I want to enroll into Structural Engineer, so could I ask you about what specific qualificaions, subjects, different exam needed and also what kind of project as civil engineer while I am studying in university. Thank you very much.
@@minhtrannhat3073 Hey thanks for being there during the Premiere. Structural Engineers are like most other civil engineers until later in their career. They would get their bachelors in civil, and focus on structural engineering for their internships and technical electives. You should take the FE your senior year or just after you graduate. Most will go to work right away, and get 4 years of experience. Take the PE exam, and become a professional engineer. Then after that, in order to become a legitimate structural engineer, you have to take the Structural Engineering exam, which is a series of 2 exams all about structural engineering and it is not easy. Many structural engineers will go to graduate school, but you do not have to. Here is a video I did with an awesome structural engineer named Mat Picardal, “Is Structural Engineering a Good Career?” ruclips.net/video/LS0fdWnjPWY/видео.html . You might as well learn about this one if you want too, Construction Engineering sits nearby civil engineering, so make sure you watch this too, “Is Construction Engineering A Good Major | Construction Engineering vs Civil Engineering” ruclips.net/video/HHiBTH4ufYU/видео.html Does this help and make sense? Let me know what follow up questions I can help you with okay, cheers thank youuuu
@@JakeVoorhees wow that's a load ò information, but I will take it, I am very appreciated for your advice. Hope you produce more in such incredible of your video
My wife is an Environmental engineer, but her undergrad degree is Chemical Engineering. So there are other paths into the field. She works for a soecialty chemical manufacturer, supervising all of their air and water emissions, designing and updating new filtration systems, deciding how to safely dispose of the nasty stuff they collect, and remediating the inevitable spills. She occasionally gets called at 3 AM when someone does something horribly wrong and they urgently need to do something about, say, a massive cloud of nitric acid they dumped into the air next to a residential area. Aside from the technical requirements for the job, the most important skill is iron-willed stubbornness. Because the Environmental Engineer working in such companies is there to tell the COO that they need to spend $$$ on something that does not increase production efficiency or profit. “This will result in millions of dollars in lawsuits and fines if you don’t do something about it” is her mantra. …and our daughter is following in her footsteps going into her sophomore year as an Environmental Engineering student (Civil department, with a minor in Chemistry). Know any internships in the Northeast?
This is also a video of explaining what the different roles are in civil engineering, and so far the best explanations of what the different roles are. Thank you so much
I wanna be an environmental engineer saving the environment, doing vertical farming, preserving water and the air, and field work. However everything seems to be about consulting and compliance. Shpuld I become a civil engineer for more job opportunities, and work in the utilities sector doing environmental work? Thanks!
Wow this is so cool! There is a lot of PSU love in the comments, you guys rock :) Which stream of civil engineering are you doing? Let me know what I can help you with okay? I respond to all comments, cheers!
I got into University at Buffalo and Penn state both for civil eng. But I live in new york so I’d have to pay twice the price for penn state. Do you think its worth it? Pls don’t be biased from your sponser 😅
Nice congrats! Thanks for the comment. No I always suggest for people to go in state an better yet, I think a 2+2 model is great as well to save even more $$$. This is where you would do community college and live at home for 2 years and then transfer. But you won't get the same college experience. But yeah go in state orrrrrr, what you can also do and students make this happen a lot. Reach out and get in touch. PSU if they know about this, could match the financial aid situation and give you the same tuition price as what your offer is at Buffalo. Might as well try :) Does that help and make sense? Let me know what follow up questions you have okay ! Cheers!
hi sir, i am finding difficulty in choosing my specialisation in structural engineer or transportation engineer, actually i dont know the transportation engineer job availability, where do we find jobs in transportation field, please help taking the decision.
I have worked in almost all of these areas and really consider myself as a general civil engineer. I started out in land development. Having general knowledge of all the various disciplines is such a huge advantage. It allows you to see the bigger picture and bring the right disciplines together to get the job done. So many problems are solved by just having someone who can help the different disciples communicate well with each other.
Thanks for the comment. Architectural engineering is a hybrid engineering engineering that combines structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering with also keeping in mind aesthetics and integration to neighboring buildings and areas. Architecture itself mostly focuses on the building elements, design, and how that particular building operates itself as a whole. Rather than the specific systems like what architectural engineering includes such as lighting, electrical systems, heating and cooling systems, structural integrity in terms of the engineering, and construction engineering. Architectural engineering is the future :) especially with the advancement of BIM. I have this video on architectural engineering, “What Do Architectural Engineers Do” ruclips.net/video/6pa6on-5Fyg/видео.html And this is an old video on architecture vs engineering but it’s silly and old. Did 300,000 views though :) “Engineering VS Architecture” ruclips.net/video/Chb2qOnCfDE/видео.html Let me know what follow up questions I can help you with okay? Cheers love you
Thank you this is very informative. I'm a Licensed Civil Engineer based in the Philippines. Please continue making videos about Civil Engineering. Thanks!
Yeah? I'd love to hear more, I'm glad to hear it went well. Did you send a thank you email? Mailing a handwritten thank you can be really impactful too. Also, how did they leave it? When did they tell you to follow up / what did they say? I think what you do now via follow up can help change the dynamic too, thanksssss
As a geophysicist, I have never heard it mentioned as a subset of civil or geotechnical engineering. Almost no geotechnical engineers have ever taken a single class in geophysics.
Good list, but it seems like there's too much emphasis on salary. Civil (general) made the bottom of the list but those government workers won't have to put in an hour over 40 without overtime, which isn't the case with really any of the others in this list. Additionally if you don't really care for the particulars of your job as a construction or environmental engineer or whatever, really any job in the field is going to be about the same. General engineers can usually have their job experience carry over in the form of their govt rank while going into a completely different sector or engineering process. There's something to be said for that flexibility when a lot of the viewers are watching because they don't know what they want yet. Also shout-out to the naval architecture subnote in structural - didn't think we'd make the list.
