois at Chicago studying Civil Engineering with a focus in Transportation Engineering. I really liked the advice that you gave us in this video. This was relatable. In my sophomore year, I was really discouraged by not getting any opportunities for an internship. But after participating in opportunities at my university, I was able to get my self on track. Thank you.
Nice thats a great school. You should be proud. Thanks for the comment too. I almost failed out of engineering for like 2 years straight, so I know what you mean. Glad you figured it out. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you now, cheers
What happened to Jake ?
Jake hello! how are you doing? you haven't posted in so long! I just want to thank you for being such a light for others including myself. I hope everything is okay!
Mechanical engineer major- just got a call back about an internship and I hope I get it! They said they only required 4 weeks out of the internship but i can work more of i want. I told them I'll work as much as they'll let me!
Congrats!!!! Be careful about saying these things in a way that makes you too available. You could be shooting yourself in the foot, but at this point do not worry about it.
Love this guys videos. Inspired me not to give up and accomplish my dream of becoming an engineer.
Congratulations 80k !!!!! Keep up great job !!
I lived in Toronto for over 10 years and just graduated this year with a civil engineering degree. I got a job offer to work in Hong Kong with an international consulting firm and decided to take it. It has been very beneficial so far. I learned so much in a short amount of time. Take those opportunities when you are young!
Hey!
The company I work for will pay 100% of our tuition... However, there are only a few options
-AS/ BS in cyber security
-BS in Electrical and computer engineering
-BS in Information Technology
-Bs in computer science
-BS in applied computing
-BC in cyber operations
-AAS in data analytics
-BS in Business Administration
-Bs in operations management
-BA in Business Administration
-AAS in supply chain management
I work for Walmart Distribution I currently make $20 hr and don't want to make a career choice that is any less but since they offer to pay 100% of tuition I feel like it would be dumb not to take one.. If anyone has any advice or suggestions on which field to take. Please let me know. I'd like to apply for one of these and start a new career.
Looks like this was uploaded a year ago no videos uploaded since, hope you’re doing well. I just found this informative channel about this specific field which im really excited to go into.
he founded a crypto based company defi philly
Could you do a video on the engineer's degree for different majors/concentrations?
RUclips kept this gold hidden from me since years😯
Really enjoyed this new type of video Jake. I think it's such a tough decision to make and you obviously had to make big sacrifices to get where you want to be. Do you think you still would have been successful in your career if you had chosen to stay in Chicago (but not necessarily at the same company)?
Wow thank you. I'm sure it would have worked out for me in the end. But I made not have had the international experience. And with that team, I worked on three different $1B+ projects. They werent doing that in Chicago :) so i said yes to an opportunity which created a domino effect that led to something else and something else. Appreciate the question. Let me know how I can help you next thanks
Hey Jake! Hope you're doing well. I'm not sure if this was discussed sometime on the 1% engineer discord server but would love to know when you'll be coming back with new videos. Do miss them. Thanks!
Wow new thumbnail style 😍
Thank you ! Testing out things right now, how are youuuuu? Do you want to come on the channel over here?
@@JakeVoorhees I am great, thanks! Have a lot of work at the moment, doing my best to post 1 video a week:) Yes sure I do want :) !!!
Nice okay let’s keep thinking about ideas for that. 1 video per week is hard enough lol
@@JakeVoorhees Hi Jake! I’ve sent you a message at the website contact form 😄 See youuu
Nice! I replied, thanks and will chat more soon
Where did Jake Voorhees go?
Sharing learned lessons is great Jake. Always good to hear from experienced engineers 👍
Thank you Rose !
Hello, I have a question regarding going through engineering school and which path I should choose. I’ll soon become 30 years old when I start my undergraduate and hopefully I’ll finish until I get to 33-35 years depending if I need extra years to get my bachelor degree, which engineering route of these disciplines would you recommend as for a guy little older than average for hitting a job in future where the age won’t be a problem and to have career in the field? Electrical, computer, mechanical or civil? I’m situated in Northern Europe.
miss the content Jake
Bro what happened to you?😢
Where you at @jakevoorhees
80 hour day!!!????? damn. this is good advise tho. Question, Do you know much abut civilian entry level engineering job pay in the AF? I was talking to a manager and he said if i get hired, it'd be around 49k. not experienced on salaries so i don't want to be taken advantage of if i end up getting an offer. what do you think?
update pls
Hey Jake and anyone in the comments. So i heard that System Engineers and Operation Research analyst work together if i am right?
