Mechanical Engineering

Contact Information:
Name:
Mr. Edward Galbavy

Address:
331 Wild Horse Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Phone:
(843)884-3616 (office)

E-mail address:
galbavyet@efdsouth.navfac.navy.mil

Education Information
Undergraduate Major:
Mechanical Engineering

Degree Received:
BS

Graduation Year:
1982

Activities, student organizations, leadership roles, etc. in which I was involved at UT:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Editor of the Newsletter, "The Entropy"
UT Ski Club
Intramural Sports

Job Information
Employer Name:
Southern Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command

Employer Web Site:
http://www.efdsouth.navfac.navy.mil

Present Job Title:
Housing Management Specialist

Brief description of my job responsibilities, e.g. a typical week in my job:
In my present job, I conduct technical reviews of revitalization projects on Navy Family Housing. In this past fiscal year, we've awarded or are in the process of awarding approximately $61 million in revitalization projects throughout the Southeast and the Midwest. I deal with Architectural/Engineering firms daily.

Suggestions I would give to undergraduate students with regard to courses, internships, and other means of preparation for my career field:
It's been almost 20 years since I graduated, but computer and communication skills as important as the problem solving skills you learn in Engineering.

My career path in getting to this position:
I was recruited by the Charleston Naval Shipyard and I worked there for 5 years before I transfered to Southdiv. I then reviewed Special Projects and took over the Elevator Safety program for 10 years before transferring to this present job.

Other advice for students interested in gaining entry into and pursuing a career in this field:
Take the EIT before graduating.
Pursue your "Professional Engineering" license.
Follow your dream.
Enjoy what your doing.

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