Naval architect love! Thanks for all these insights. Civil is a weird one to rank because there are two that are 20% higher than the rest and only envir and transp are anything higher than just $100k, so utilities and construction sort of have to be S-Tier, transportation is there out of flashiness and tech, and then honestly its hard to get excited about regular engineering, standard civil even though sure a lot of people end up there, and i didnt want to give geo tech B but something had to be B. Thats a little of what is fun about the tier situations - they are subjective :) I bet I'll do this again and it will be different. Anything I can help you with right now? Cheers thanks
Stuck between water or structural engineering I don't know what is best for stable career during this pandemic need help btw I'm in a place where people mostly do crops so I think water resources is the best but I also consider structural tho I don't think this it is good in where I live in.... Need help thanks
Nice!! Thanks for the comments it’s funny because architectural engineering is a fusion of electrical, civil, and mechanical engineering. Have you see my electrical engineering job tier list video? It could be helpful for you, “Electrical Engineering Job Tier List” ruclips.net/video/6r3hG_zA8d8/видео.html Let me know what questions you may have and what I can help you with okay? Thanks!!
Tio of the day: If you want to work for Elon Musk do transportation engineering. At some point the boring company and Tesla will merge. I predict the next monopoly.
That would be super cool :) thanks for that comment. Are you doing civil engineering? Let me know if there are any questions I can help you with okay cheeeerrrss
Nice nice yeah that is a good consideration especially for the leadership and management side of things. Anything I can help you with right now? Are you considering getting started with your career and then finding an employer who will fund your MBA? This is a popular choice. Thanks!
@@JakeVoorhees I got an interview for an internship next week, any tips and tricks. And when it comes to grad school, it would be ideal if my employees contribute to my higher level education. Tips on where to look for such employers. Love your content man, keep it up!
Yeah hey firstly, congratssss. Here are some videos for you, the first one has 78,000 views so it must be okay :) “Hard Job Interview Questions and Answers for Engineers” ruclips.net/video/HbmY9mH5ktM/видео.html “Job Interview Tips” ruclips.net/video/FSXT84vnQVs/видео.html Make sure you study up on the company blog/social/website so you can bring like 2-3 good questions to the table. Treat it like you are interviewing them too. Don't be nervous. As for employers paying for grad school, I think its most likely at mid size to larger companies. But I think it depends mostly on the culture in general. Good companies contribute, but worry about that later. Get this gig and you can figure that stuff out another time. Also, you can become a research assistant or teaching assistant and get funding like I did. Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? Cheers thank you !
Oooooo good suggestion thank you. I’m doing best companies for software engineers as well, and I guess computer too now so I will add it to the list!! Have you seen my computer engineering video? “What Do Computer Engineers Do” ruclips.net/video/hiL-cTbz188/видео.html ? And since computer engineering is a subset of Electrical Engineering, this video is good for you too, “What Do Electrical Engineers Do” ruclips.net/video/zRawKI6Qsm0/видео.html And a lot of computer or EEs want to work in mechatronics eventually, “What Do Mechatronics Engineers Do” ruclips.net/video/4YjLZcQRLds/видео.html And here is a video on the high paying EE jobs, “Jobs for Electrical Engineers over $100,000” ruclips.net/video/Vi4hkCeNWs0/видео.html Thanks so much and let me know what i can help you with next okay? Cheers I respond to every comment, thanks
Hey thanks for the comment and compliment. Appreciate that. I actually don’t have a video specifically about this but I will eventually. So here is what I can answer about this now. Civil engineers for the most part, regardless of their discipline, become a PE. This is because almost all of us end up in some sort of design or design oversight role where there are plans and a physical design is being constructed. This is where the PE is so vital, particularly for infrastructure engineering. The PE allows an engineer to stamp their professional insignia of approval on a particular set of plans for a design. This stamp validates that they have done their due diligence that that design will be safe and not fail. Does it mean it’s perfect and they can prevent failure? No. But they have done their due diligence to the best of their professional ability. In civil engineering, most infrastructure failures have the ability to result in serious injury or loss of life, or the potential to cause major damage to the environment. Because of this, civil engineers are more likely to require a PE rather than any other types of engineers. Hold these two assumptions when forecasting of a profession needs a PE. Is there physical designs? And can they cause damage to humans or animals or the environment? For example, mechanical engineers who design parts often get a PE. HVAC engineers as well. There is also a thermal and fluid systems PE for MEs. As for Electrical engineers, it’s mostly power engineers who need it. There is one for EE Controls, and one that includes communications, but few people take it each year. About 100 engineers per year take the petroleum one. But each year there are over 10,000 civil / environmental engineers who take the exam. More than all the other types combined. Does that help and make sense? Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? Thanks!!
@@JakeVoorhees Thank you for the reply I have a much better understanding now. I passed the FE exam and work for a Structural Engineering firm where there are only 3 PE’s but a bunch of designers. In school they don’t tell us about the next steps or why we should take the P.E exam. So until you commented I just thought P.E’s could sign and seal drawings and that was it. You answered my question perfectly, I have friends who are Hvac engineers and they are not even considering taking the PE exam because they don’t have to in order to advance in their career but as a Structural Engineer I have to
Great! Yeah you definitely have to. Bruh if you want even more cool info, look into what Canada has their PEngs do in order to be a professional engineer. Actually, I typed it up already so here, I love what the Canadians have done with their version, the PEng. The Quebec Bridge collapsed in the early 1900s, twice actually, killing a total of 88 people. The cause of this was poor design, and engineers were responsible. So now when engineers graduate from university, they have an Iron Ring ceremony. Each engineer is given a special ring to commemorate the people who were killed, and commit to an obligation. An obligation where they will wear that Iron Ring on their writing hand, and it will touch all of their work. And in wearing that ring, they are committing that they will do everything in their power to ensure their work is up to standards and of such quality that they are striving to avoid what happened to the Quebec Bridge. They are committing to keep people safe via their designs. That is really what the PE is about. Not to make each and every engineer personally accountable and that you may be sued or fired. Sure that can occur in extreme circumstances, but mostly it's a reminder that our work matters. That we need to take it seriously and we need to keep people alive and safe. And each time an engineer uses their Professional Engineering stamp, they are committing to that by in some way, putting their professional license on the line. I worked for a company that always had three engineers approve everything. You had the lead who did the work, and then I think two back checkers. I really liked that. So if there was a mistake, its not on just one person. The full team is accountable. Does that help and make sense? Let me know what follow up questions you have about anything okay? Cheers thanks so much!
Construction engineering is S-tier salary and S-tier coolness in what you see day-to-day especially on mega projects, but it is F-tier in work life balance.