I have a mechanical engineering degree but would rather go into civil engineering and construction what should I do?
Look into MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)
I'm a mechanical engineering graduate working in a role that's more civil based. It's more about networking. Try to look for roles in construction like project coordinating and build from there.
Hi Jake, thanks for making a video that is not all rosy, its good to cover and let us learn from. Would you tell us the story of what you do now or after leaving the Vancouver company?
Thank youuu. I will. I actually left corporate engineering behind to do my own thing, which resulted in me joining a startup for 2 years which was fun. I was on ABC's Shark Tank :) but now I just got an offer to come back to engineering in a marketing role actually, so I need to make a video about that. The main lesson is how about 50% of engineers figure out a way to "engineer" their way into whatever career journey they want. We are smart enough and have the problem solving skills to do so :) video soon!
@@JakeVoorhees we still waiting... :(
Hi Jake. Really love your videos and stories. Am studying mechanical engineer at the University of zambian🇿🇲. I'd like to know if as a mechanical engineer is it possible to get a masters in electrical. Thank you very much sir.
Yes
My type of video
Yeah? Story based? What makes it your fave? Thankkkksssss
Hello Jake, I don’t know if you’ll remember but I once left a comment on your video where I explained how skeptical I was about whether I had the potential to complete engineering course. I finished my A Level and been looking at universities, and most universities rejected me because I didn’t have chemistry in my O Level results, even though my A Levels were really good. I’m really lost, always wanted to be an engineer, I already lost 1.5 years because of covid, I’ll loose another 1 year if I must compose O Level chemistry just to be acccepted.
Am beginner I need help I what do study electrical engineering
Sir,iam indian,how could I search electrical engineering jobs in America...
Can you do a video on computational engineers? I’m an engineer physics major at Tulane, and there’s not that much info or spotlight on engineering physicists and computational engineers. It’d be nice to see a video on both majors if you have the time
Thank you for this comment, I was actually looking to ask about this specific thing before going into grad school 😅
Your not related to someone named Jason are you?
What are your thoughts on getting a bachelors in mechanical engineering, masters in electrical engineering, and phd in aerospace engineering?
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First off, I'm a fan of your videos. But I do have a question about an engineering topic that I don't see get covered a lot. That being 4-year Engineering Technology degrees (or Engineering Technologist).
Currently, I am an Electronics Engineering Technology student with a concentration in electronic systems. I really enjoy my classes and have done countless labs and lab reports thus far. Do you have any experience with Engineering Technology? or do you know people who have Engineering Technology degrees? I would really appreciate your insight. Thank you!
Jake to make stuff like these which engineering degree is better? ruclips.net/video/cqjn3mup1So/видео.html Mechanical? Chemical? etc.
Why don't you make Videos anymore? Could you please make a video on quantum technology or engineering?
hi Jake when is the next video coming out I will be sending you a email soon sorry for late response been busy with school work
Hey Jake I'm new to your channel I'm about to make a choice in majors ....I'm thinking mechanical engineering what do you think?
I kinda want to do environmental engineering because iv always like taking care of where we live but another reason being my small city of like 100k has 2 big lakes and large mountains that feed those lakes in cali and our lakes supply more than half of calis AG and drinking water but problem is according to Bureau of labor statistics theres only about 40 employed in my area and about 4 annual job postings for environmental engineers so I dont know if I risk it and pray i can land a job after 4 years of school or choose a different path
I’m going to school for ECE. I wanted to do just computer engineering, but I guess I’ll settle for ECE. Also can you do a video on the most popular engineering majors for women? As a woman that would be pretty awesome. I’m not sure if anyone has ever made a video about that. Lovely video by the way! God bless you!☀️💕
Biomedical engineering, industrial engineering, environmental engineering or just go to medical school.
I am currently in undecided, but I am interested in electrical engineering. Although I am poor at math, do I still have a shot?
hey Jake my goal is to become a Software Engineer and then eventually a Software Architect, I live in the Bay Area so there are plenty of jobs. But I am having trouble choosing a major, I am a senior in hs rn so I still have a little time to decide, but it’s between Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Sci. I noticed that you said to not do Software Engineering as a major but my school, SJSU, does have an ABET accredited Software Engineering program, if that changes anything? Also it might be hard to switch to CompSci since it’s impacted. So my question was if you think it’s worth trying to switch majors to SE or CS or just stick with my declared major which is CompE? (I could switch to SE a lot easier since CE and SE are within the same college, unlike CS)
As 50% percent courses of chemical and mechanical engineering are the same.. is continuing chemical engineering is a right option or switching to mechanical engineering...
