Project Engineering

The Essential Toolbox for Young Engineers
Erscheinungsjahr 2007
ISBN: 978-0-7506-8279-4
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology

Buch, Englisch, 240 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 490 g

For newly hired young engineers assigned to their first real 'project', there has been little to offer in the way of advice on 'where to begin', 'what to look out for and avoid', and 'how to get the job done right'. This book gives this advice from an author with long experience as senior engineer in government and industry (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Exxon-Mobil).

Beginning with guidance on understanding the typical organizational structure of any type of technical firm or company, author Plummer incorporates numerous hands-on examples and provides help on getting started with a project team, understanding key roles, and avoiding common pitfalls. In addition, he offers unique help on first-time experiences of working in other countries with engineering cultures that can be considerably different from the US.

Zielgruppe

Engineers typically put in charge of complex design projects, including mechanical, industrial, chemical, and civil engineers; New and mid-level managers in manufacturing and process industries responsible for team management on engineering projects; Both senior undergraduate and graduate-level engineers about to enter the workplace, including mechanical, industrial, civil, electrical, and chemical engineers.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Plummer, Frederick

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Technik: Allgemeines
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Mathematik für Ingenieure

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. When Opportunity Knocks2. What Do Project Engineers Do?3. A Crash Course in Management4. How Projects Work5. Learning Project Engineering on the Job: A Case Study6. Skills That Can Get You Ahead7. Things That Can Get You Fired8. International Business Skills9. Advice from the Pros10. Approach the Job with Confidence