What's A Consulting Engineer?

For example, a consulting engineer provides experience and leadership in the development of public and private infrastructure. Civil, structural, environmental, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical and chemical engineering are just few of the fields in which consulting engineers work.

Consulting engineers are engaged in the design of nearly every building or restoration project in the United States, from bridges and jails to water purification facilities and energy-efficient generating and distribution systems.. It's their job to come up with fresh ideas for hospitals' HVAC and electrical systems, as well as tunneling through mountains without upsetting the local fauna. Environmental and ecological issues are also addressed.

Working with a team of experts from several disciplines, consulting engineers are catalysts in the problem-solving process. In addition, they advise state, municipal, and federal governments, as well as commercial enterprises and industries, as subject matter experts. From the initial survey and analysis through the final design and construction, consulting engineers assist these public and private customers.