I just started my higher education and realised that!
Oh shit Chicago?!? Im over here at NIU in dekalb il getting my EE.
Do you think that if I came to work in the USA with a degree in electrical engineering from Europe, I could be hired?
Jake,
Do you have some advice for high school students on how to find a good summer engineering camp/internship? Thanks.
Should people graduate from a university that has an accredited program in the engineering feild they want in order to find a job in that feild?
Currently I am in a similar situation as an engineer at Tesla. This video helped me view my opportunities in different light, great message!
Do you know anyone working at Tesla without a degree, besides supports staff. Any engineers? Only asking because Elon said he doesn't care about I.
@@herbertscott9575 Yes, it is very possible to move up, if you show curiosity, willingness to learn, adaptability, and technical prowess, it is very possible to become a tech then to an associate engineer then through to any engineering position. The opportunities are actually very nice! (Note: I do not speak for tesla, but this is my experience with some people I know)
Hey, I’m from Trinidad 🇹🇹. I’m currently studying my Bsc in Mechanical Engineering at the University of the West Indies, St Augustine. I was looking at the possibility to move to Alberta Canada after as I want to get into the oil and gas industry. Do you think this is a wise choice and what are some things I can do to make myself a better candidate for jobs? I’d appreciate the feedback a lot. Ps your videos inspire me a lot, really do a good job and breaking down things so it’s easy to understand.
Hello, may you please make a video talking about manufacturing engineering.
hey bro, I recently got a major in AI undergraduate. Should I take it or not? I do think it is a very young and revolutionary field, but since it is undergraduate and according to Zach it fits more to Masters, I have some doubt about taking that offer haha.
Good video🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank youuuu, let me know if theres anything I can do to help you
how important is the ABET accredatation outside of the US/ canada?
I completed my grade 12 and I will take mechanical engineering as my bachelor's degree.
I am curious to learn about new things, is chassis designing something good for me to study?
Hey man I wanted to ask should we be worried about civil engineering being automated ? I’m just starting going to college
Hi, this is a question from your pervious video about mechatronics and mechanical job list. When I was picking a major I wanted to pursue I decided to go with Computer Engineering because I love to do coding and I love to build things like circuit boards, computers, etc. But after watching this video I realized this was what I always wanted to do. But I love programing and electrical. And what I also loved about the major of CE was the multiple job opportunities I could Have. So my question is this, Should I double major in CE and ME or are there other options or is double major the only choice I have?
Great video, excited to see the analytics afterwards
You helped with this video in such an awesome way. I feel like I had a hired RUclips Coach honestly, you rock, I cannot imagine this project and community without you, so lets figure this thing out man
@@JakeVoorhees Of course
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@@JakeVoorhees And better ones to come in the future!!!!!
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Would you saying drafting as a skill will be beneficial for someone going into an electrical engineering career? If not please explain thank you
Hi jake ,i love your videos i currently trap in choosing EE or ECE i hope you'll help me to give me some idea which one should i choose
I wish this guy would come back.
Hey Jake I have a suggestion you should talk about sales engineers they are one of the highest paid one and with the highest potential since they bring revenue to companies. That what I'm planning to do I'm a blend of sales with tech skills I have been working in sales for a good time for b2b and sales engineers are in good demand.
I too like to work 60-70 hour days to achieve my goals
Hey Jake. For the job offers that you got for full time positions, how long did they give you to accept or decline?
Can we take power engineering related jobs by doing EEE.
when you said you worked 70 hrs a week is that 10 hrs a day or was it sometimes 12hrs sometimes 8hrs a day? and were you given like weekends off?
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Hey, I was planning to do some projects during the summer. How do you feel about me buying a kit from Amazon or something like that and building it? Would that be a good project and put it on my resume or should I try to create something with an Arduino, even if it won't necessarily be good lol
I am not sure you will see this but thank you for making videos like this I am a junior in high school and I have been in love with engineering since I was a kid and I have a huge decision to make in what college to go to. I am someone who is interested in space flights, building robots, using complex math and physics. I know the generic path would be Aerospace Engineering but could you give me some clue on what I should be doing this summer to enhance my skills and what other careers are out there for my specific interests?
What path should I go in Civil Engineering if I like creativity?
