forensic engineering or crime scene investigation

Is it Forensic Engineering or Crime Scene Investigation?

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The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) defines Forensic Engineering as “The application of engineering principles to the investigation of failures or other performance problems.” It’s part crime scene investigation and part engineering, making it an interesting and fulfilling field. As Engineers, we are trained to solve problems. When it comes to a Forensic Engineer’s “problem” it is not always …

The Civil Engineering Career Path

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It all starts in college. Once a potential engineer decides on engineering as a career choice, and they want to become licensed, they must attend an accredited college. Mine was Drexel University, but I considered The Air Force Academy, Hofstra University and the University of Delaware. During their senior year, potential engineers take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. This is …