Oh is that so. Why do you think that is? I'm an ongoing 4th yr CE student and i'm currently not sure what specialization to take between construction and transportation
@@vincecerna14 Construction engineers tend to work for construction companies (aka the contractor). Construction tends to operate on very tight deadlines, long hours, and can involve a lot of traveling and site visits. Not to mention problems that constantly arise in the field. Typically, working for the contractor tends to be stressful regardless of whether you are a construction engineer, transportation engineer, civil engineer, or structural engineer. If you're not working for a construction company, you still maybe working for a contractor if you are on a Design-Build (DB) type project. Many projects are trending towards DB delivery because it tends to be more cost-effective, more "innovation", and faster (more compressed schedule). Don't let any of that deter you though. Every profession has its pros and cons. Civil engineers are in very high demand right now as there is a shortage in talent. It's also pretty fulfilling to work on public projects that you know improves everyone's lives. Things get easier as you gain more experience.
This is the truth about this industry that no one really tries to emphasize. The dust (will damage your lungs), heat (good luck trying to not get heat stroke in a heat wave or summer), changing location (transport cost to go to work), construction accidents (rebar falling close to your head), accountability for problems out of your control (workers falling from height and then engineers gets the blame for not having enough safety measures), etc. No one wants to mention these issues for some reason.
Jake, thanks again for making such an amazing video! Feel free to check out our channel to learn more about Penn State's Architectural Engineering Department from our very own students, faculty, and alumni.
Thank you so much! What a fun project with you guys. I really enjoyed all of it and hope to hear we get some good results from the collaboration, thank youuuuu
Hey..I'm from india and I am pursuing undergraduate final year in civil engineering I'm confused which major's should i take in my master's program. I hope you could help me.
The academic backgrounds and career roles can differ between construction management and construction engineering. Construction managers increasingly have a bachelor’s degree commonly in construction science, construction management, architecture, or civil engineering, along with construction engineering. Some companies will substitute construction experience for a degree. Essentially, construction management is a very broad area where many different academic and experiential backgrounds can be suitable. . All potential construction managers usually take courses in project control and management, construction methods and materials, cost estimation and other additional courses important to construction management. This way they have an understanding of the site plans that the civil engineer or architect sends over along with the necessary project management knowledge to act as site engineers. . Construction engineering is differentiated from Construction management from the standpoint of the use of mathematics, science and engineering to analyze problems and design a construction process. A good familiarity with reading blueprints is necessary because Construction engineers build many of the things that people use everyday. Construction engineering involves many aspects of construction including: commercial, residential, bridges, airports, tunnels, and dams. It is an extremely large industry that provides jobs to many and continues to grow. . Does that help and make sense? I have this video on Construction Engineering too, “Is Construction Engineering A Good Major | Construction Engineering vs Civil Engineering” ruclips.net/video/HHiBTH4ufYU/видео.html Civil Engineers can also be construction managers. . Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? Cheers thanks!
Yeah hey thanks for the comment. I'm going to end up doing this tier list for basically all types of engineering, esp the big ones and IE is 4th with 295,000 engineers working as IEs with a 10% growth rate :) Have you seen my IE video? “What is Industrial Engineering?” ruclips.net/video/XiEC6o_xlaw/видео.html . I also ranked IE pretty well here, “Best Engineering Majors | Engineering Degree Tier List” ruclips.net/video/nfayHVJlKgQ/видео.html Does this help and make sense? Let me know how I can support you from here - ask any follow up questions okay? I respond to 100% of comments, cheers!
If I enjoy my job, framing residential houses, and choose to continue in this type of industry would structural, architectural, or construction engineering be suit for me
Hey thanks for the comment. Depends on what you want to do. Which part of your job is your favorite? If it is working with the plans and the blueprints and the idea of designing things, particularly when it comes to the analysis of the design - the forces and strength of materials, and the ability to get those costs down and iterate and make better designs, this is structural engineering. If you are into brining a vision together that may never have been done before. If you are into the integration of a design, a structure, a building or facility, into the neighboring and adjacent faculties. You want them to flow cohesively. To be beautiful. And for everything to feel like its a wonderfully crafted project. You like the balance of vision and design and calculations with aesthetics and integration with surroundings - this is architecture. It is a little less math and theory intensive, and requires more vision and creativity. Construction engineering is essentially closer to civil engineering - and structural engineering is a branch of either civil engineering or architectural engineering. Construction engineering works with the actual engineering behind the construction engineering requirements themselves. This has to do less with the actual structure, and may have to do with with the engineering behind the construction process itself. They will work with a more broad array of things within that construction process, whereas structural engineers would not deal with the cut and the fill of the site, they may not do the construction management or project management, may not interface with construction contractors, may not deal with lighting of the building, utilities, etc. Construction engineers may deal with any of that. Architectural engineers can be construction engineers, but they do not have to. Architectural engineers are essentially building engineers and can focus on either structural, mechanical (HVAC and physical systems within a building), lighting/electrical, or construction. Does this help and make sense? I have these videos to help you, “Is Structural Engineering a Good Career?” ruclips.net/video/LS0fdWnjPWY/видео.html Construction Engineering vs Civil Engineering” ruclips.net/video/HHiBTH4ufYU/видео.html “What Do Architectural Engineers Do” ruclips.net/video/6pa6on-5Fyg/видео.html “Engineering VS Architecture” ruclips.net/video/Chb2qOnCfDE/видео.html Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? I respond to everything, cheers!
Hi my self pavan iam from india working as checker in steel detailing moldtek technologies from last 6 years.iam planing to do master in construction management.. Can I know that is easy to get job after my ms..
Currently studying Bach engineering 1st year (common year) and hopefully will start civil major next year. I want to work in the field of transport engineering but not really keen on a masters degree. Is it possible to still work in transport with only a civil degree. I’m also given the opportunity to work 1 year full time in my 3rd year so I hope to get experience in transport through my work placement.
Hey thanks for the comment. Yeah you can work in civil transportation engineering without a masters. Most of us do. Wow yeah we have programs in the USA called "co-op" where you would work for a full year, usually for two different co-ops and two different companies, and complete your degree in 5 years where you exit with that full year of experience. Is that what you are doing or are you non-USA? Either way, great call. What questions can I help you with? Thank you!
@@JakeVoorhees big fan from Australia! Your videos are really helpful and I never miss them. There’s a stigma that only civil engineers find employment here. I’ve spoken to a few mech and electrical engineers who tell me about their struggles to find employment mainly due to lack of experience in the industry, it is pretty competitive here as well. Honestly Mechancal looks fun and offers opportunity in lots of areas which kinda makes me think of majoring in mechanical instead of civil 😂😂. Future of transport looks enjoyable especially with all the tech involved you explained in the video. My course offers only 2 elective subjects and I’m not sure what will benefit me most for transport, they don’t offer anything transport related for those 2 specific electives for some reason What sort of online personal learning should I be looking at just to get more experience in transport? Do I need to learn programming or computer softwares other than CAD? Thanks heaps Jake!