Hi Jake! Great video that gave me insight the differences on the civil eng and architecture major. I wanted to ask you for ur advice on my desired career path and on how I should pursue it.
I have a deep passion for architecture and massing of buildings but also would like to learn aspects of structural analysis, logistics of a building etc. So, after some research, I decided it would be the best option to opt for a bachelors degree in civil engineering (mainly for flexibility as I heard the job market for architects is saturated at the moment), and then take further courses and graduate studies in architecture. My question is, can I work as an architect with valuable engineering knowledge by taking this study path? As there are some opinions on that I can’t connect between the two and doing a civil eng degree doesn’t qualify me to do further studies on architecture and work in this field.
So pls share your advice on the best way regarding how I can take this path and to which I hope that its a possible route. Thank you!🙏🙏
Hey Jake!!! Marvelous video and you really gave me a good lesson to learn.....thank s about it!!! But just one question which engineering degree did you do for achieving the job.....please let me know.....
I will be going to UD too. It's an awesome direction.
WHAT ARE THE BEST UNIVERSITIES FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING?
Hey Jake can you do a video on my thoughts on software engineering.
I can only imagine gathering all the details and parameters to run that micro-simulation 😆. Love the lesson, Jake. Being open to opportunities is 💯 something I recommend too (Specially if you haven’t found “your thing” yet)
Thank you so much! What should I make next?
how much does civil engineer earn?
Hey Jake. I am interested in getting my electrical engineering degree and would like to focus on building blueprints, electrical drawings or electrical plans reviewer. Which discipline would be my best option?
Look into design and Power Distribution
If my pasión is cars and airplanes what engineering should I study????
Mechanical for sure
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Sometimes I get discouraged because I'm about to turn 30 and barely going to be a junior in college. Any advice or words or encouragement? 😆
You’re over half way through your degree! You can make it happen just keep working hard
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Hey Jake , what engineering did you major in ?
Very inspirational video so my question is are you able to just get a general engineering degree and pick what field you would want to go into because my interest is still environmental engineering but I’m still doing research on other engineering paths
I'm not a big fan of general engineering. Many environmental engineers have civil engineering degrees. My degree is technically, "Civil & Environmental Engineering" and this way you have more job options than just environmental applications.
Here are my environmental engineering videos, “What Do Environmental Engineers Do?“ ruclips.net/video/g_yvAYj48rc/видео.html
“What is Water Resources Engineering?” ruclips.net/video/gSRJB5MNAnM/видео.html
Can you do a video on how to chose the right engineering major?
My biggest career lesson is that getting a job is dependant more on luck and independant of your efforts. The only thing in your control is applying. Shit odds.
Hey thanks for the comment. I really think there is more perspective than this though. Its not about luck at all - luck is just a concept. Those who networked well and positioned themselves to stand out ended up being more lucky. 80% of jobs never go advertised, so if your strategy is just to apply to jobs, you are missing out on most of them.
i want to become an aerospace engineer and I am sure of it should i really take mechanical and then specialize in aerospace engineering
If your sure of it then go for the aerospace engineering degree. But if there is an ounce of you that is unsure, go for the mechanical engineering degree.
Is EE & Econ too dissimilar to bother double majoring in? Disregarding "how passionate" on feels about either subject, is this even perfectly doable, or just not recommended for some reason? Would also like to know if and how studying Computer Science can fit in this equation (interested in all 3 lol).
Don't know to much about the econ part but if you are in the US EE and computer engineering could be doable (should be only a couple extra classes)
Consider industrial engineering if you have an interest in both engineering and economics.
I'm really having doubts about this engineering journey. Well, I was an ATSEP high diploma holder then I made that mistake of getting EET BS recently instead of EE, and now I'm thinking about my Master's. My job was basically just a technician for like 5 years. Should I go for an EE BS or continue my studying to a Master's? Man, I'm 34 and I doubt I will find a job in that field after getting my Master's or EE sense I almost have 0 real-life experience in that field.
electronics engineering might be a good route with current degree and ur work experience.
Electrical Engineering Technology is NOT a technician! 🤦🏼♂️🤡
Hey I’m 15 I live in New York and will probably be going to college in New York. I want to major in civil engineering. I know there’s a lot of job opportunities in the mta and the union. But I don’t know if I want to do construction or structural. I want to be outdoors and not be in the office all the time. Any advice
Jake has a video on civil engineering jobs. Transportation was one of them and it seemed cool. Check out his video portfolio
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Hey, you’re a real cool dude. Subscribed!
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That's nice