Is there any structural engineering jobs out there that are from the federal government? Or from State/Local governments? I was thinking it would be a good option for me because of job security and possibly a lot of benefits.
I'm not really sure how to pose this question but I'm a finally graduating from university here in Canada and I have a big decision to make, would love to here you guys' experiences in these to sides of the business.
- Private Firms
I've heard working in Private firms or in Structural engineering firms pay more but the Workload and deadlines are harsh and you don't have a good work/life balance. I'm fine with this as I'm new and hungry and I expect that with more experience you become able to set your own deadlines or at least get better.
- Government
I've heard that for Government based job, its secure and you have your set time, as in 40 hour weeks but its less engineering and more bureaucracy. I don't know if I'd enjoy that but it seems like the pay is similar and the job is more secure on this side.
I'd love to here you guys' experiences, from both sides
Hey all, I’m currently going into the final year of my Civil Engineering degree, and I’m working an internship doing Traffic Engineering. I like what I do, but I’ve always liked the ideas of both Structural and Transportation Engineering, something that this career path won’t allow me to pursue. Is there anyone that possibly has experience in both that can offer any insight into what they enjoyed more or how they made a choice between the two? Thanks.
Hey Guys! I am having a really tough time looking for a simple yet useful structural engineering research topic. Hope that you might have some ideas that I can work on! Thank You!!
| have both BS and MS in Civil/Structural Engineering and just concluded my PhD program. | can see how an MS is completely necessary to work as a structural engineer having worked with a Mining and Construction Company for about 20 years. In lower levels you don't learn about finite elements, seismic design, advanced topics on steel/reinforced concrete etc etc. Things that structural engineers do every day. Every single civil structural engineer i've encountered doing design work in consulting firm has a least a MS degree and I've seen a number that have PhDs.
Outside of academia, what are your thoughts on getting a PhD in Civil/Structural Engineering?
I'll graduate in May 2022, but I'm preparing my resume for when I apply this fall (that's why I have August 2021 for some of the anticipated dates).
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Hey everybody, so I’ve been working as a carpenter for about 10 years full time . But I started working summers when I was around 14. I’m 29 now. And last year during COVID I went out on a whim and signed up for a class at the local CC. Did really well, and have been taking classes since.
So I kinda curious to see if anyone else out there took a similar route. And if structural engineering is really worth it? I’ve read a lot of posts that the money isn’t as good as other fields of engineering and the stress is high. So what other career paths within civil would you recommend that can make use of my background/experience. I do enjoy being in the field, I wouldn’t mind some office time either but idk if I could go full time in an office.
I do enjoy carpentry and I’d say I’m good at it. But I do hope to have a family some day and have time to spend with them, working 10-12 hour days 5-6 days a week wouldn’t be ideal for that. And I’d like to avoid being retired with a beat up body lol.
Any insight is greatly appreciated hopefully this is the right place to be asking this
Hi everyone, I’m not sure if this is against the rules and I know this is self promotion of my own YouTube channel BUT my channel is all about helping young structural engineers with design examples and also topics which you probably would never learn at university.
https://youtube.com/c/EverydayDazz
I’ve responded to a few posts here or there as I like to help/offer advice from my own experiences.
I get some video ideas from just reading this subreddit and I think this community seems to be pretty good at helping everyone.
If this is against the rules, feel free to let me know and then take it down. If not, hopefully some of my videos will help people out there.
Hi! I was ranked first for qualified alternate for the Structural Engineering Coop at WSP and was wondering if anyone got the offer or knows the person that received it and if they will accept it. I am currently sitting on other offers and am unsure if its worth dropping them to rank it as number 1.
Hey all, I just finished the aptitude test and am now officially a journeyman. I've learned loads and it's been fun for the most part.
The last couple years I've been working for a master carpenter who's specialized in renovation of old buildings with a focus on traditional and natural materials, so I've built a pretty solid base to work with. I just bought a tiny apartment downtown in the city where I live, and this fall I'll be renovating it with the intent of renting it out at some point and moving on to the next apartment in need of renovation, with an emphasis on using natural materials where possible. That's basically what I want to focus on, creating healthy, natural living spaces for people.
For whatever reason I started to get an itch to go back to school, and I've been thinking of structural engineering. The reason why I'm interested in that subject is because I feel that it would complement the skills I've built through working as a carpenter, and because (where I'm from at least) a bachelor in structural engineering doubles as a certification for master carpenter if you're already a journeyman.
Just wanted to hear your thoughts and experiences on this, anybody gone from carpentry to structural engineering? Do you think it would help me in realizing my goal of continuing to renovate run-down buildings, or would I be wasting my time?
Interested in Ms in civil engineering (structural engineering )
Can anyone please suggest to me some average/good universities? (USA)
GPA 3.52 /4 GRE: 334 (169 Q 165 V) I am a recent graduate and don't have experience (1 internship but not structural related) had done 3 academic projects related to structural engineering.
Also, should I list all my leadership experience?
Link to my resume: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Dx0daG4f5PtOgzCcoBopqcnQyYIrGk8/view?usp=sharing
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Hi All, I am a full time draughtsman (4 years) and I am completing my Civil Engineering Diploma at the end of the year after which I will continue my studies. I work at a small firm with a lot of responsibility (design) placed on me and I have been exposed to a very wide range of fields within structural engineering. My employer believes that in order to be very successful in terms of making money one should specialize in one field. I really enjoy Structural Steel design and detailling. My question is that if that could be a good way to go or might it just be because it is easier than other fields associated with structural engineering and thus might it be saturated?
I read this in 5th grade, which would've been Fall 2009 to Spring 2010. I think the cover was predominantly blue. The only specific events I remember it talking about were the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse and the Hyatt Regency Skywalk collapse.
I'm not sure if it was geared for kids specifically, but my 5th grade teacher had it in her classroom "library" (just a bunch of books in a corner).
I always thought that you guys designed buildings not only from a safety perspective but also from an aesthetic perspective. In which it would require creativity. However I watched a couple of youtube videos “exposing” the job as a very repetitive and stale job, with no creativity and no passion in the office. How true do you find these statements?
Do the ai build any of them cuz i wanna see me fight an attack moon or a system