Nice! Thanks for letting me know you're an Aussie. I lived in Vancouver for 4 years and you guys were everywhere. It never hurts to know some Python, as I have worked with civil engineers who can do a little coding and a little data work - and it goes a long way. Otherwise I think the best use of your time is to network with engineers already working in those fields and try to build relationships with them. Keep in touch, and eventually ask for informational interviews. Here are some videos to help you with all that, “Student Life Tips - Networking with Professors” ruclips.net/video/_kSVvph6d_w/видео.html “How to Network with People” ruclips.net/video/Q-LIdhArFuM/видео.html “Informational Interview Tips“ ruclips.net/video/nxUtpzPHKjc/видео.html Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? Cheers thanks
Hey thanks for the comment. These Job Tier videos are usually baked by an industry report that shows the top X paying jobs and then I rank them using other factors. There are so few Ports / Harbors Engineering and Coastal Engineers, that it doesn't make most industry lists. I am sure you are from the East Coast of Canada from the "Harbours" (I lived and worked in Vancouver, BC for 4 years and I
I'm interested in structural engineering, but hesitant because of all the downsides I've heard about it, such as poor work-life balance, intense deadlines, and the pressure...
Well, if you are going to do any type of meaningful work as an engineer you are going to be faced with deadlines and pressure. For example, I've been in positions where we had to perform critical lifts installing equipment and I had to size the welds for the temporary lifting lugs. If the weld failed it would almost certainly have killed some workers, due to the extremely restricted work space we had to deal with. It was very stressful and there were dozens of people waiting on me to work out the numbers in order to proceed. That's the job, and the respect you gain for yourself and others cannot be bought. Building a bridge is not for the faint of heart. But when its done, it will stand far longer than you.
Ooooooo love that!! Thanks so much. Which type of civil engineering are you trying to do? Let me know what I can help you with okay, cheers thank youuuuuu
@@JakeVoorhees I still have not decided yet to be honest, I need to do some more internships and see what I like !, also im not sure if you have already done because im semi new to the channel this but it would be cool to see a video on what things we actually carry on from uni to the real world specific for each sub discipline of civil, I know my autocad skills will definetly be put to use for all sub disciplines
Yup the AutoCAD skills will be put to use. Actually we're doing an upcoming video of "Mechanical Engineering Skills" and probably will do a series like "Civil Engineering Skills...", "Electrical Engineering Skills, etc" so hang tight for that. What else can I help you with right now? Cheers thank you !
Utility Engineer here: Thanks for highlighting Utility Engineers! We badly need good young engineers working in rural America. Learn modelling software, understand hydraulics/3 phase power, and don't be afraid to get your hands dirty. A good job awaits!
@@JakeVoorhees I've been meeting to start a blog on this anyway, but if you could, nothing would be better than impressing these young minds on the importance of being familiar with the Modflow/EPANet/Powerworld free ware (Traffic Flow (?), don't know, never used it). Just a basic overview of what they do and why they are important. Our Universities, even the Ivory Towers out there, do not always do a great job of teaching the PRACTICAL applications of modelling software. I.e., I hate talking to young engineers about basic hydraulic or electrical modelling concepts and seeing the terrified stare of a Finish squirrel that ran out of nuts in November looking back at me.
Hello, what does Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Systems fall under? It's interdisciplinary and I feel like it's a combination of a lot of stuff together.
I personally want to get into ITS as well and am specializing in Transportation. I don't know if my school goes that in depth into it, what do you suggest I do if I want to get into that field? What should I be trying to learn? Thanks!
Hey thanks for the comment. Ya you can’t really get into ITS a whole lot until you launch your transportation / traffic engineering career or you go to graduate school. So just make sure you take transportation and traffic engineering related technical electives and try to get internships and network in that direction too :) does that help and make sense? Thanks so much let me know what follow up questions you have okay? Cheers !!
Yeah actually. Thanks for the comment. Next video is going to be software engineering company tier list to try that out and then I’m definitely doing job tier list for CS and software ya :) what can I help you with before those come out? Thanks !!
I aspire to be an environmental engineer in future. So for this should I do bachelor's in civil engineering then master's in environmental engineering or I should do bachelor's and master's both in environmental engineering. Ps. I really Don't like the construction or structural part in civil engineering. Although I like water resource and hydraulic part. I'm in dilemma please reply it would mean a lot.
Very good video, but are these values based on individuals having their PE in their respected fields? I say this because it’s not realistic to expect this kind of a salary coming out of college. Also the biggest jump in salary you can expect is when you actually obtain your PE. Which not everyone does end up becoming licensed. This is one draw back of civil engineering compared to the other engineering disciplines. We are one of the only fields that NEED licensure. Also you didn’t touch on geospatial engineering which is also a sub discipline of civil. This is one of the hottest markets to be in. The average age of a licensed Surveyor is in the 60’s. Not to mention you can practically charge whatever price you want because there’s not a lot of competition.
Work for yourself as a consultant. Work with architectural companies providing their site engineering and structural engineering. Assist city/county engineering. Bid on city/county engineering projects. Provide contractors that have civil issues on their projects. The possibilities are endless. Work a few years with a good consultant that has a variety of projects. Don't do the same thing for 5 years. Get a cross-section of broad design and field issues. You must have an engineering license to practice on your own.
I major in traffic engineering and I’m preparing for the application of my master programs. If I’m lucky, I may have the opportunity to study in UCB. But I’m also told that computer science is the most promising filed and can earn a lot after graduation. So I’m thinking about whether I should jump into computer science or not. Could anybody please give me some advice?
Nice! Thanks for the comment. Environmental Engineering is a great field and I’m a huge fan :) Have you seen my environmental engineering videos? “What Do Environmental Engineers Do?“ ruclips.net/video/g_yvAYj48rc/видео.html “What is Water Resources Engineering?” ruclips.net/video/gSRJB5MNAnM/видео.html Let me know what I can help you with next okay? Thanks so much !!
As a civil engineer who knows people in each subdiscipline, I really dont see the point in ranking them or saying one is better than the other. Its all a personal preference right? I know geotech and "general" civil engineers who love their jobs 🤷♂️ Great video tho 😊
Site/Civil Engineering in northern/central new jersey now is nothing but designing sites for apartments, townhouses, and warehouses. It gets boring after a while.
thank you for the comment!! appreciate you! What type of engineer are you? Let me know what questins I can help you with okay? I respond to everything, cheers!
