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Engineering Consultants
Engineering consultants usually work as part of a consulting company, and come into the field after receiving an engineeringdegree and obtaining several years of experience in the field. They are experts at whatever field of engineering consulting they are involved in. Engineering is a very broad field, and consultants arerequired to have a very clear understanding of everything that a potential client may need.
One area that engineering consultants may work in is mechanical engineering. A consultant would be able todesign and help implement plans for a more efficient heating and cooling system in a large building. Consultants may also be hired to assist in improving indoor air quality, processing exhaust andventilation fumes, and designing commercial kitchens.
Engineering consultants can also work with businesses to create solutions for electrical problems. This may mean designing better lighting for aportion of the building or the parking area. They will also work on regulating energy distribution, and planning for an emergency power generator. An engineering consultant may also design a fire detectionsystem or a security system complete with video surveillance equipment.
The plumbing system of a building is another section that an engineering consultant might be hired to work on. Waste removal,ventilation, hot and cold water distribution, and water heaters are all a part of what an engineer may work on. The sprinkler system, used to control fires, may also be designed by an engineeringconsultant.
An engineering consultant may also be responsible for designing an airport. He or she may also do land assessments, help with landscaping designs, and plan walkways through parks. Consultantsdesign flood plans, making sure that there are sufficient drainage ducts to prevent costly flooding repairs. They assist with zoning decisions and planning development sites for residential,...