Responses much appreciated. I was introduced to programming at age 7 and have always loved it. I've always used it as a tool to improve efficiencies, never for a dedicated profession. It turns out the 3 guys I interviewed with are all self-taught (as I am) so I should fit in quite well...
I recently accepted a position as an engineering software developer for a large post-frame building manufacturer. Very unique company in the sense that they specialize in long span buildings and have customized software that estimates, engineers, details, and essentially SELLS the buildings...
I've always had confidence in my abilities and I've never applied for a job. Structural engineering just came to me along the way. I appreciate your comments and feel very good about taking the exam. Coincidentally, I'm bringing my grandfather's slide rule with for good luck (he was a civil...
Thanks for the responses. I've bound the relevant AASTHTO and OSHA code and I'll use notes from my prestressed concrete class to take care of PCI. It appears that calculating stresses at various states of the prestressed beam / double tee manufacturing process should be expected. I also think...
I'm taking the PE exam in Pomona on 10/26. I dominated school (MS in 5 years from scratch at age 32 with a 3.8 GPA). I'm probably overconfident. I can't take the Minnesota PE exam until 2020 (I live in MN). Unacceptable, so I'm flying to CA next month.
I just need to pass the PE right now. I'd...