Hey thanks for the comment. I went to University or Delaware, same alma mater as President Joe Biden. Best for civil engineering depends on what you want to focus on for civil. So let me know which sector you care about and I’ll rank stuff :) thanks !!
CalTech is good, Berkeley, Georgia Tech, Carnegie Mellon, Illinois, Michigan - al these are good EE schools. As for CS, most of the same schools plus add Washington, Cornell, Princeton, UT-Austin, etc. Let me know what else I can help with okay? Cheers love you
Hey! I m studying in civil engg but i have interest in IT sector job related programming and web developer... So is it possible to get a job in IT sector for a civil engg with degree?
My local university offers both Architectural Engineering and Civil Engineering. Would it be best to major in civil engineering even if I’m interested in architectural engineering?
hey jake....how does project managers fit in engineering, they seem to be every where there is some kind of engineering going on, it makes me wonder if some of them are in fact engineers??!!!
I wanna be a construction engineer, I’m thinking of majoring in civil engineering and minor in construction management. Does that sound like a somewhat good track?
It’s not really necessary to minor in construction management the courses are so close you can just take classes that align with your interest, but that said there’s nothing wrong with doing that
Well, I am doing a PhD in architectural engineering in Penn State University. A lot of people asks me what is AE? What are the differences and what do people expect from the industry? I think this video sums up everything very well. I will share this video next time. Great job 😃
Great! Congrats on that. Wow thank you so much for that! I am happy to make this video for you then! What is your career plan after PhD? Research? Professor? Industry? Cheers and thanks again!
Great! Well its good you need a PhD to be at the top of either one of those fields, so good luck!! Let me know if I can help you with anything okay? Cheers!
Loved the video Jake! Thank you so much, I wanna be a transportation engineer just like you, my dream is to work in the design and construction of airports and other airport sectors such as runways, terminals. Do you think is a good field?
Heyyy thanks for the comment. That's great about transportation engineering. Yeah I think that is a pretty good field. I took Facilities Design Engineering as a technical elective as a senior during my civil curriculum, and it was awesome. I would say do everything you can to start to meet engineers who already work for companies that design airports, but this career goal is decently niche. That way you can intern at some companies that do this work, and that will be your best path to starting your career there. I have these video on networking, “Student Life Tips - Networking with Professors” ruclips.net/video/_kSVvph6d_w/видео.html “How to Network with People” ruclips.net/video/Q-LIdhArFuM/видео.html And what you should be doing is once you have contacts in the industry, try to setup informational interviews. Learn more about those here, “Informational Interview Tips“ ruclips.net/video/nxUtpzPHKjc/видео.html Does that help and make sense? Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? Cheers thank you!
@@JakeVoorhees Thank you so much for so great advices, you can't imagine how helpful this is to me, i'll start watching the linked videos, and doing everything I can from now on to get in that industry ,you inspire me! Thanks man, waiting for your next video!
You are welcome Great! Thanks for waiting for the next video. I'm doing one each Monday at 11AM ET and probably will add a second one soon. Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? Cheers thank you !
Essentially, the more you are responsible for the well-being and safety of others the more you are paid. Wish you would have included hours. For example utilities go out at inconvenient times, sometimes taking several days to resolve problems. These are typically catestrophic events and bandaids to resolving problems temporarily have to be addressed to more permanent solutions even after services are restored.
@@JakeVoorhees I am studying civil engineering in South Texas! 😁 I have about a year left. I just need help networking and getting an internship and I would like to work as a construction engineer. Thanks for the reply Jake 😁👍 thinking about applying for just an entry level non engineering position with a construction company to get my foot in the door. You think that would be a good idea?
Nice! Congrats. Okay here are my networking tips, “Student Life Tips - Networking with Professors” ruclips.net/video/_kSVvph6d_w/видео.html “How to Network with People” ruclips.net/video/Q-LIdhArFuM/видео.html “Informational Interview Tips“ ruclips.net/video/nxUtpzPHKjc/видео.html Here is the networking playbook. 1. Have a plan. You should review and know exactly which companies will be at a job fair or event. Pick 10 companies or fewer and take 1 hour, open a google drive, and research their Linkedin and blogs and social media. Know what they are up to right now. Have things to chat about and things to relate to. 2. Resume customize. After you do this, you may even be able to cater your resume specifically to certain companies. Now you can make different versions of your resume and depending on which of the companies you speak with, you can get a resume that is better suitable to that company. 3. Ask about how those projects are going. Have something interesting to talk about. This shows you are following the company. Ask about their engineering role and career. Companies send young engineers to run the booths at job fairs. 4. Notes. Have a notebook and write down how each conversation went afterwards. Write down their name, and make sure to get their card. Journal the conversation so you can be more relatable later. They will remember you specifically if you mention exactly what you talked about. Keep in touch. Get their card and email them that evening or the next day. 5. Ask for informational interviews. I made a video about that here, “Informational Interview Tips“ ruclips.net/video/nxUtpzPHKjc/видео.html 6. Keep in touch, and soon after that, you can ask for actual opportunities. Does this make sense? Confidence and experience cannot be taught or absorbed from content in any way. They must be learned and conducted over and over by the individual. So don't worry. Most engineers are introverts, and they just need practice. Don't worry. Just get out there and try to make things happen. Over time you'll get better and things WILL happen. Cheers let me know what sort of follow up questions you have okay? Cheers and thank you!
I want to pursue a career in construction engineering, but I am worried that it is a less technical area than all the other disciplines and too dependent on the economy. For example, as a structural or geotech engineer, you would gain direct experience, knowledge, and expertise over the years, but in construction all you really gain is experience and there isn't much knowledge or expertise to be had, as most of your day is spent dealing with people. Jake what are your thoughts on this?
