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Fair enough. I have an undergraduate in construction management. But I know next to zilch about MEP, fire suppression or servers in general. So that's why I'm worried about being overwhelmed.
I just got a job as a junior project manager for a firm that specializes in data center construction. I don't really know much about the intricacies of these projects, does anyone have any insight and resources I could look at? Thanks.
Thanks for the advice guys, I'll do my best to show my intent on learning the technical skills. Regarding people skills, that is definitely one my strengths. Time management as well, learned a lot on the job from other managers.
This is actually my first time interviewing for an engineering position. I haven't done any internships. Current job is a project and contract management position, I'm trying to switch from the management line to the engineering line. So the no experience part also stresses me out.
Thanks skeletron, this is just what I wanted.
I didn't think they would ask about construction processes [ponder]. I'll have to find my course notes lol
Hey guys,
I landed my first job interview for a junior structural engineering position. I've done the basics and researched the firm and their projects. And I'm not worried about the behavioural questions. It's the technical questions I'm worried about? Any advice on how to prepare for those?
Hey guys, while reviewing my steel text (Limit States Design in Structural Steel published by the CISC) there's only 1 problem per concept. One of the books listed in the FAQs for steel "Steel Structures: Design and Behavior" by Charles G. Salmon looks much better, but it uses the American code...
It makes me feel a little more confident to know some don't do research before their interviews.
Some of the firms don't have a website. What's all that about? I've also noticed some of the websites poorly made and just have a homepage with general information and their address/phone number...
Wow guys, I wish I had found this forum earlier. I've gotten better advice here in two days than I got over the past decade in post-secondary studies.
Thanks for the advice jayrod12. I just printed a list of all the design firms in the region. I'll fix up my CV and start the job search. Is it...
skeletron
I'm interested in taking a course offered this fall, they're offering a course in structural analysis: "Beams on elastic foundations; frame analysis by moment distribution method; analysis of braced frames; shear and flexural deformations of walls and diaphragms; modelling building...
MrHershey
I'm not really sure what I would specifically want to do within structural engineering. Buildings would be fun and bridges as well. Also, I didn't know that was the route structural engineers take in the US. Here as far as I know in Canada working professionals usually go for a M.Eng...
Thanks for answering MrHershey.
My fear regarding the entry level positions was that they wouldn't consider me and I would have to start with a AutoCAD or BIM only position.
That's strange, it seems really common to see structural engineers with LEED certificates. But I'm happy to hear that...
Thanks for answering guys, I really appreciate it.
skeletron
I was looking at professional development courses and I found a course on the National Building Code(45h): "Interpretation and application of the rules during the design and execution of the work and during the study, processing as...
Hey, I am junior civil engineer working for the government. It's my first job in the profession and I am currently six months in. My daily tasks revolve around site inspections, tracking contracts and payments, help prepare invitation to bid documents, estimate quantities and costs. I've been...
