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Ms. Nancy Simpson, P.E., M.ASCE

Muscatine Power & Water

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Ms. Nancy Simpson, P.E., M.ASCE


Muscatine Power & Water

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Posted By Nancy Simpson 09-15-2022 03:53 PM
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Samantha, While I was in college I did the majority of my studying on my own. I found it to be best for me to try to work through a problems on my own and then go to the professor or peers when I struggled to work them out. But, I think in the end what helped me to retain and best grasp information ...
Posted By Nancy Simpson 08-12-2022 11:19 AM
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My project tracking also started out as being for applying for my PE, but I have kept is going since. I work for a town-wide utility, so I don't really have reason to put mine in Google Earth, but I have kept mine simply in an excel file. This is also where I track my daily work. I have one sheet that ...
Posted By Nancy Simpson 06-22-2022 11:58 AM
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This topic peaked my interest because just the other day at work one of my coworkers commented that the "Network Engineers" for the communications department (TV, internet, and phone) are not part of the engineering department. They are the only "engineers" for our utility that aren't. Engineer may be ...
Posted By Nancy Simpson 03-21-2022 12:03 PM
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Attached is my resume. I have a couple particular questions regarding how to structure my resume. My role really has not changed since I started working for Muscatine Power & Water, only my job title and a gradual progression in responsibility in my work. Should I be breaking out the description of work ...
Posted By Nancy Simpson 03-21-2022 12:02 PM
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Posted By Nancy Simpson 03-08-2022 09:46 AM
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For me the biggest adjustment was the constancy of work. Throughout college I pushed myself hard in my classes and organizations I was part of, nearly to the point of burn out, but then I would have winter and summer breaks to recoup and reenergize myself for the next semester. About 9 months into my ...
Posted By Nancy Simpson 01-26-2022 09:49 AM
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Heidi, I love what you said about your tutoring refilling your tank when your engineering work is wearing you out! I've taken a break from the after school program that I helped out with due to COVID and then to study for my PE, and I am so excited to go back to it next month because of how much it energizes ...
Posted By Nancy Simpson 01-25-2022 02:59 PM
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I have done a fair amount of tutoring over the years, and I have always found it to be very satisfying! In high school I helped some of my friends in their math classes and I tutored a couple of elementary school kids (mainly just helping them to get through their homework each night to give the parent's ...
Posted By Nancy Simpson 04-06-2021 02:56 PM
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To parallel another recent post about the PE exam, I would like to start a separate discussion about the Environmental exam. I am planning to take the Environmental Engineering PE test next year. Since this test is now online it is no longer an open book test, so you cannot bring any reference materials ...
Posted By Nancy Simpson 01-22-2021 09:14 AM
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I can agree with Mitchell and Susan. Don't be afraid to say "I don't know. I'll have to get back to you on that." I think that too often we feel like we need to always have the right answer on the top of our heads. From what I have experienced (in my little experience so far), you can gain more respect ...
Posted By Nancy Simpson 10-20-2020 09:33 AM
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I love all of your art work. Over the last few years I have gotten into acrylic painting and knitting. My most frequent projects are knitting animal hats for my friend's new babies! ------------------------------ Nancy Streu EIT, A.M.ASCE Civil Engineer Muscatine Power & Water ...
Posted By Nancy Simpson 09-02-2020 09:43 AM
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You could use it for a volunteer opportunity. Every town is different regarding what volunteer opportunities are available right now, but I know in my area Habitat for Humanity is back to building houses and always in need of volunteers. ------------------------------ Nancy Streu EIT, A.M.ASCE Civil ...
Posted By Nancy Simpson 10-10-2019 09:51 AM
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I agree that it can be difficult to maintain routine every morning. Here is my typical routine: 5:55 am - Wake up ​6:00-6:15 am - pray morning prayer 6:15-6:30 am - do push ups, sit ups, and some stretching 6:30-7 am - eat breakfast and make lunch and read a little of the newspaper/crossword 7-7:15 ...
Posted By Nancy Simpson 03-11-2019 02:19 PM
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Hi Jamie, It is great to hear that you want to get back in to civil engineering. Don't be afraid! I took two years off of engineering after college to work as a missionary and had no intern experience in the field I wanted to enter. When you are putting together your resume and preparing for interview, ...