Hey Peter, thanks for the comment. Construction is actually recession proof as the govt usually boosts infrastructure spending during downtimes because it creates so many jobs, its all funded by the govt anyways so even if people arent spending $$ the govt can, and we need to produce the work regardless. So infrastructure and construction moneys gets spent in bad times and good times. It's not necessarily less technical, just in a different way. There is less overall design or hardcore design, but plenty of engineering applications in different ways. Estimates and calculations. Schedules. Financial money flow. Management of people. Coordination with lots of contractors. This stuff is higher. And no thats not true, I think you are confusing the role of project manager with construction engineering. Plus, the management of people can be the most important thing because you still need to know the tech stuff in order to lead them. I would like to discuss PM vs CE. The academic backgrounds and career roles can differ between construction/project management and construction engineering. Construction managers increasingly have a bachelor’s degree commonly in construction science, construction management, architecture, or civil engineering, along with construction engineering. Some companies will substitute construction experience for a degree. Essentially, construction management is a very broad area where many different academic and experiential backgrounds can be suitable. . All potential construction managers usually take courses in project control and management, construction methods and materials, cost estimation and other additional courses important to construction management. This way they have an understanding of the site plans that the civil engineer or architect sends over along with the necessary project management knowledge to act as site engineers. . Construction engineering is differentiated from Construction management from the standpoint of the use of mathematics, science and engineering to analyze problems and design a construction process. A good familiarity with reading blueprints is necessary because Construction engineers build many of the things that people use everyday. Construction engineering involves many aspects of construction including: commercial, residential, bridges, airports, tunnels, and dams. It is an extremely large industry that provides jobs to many and continues to grow. . Does that help and make sense? I have this video on Construction Engineering too, “Is Construction Engineering A Good Major | Construction Engineering vs Civil Engineering” ruclips.net/video/HHiBTH4ufYU/видео.html . Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? Cheers thanks!
@@JakeVoorhees Wow, thanks for the extremely detailed answer. Is a construction engineer essentially the same as a project engineer then? With maybe a little bit more emphasis on being site-based and acting as the technical advisor on a job site. Would you ever recommend someone with a Civil Engineering degree to choose to be a PM rather than a Construction engineer/project engineer? I see a lot of alumni doing it but wouldn't be be a waste of all the technical things that you learned in school?
Yeah you are super welcome. People ask me a lot about project management vs construction engineering. The academic backgrounds and career roles can differ between construction/project management and construction engineering. Construction managers increasingly have a bachelor’s degree commonly in construction science, construction management, architecture, or civil engineering, along with construction engineering. Some companies will substitute construction experience for a degree. Essentially, construction management is a very broad area where many different academic and experiential backgrounds can be suitable. . All potential construction managers usually take courses in project control and management, construction methods and materials, cost estimation and other additional courses important to construction management. This way they have an understanding of the site plans that the civil engineer or architect sends over along with the necessary project management knowledge to act as site engineers. . Construction engineering is differentiated from Construction management from the standpoint of the use of mathematics, science and engineering to analyze problems and design a construction process. A good familiarity with reading blueprints is necessary because Construction engineers build many of the things that people use everyday. Construction engineering involves many aspects of construction including: commercial, residential, bridges, airports, tunnels, and dams. It is an extremely large industry that provides jobs to many and continues to grow. . Does that help and make sense? I have this video on Construction Engineering too, “Is Construction Engineering A Good Major | Construction Engineering vs Civil Engineering” ruclips.net/video/HHiBTH4ufYU/видео.html . Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? Cheers thanks!
PENN STATE !!! Hey thanks for the comment. You must be a Penn State Engineer supporting you alma mater, so I appreciate the love. Let me know if I can help you with anything or if you want to brainstorm at all? Cheers thanks again! Your prof pic looks pro so I doubt you are choosing a major haha cheers
@@JakeVoorhees Not a Penn State engineer, but an alumnus. The first time around I majored in Classics and after failing to get into finance, I am going back to school for engineering. I am a PS (Professional Student), haha.
Hey thanks for this comment. Chemical Engineering is a really interested field where, only 32,600 ChEs are employed as chemical engineers is the USA, yet including graduate degrees there are 14,000+ ChE degrees awarded per year or so, which is nuts. So I've been looking for data on, "Where do all these ChEs go?!?!" because its not chemical engineering. There are studies that show that about 50% of all engineers end up in none engineering roles. It's not alarming, because CEOs of companies hold an engineering degree more often than any other type of degree. Founders and computer scientists and financial analysts, data scientists, etc - a lot of these people hold an engineering degree and they have learned the role they are in. I have this info on ChE, it may help, “What Do Chemical Engineers Do?” ruclips.net/video/DGEwoGjMP0M/видео.html . “Chemical Engineer Interview” ruclips.net/video/5o8QzeIlHuk/видео.html . Let me know if these help and make sense, and what follow up questions you have okay? I respond to everything, cheers!
Would my chances of becoming a chemical engineer increase if I got a summer internship. Im askng this because in my first year of uni and I'm applying for an internship at a pharma company
Yeah you should try to get internships every summer break. It's not as easy after freshman year after year 1, but still try. You should have internships after 2nd year and 3rd year for sure. And maybe you can even do some research or join a university team to get more experience. Even working at a pharmacy part time could help or a lab or something like this. Does that help? Here are my videos on networking and some information on how to get an internship. One of the best ways to get internships or any sort of experience/opportunity or a full time role upon graduation is to reach out to people who already know you who may know someone working in the engineering niche that you are targeting. . About 80% of job opportunities go unadvertised. That’s right! So if you are simply applying to positions online, you are missing the lion’s share of jobs. . Examples of who to reach out to in order to do this properly are as follows. Maybe a professor in that niche that you have had in the past, or a leader or officer of an engineering club/society/organization in the field you are focusing on, or someone that your family knows or a family friend, or someone you met at a job fair or conference or event in that niche, etc. Join Engineers Without Borders to get experience and meet more people - there are local professional chapters you can join even if you are out of school. Go to hackathons and industry events to meet people and build more relationships and connections. . Anyone that you know - ask them for introductions to engineers or for informational interview opportunities if they are in the engineering realm you are trying to head now (“Informational Interview Tips“ ruclips.net/video/nxUtpzPHKjc/видео.html). After that, keep in touch, and then ask about opportunities. Even volunteer roles nowadays can be a good path to paid internships. But full time graduates will not be as interested in this. Here are my networking videos, “Student Life Tips - Networking with Professors” ruclips.net/video/_kSVvph6d_w/видео.html “How to Network with People” ruclips.net/video/Q-LIdhArFuM/видео.html Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? Thanks! Jake
@@JakeVoorhees The amount of commitment and effort you put into answering comment is amazing. Your knowledge of the indsutry is great.I wish more creators were like you. Keep it up man
Hey thanks for the comment. Funny thing is that mechanical engineers can still work in transportation :) you guys have to design all the parts for all the moving systems. Have you see this video? It’s doing well, “Mechanical Engineering Job Tier List” ruclips.net/video/ghxBLeEX_OM/видео.html Let me know what I can help you with okay? Cheers thanks !!
