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Ilene Lish Civil Engineer

Ilene Lish Civil Engineer. What is a civil engineer?. One of the oldest types of engineering Works on public works projects Projects help community. College Background. Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from George Washington University

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Ilene Lish Civil Engineer

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  1. Ilene Lish Civil Engineer

  2. What is a civil engineer? • One of the oldest types of engineering • Works on public works projects • Projects help community

  3. College Background • Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from George Washington University • Master of Science in civil engineering with specialty in environmental engineering from the University of Maryland College Park

  4. Steps to Become an engineer • Must be good in math and science • Worked at engineering consulting firm-CDM (Camp Dresser Mckee) • Worked in coop at GW • Worked for US army corps of engineers • Now works for city of Rockville in dept. of public work

  5. Why civil engineering • Originally wanted to be biomed engineer • No strong biomed programs at the time • Noticed civil engineers can do things with environment such as water treatment

  6. Past Projects • Design of 12 inch water main • Sewer projects • Cleaning up hazardous materials waste site • Uses GIS CAD for computer design

  7. Solution Problem or

  8. Outside Work • Has two kids in middle school • Has been able to arrange schedule so she is home for kids • Very happy with her job

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