For what advice or assistance do fellow engineers turn to you?

Interesting question! I don't know specifically why you want examples, but here are some I have had...

A lot of times the questions are very specific to problems we are facing. What approach will work? Will it make a customer happy? Will the customer be able to handle the complexities of the solution? Will this solution work in the future in other situations? etc. etc.

Other times it is more general. Many times I try to set an example. If you don't like what you do, for instance, find something else to do. If you have a problem, solve it to the best of your ability, and also try to resolve the underlying issue that caused the problem. Be nice to your co-workers, customers, and bosses. And I try to answer when someone asks me "why". :)

If you don't have specific advice, offer to be a sounding board. Often times, a person needs to talk out the problem, even if you don't have anything else to contribute. Someone else to just listen is helpful.

Good luck! And hope your advice helps!

Hyunkyu:

Engineers will often seek out their peers who either have long tenure in the Profession (and therefore broad knowledge) or who are known to possess specialized information due to the type of work they do. Often this takes many years for an engineer to acquire. So if you've only been an Engineer for a few years, people are less likely to seek you out for technical advice. There are several ways to accelerate this process. You could give technical seminars at your workplace or at professional society meetings. You could try to start up or become very active in a Technical Blog Site. Publishing in a professional Journal would also enhance your technical reputation. Finally, if you notice an engineer who is having difficulty at your place of work, offer some positive suggestions or help. Its a place to start.

Good Luck, Pete Sturtevant, PE