What type of Civil Engineer do you want to be? Let me me know any engineering questions you may have - I respond to 100% of comments. Thank you!!!
I want to enroll into Structural Engineer, so could I ask you about what specific qualificaions, subjects, different exam needed and also what kind of project as civil engineer while I am studying in university. Thank you very much.
@@minhtrannhat3073 Hey thanks for being there during the Premiere. Structural Engineers are like most other civil engineers until later in their career. They would get their bachelors in civil, and focus on structural engineering for their internships and technical electives. You should take the FE your senior year or just after you graduate. Most will go to work right away, and get 4 years of experience. Take the PE exam, and become a professional engineer. Then after that, in order to become a legitimate structural engineer, you have to take the Structural Engineering exam, which is a series of 2 exams all about structural engineering and it is not easy. Many structural engineers will go to graduate school, but you do not have to.
Here is a video I did with an awesome structural engineer named Mat Picardal, “Is Structural Engineering a Good Career?” ruclips.net/video/LS0fdWnjPWY/видео.html
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You might as well learn about this one if you want too,
Construction Engineering sits nearby civil engineering, so make sure you watch this too, “Is Construction Engineering A Good Major | Construction Engineering vs Civil Engineering” ruclips.net/video/HHiBTH4ufYU/видео.html
Does this help and make sense? Let me know what follow up questions I can help you with okay, cheers thank youuuu
@@JakeVoorhees wow that's a load ò information, but I will take it, I am very appreciated for your advice. Hope you produce more in such incredible of your video
@@minhtrannhat3073 Thank you so much, just let me know what else I can help you with okay? Cheers thankssss
You reaffirmed my decision to go into construction engineering! I love the high stakes high pressure environment
Structural engineering is the most underpaid career of all. We need to go into a strike
My wife is an Environmental engineer, but her undergrad degree is Chemical Engineering. So there are other paths into the field. She works for a soecialty chemical manufacturer, supervising all of their air and water emissions, designing and updating new filtration systems, deciding how to safely dispose of the nasty stuff they collect, and remediating the inevitable spills. She occasionally gets called at 3 AM when someone does something horribly wrong and they urgently need to do something about, say, a massive cloud of nitric acid they dumped into the air next to a residential area. Aside from the technical requirements for the job, the most important skill is iron-willed stubbornness. Because the Environmental Engineer working in such companies is there to tell the COO that they need to spend $$$ on something that does not increase production efficiency or profit. “This will result in millions of dollars in lawsuits and fines if you don’t do something about it” is her mantra.
…and our daughter is following in her footsteps going into her sophomore year as an Environmental Engineering student (Civil department, with a minor in Chemistry). Know any internships in the Northeast?
This is also a video of explaining what the different roles are in civil engineering, and so far the best explanations of what the different roles are. Thank you so much
I wanna be an environmental engineer saving the environment, doing vertical farming, preserving water and the air, and field work. However everything seems to be about consulting and compliance. Shpuld I become a civil engineer for more job opportunities, and work in the utilities sector doing environmental work? Thanks!
Penn State Rep! I’m a first year in engineering there!
Wow this is so cool! There is a lot of PSU love in the comments, you guys rock :) Which stream of civil engineering are you doing? Let me know what I can help you with okay? I respond to all comments, cheers!
1:29 Structural Engineering
4:10 Utilities Engineering
6:00 Architectural Engineering
9:06 Geotechnical Engineering
11:39 Environmental Engineering
13:26 Transportation Engineering
15:17 General Civil Engineering
17:05 Water Engineering
18:44 Construction Engineering
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Do you major in one of these after your civil engineering associates?
I got into University at Buffalo and Penn state both for civil eng. But I live in new york so I’d have to pay twice the price for penn state. Do you think its worth it? Pls don’t be biased from your sponser 😅
Nice congrats! Thanks for the comment. No I always suggest for people to go in state an better yet, I think a 2+2 model is great as well to save even more $$$. This is where you would do community college and live at home for 2 years and then transfer. But you won't get the same college experience.
But yeah go in state orrrrrr, what you can also do and students make this happen a lot. Reach out and get in touch. PSU if they know about this, could match the financial aid situation and give you the same tuition price as what your offer is at Buffalo. Might as well try :)
Does that help and make sense? Let me know what follow up questions you have okay ! Cheers!
Watch you rate of speech, it more on the faster side of things, due to your passion. Keep the passion still. Awesome videos.
Thanks Hamza you butt headddddd
I agree, but I also feel like if someone is passionate about the same subject they should handle it well lol
yeah! exactly ahah thanks. hes giving whatever feedback he can to help. I dunno why on RUclips bc he tells me over the phone too lol
I disagree. It was on the slower side for me. I kidd you not, I watched this at x2 speed.
hi sir,
i am finding difficulty in choosing my specialisation in structural engineer or transportation engineer, actually i dont know the transportation engineer job availability, where do we find jobs in transportation field, please help taking the decision.
I have worked in almost all of these areas and really consider myself as a general civil engineer. I started out in land development. Having general knowledge of all the various disciplines is such a huge advantage. It allows you to see the bigger picture and bring the right disciplines together to get the job done.
So many problems are solved by just having someone who can help the different disciples communicate well with each other.
Are you by any chance related to the infamous Jason Voorhees? 😉
I'm a civil engineer ,a look for job in usa , I don't know where should I start
What's the difference between Architectural Engineering and Architecture?
Thanks for the comment. Architectural engineering is a hybrid engineering engineering that combines structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering with also keeping in mind aesthetics and integration to neighboring buildings and areas. Architecture itself mostly focuses on the building elements, design, and how that particular building operates itself as a whole. Rather than the specific systems like what architectural engineering includes such as lighting, electrical systems, heating and cooling systems, structural integrity in terms of the engineering, and construction engineering.
Architectural engineering is the future :) especially with the advancement of BIM.
I have this video on architectural engineering, “What Do Architectural Engineers Do” ruclips.net/video/6pa6on-5Fyg/видео.html
And this is an old video on architecture vs engineering but it’s silly and old. Did 300,000 views though :) “Engineering VS Architecture” ruclips.net/video/Chb2qOnCfDE/видео.html
Let me know what follow up questions I can help you with okay? Cheers love you
Thank you this is very informative. I'm a Licensed Civil Engineer based in the Philippines. Please continue making videos about Civil Engineering. Thanks!
Congrats on achieving that! I will
Thanks for the info. Just the video I needed.
Thank you so much! Appreciate the comment too. Let me know what questions I can help you with okay? Cheers thanks
Any civil engineer discipline that focuses more into the site, soil, grading, construction of natural places, land development? Thanks!
Construction, Municipal and Water Resources are my favourite.
Ya man!! Don’t you have a job interview tomorrow? Thanks for commenting
@@JakeVoorhees Actually had it this morning. Went quite well
Yeah? I'd love to hear more, I'm glad to hear it went well. Did you send a thank you email? Mailing a handwritten thank you can be really impactful too. Also, how did they leave it? When did they tell you to follow up / what did they say? I think what you do now via follow up can help change the dynamic too, thanksssss
Have you heard of forensic civil? That’s what im looking in to right now
Anybody have a list of them?
As a geophysicist, I have never heard it mentioned as a subset of civil or geotechnical engineering. Almost no geotechnical engineers have ever taken a single class in geophysics.
Good list, but it seems like there's too much emphasis on salary. Civil (general) made the bottom of the list but those government workers won't have to put in an hour over 40 without overtime, which isn't the case with really any of the others in this list. Additionally if you don't really care for the particulars of your job as a construction or environmental engineer or whatever, really any job in the field is going to be about the same. General engineers can usually have their job experience carry over in the form of their govt rank while going into a completely different sector or engineering process. There's something to be said for that flexibility when a lot of the viewers are watching because they don't know what they want yet.
Also shout-out to the naval architecture subnote in structural - didn't think we'd make the list.
Naval architect love! Thanks for all these insights. Civil is a weird one to rank because there are two that are 20% higher than the rest and only envir and transp are anything higher than just $100k, so utilities and construction sort of have to be S-Tier, transportation is there out of flashiness and tech, and then honestly its hard to get excited about regular engineering, standard civil even though sure a lot of people end up there, and i didnt want to give geo tech B but something had to be B. Thats a little of what is fun about the tier situations - they are subjective :) I bet I'll do this again and it will be different.
Anything I can help you with right now? Cheers thanks
Stuck between water or structural engineering I don't know what is best for stable career during this pandemic need help btw I'm in a place where people mostly do crops so I think water resources is the best but I also consider structural tho I don't think this it is good in where I live in.... Need help thanks
AAYYYYEEEEEE That's my school! lol. Although I'm currently an Electrical engineering student. Great school btw.
Nice!! Thanks for the comments it’s funny because architectural engineering is a fusion of electrical, civil, and mechanical engineering.
Have you see my electrical engineering job tier list video? It could be helpful for you, “Electrical Engineering Job Tier List” ruclips.net/video/6r3hG_zA8d8/видео.html
Let me know what questions you may have and what I can help you with okay? Thanks!!
Bro, I dont know whether they pay as shown in the video. Most other youtubers say the entry level is 80/90 grand.
Tio of the day:
If you want to work for Elon Musk do transportation engineering. At some point the boring company and Tesla will merge. I predict the next monopoly.
That would be super cool :) thanks for that comment. Are you doing civil engineering? Let me know if there are any questions I can help you with okay cheeeerrrss
I am, I plan to get my MBA after graduation. I love engineering and I love the business side of it.
Nice nice yeah that is a good consideration especially for the leadership and management side of things. Anything I can help you with right now? Are you considering getting started with your career and then finding an employer who will fund your MBA? This is a popular choice. Thanks!
@@JakeVoorhees I got an interview for an internship next week, any tips and tricks.
And when it comes to grad school, it would be ideal if my employees contribute to my higher level education. Tips on where to look for such employers.
Love your content man, keep it up!
Yeah hey firstly, congratssss. Here are some videos for you, the first one has 78,000 views so it must be okay :)
“Hard Job Interview Questions and Answers for Engineers” ruclips.net/video/HbmY9mH5ktM/видео.html
“Job Interview Tips” ruclips.net/video/FSXT84vnQVs/видео.html
Make sure you study up on the company blog/social/website so you can bring like 2-3 good questions to the table. Treat it like you are interviewing them too. Don't be nervous.
As for employers paying for grad school, I think its most likely at mid size to larger companies. But I think it depends mostly on the culture in general. Good companies contribute, but worry about that later. Get this gig and you can figure that stuff out another time. Also, you can become a research assistant or teaching assistant and get funding like I did.
Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? Cheers thank you !
I hope you do a job tier list for computer engineering next. Good video
Oooooo good suggestion thank you. I’m doing best companies for software engineers as well, and I guess computer too now so I will add it to the list!!
Have you seen my computer engineering video?
“What Do Computer Engineers Do” ruclips.net/video/hiL-cTbz188/видео.html ?
And since computer engineering is a subset of Electrical Engineering, this video is good for you too, “What Do Electrical Engineers Do” ruclips.net/video/zRawKI6Qsm0/видео.html
And a lot of computer or EEs want to work in mechatronics eventually,
“What Do Mechatronics Engineers Do” ruclips.net/video/4YjLZcQRLds/видео.html
And here is a video on the high paying EE jobs, “Jobs for Electrical Engineers over $100,000” ruclips.net/video/Vi4hkCeNWs0/видео.html
Thanks so much and let me know what i can help you with next okay? Cheers I respond to every comment, thanks
You’re killing it dude! Can you touch on the relevance of the P.E license next?
Hey thanks for the comment and compliment. Appreciate that.
I actually don’t have a video specifically about this but I will eventually. So here is what I can answer about this now.
Civil engineers for the most part, regardless of their discipline, become a PE. This is because almost all of us end up in some sort of design or design oversight role where there are plans and a physical design is being constructed. This is where the PE is so vital, particularly for infrastructure engineering. The PE allows an engineer to stamp their professional insignia of approval on a particular set of plans for a design. This stamp validates that they have done their due diligence that that design will be safe and not fail. Does it mean it’s perfect and they can prevent failure? No. But they have done their due diligence to the best of their professional ability.
In civil engineering, most infrastructure failures have the ability to result in serious injury or loss of life, or the potential to cause major damage to the environment. Because of this, civil engineers are more likely to require a PE rather than any other types of engineers.
Hold these two assumptions when forecasting of a profession needs a PE. Is there physical designs? And can they cause damage to humans or animals or the environment?
For example, mechanical engineers who design parts often get a PE. HVAC engineers as well. There is also a thermal and fluid systems PE for MEs.
As for Electrical engineers, it’s mostly power engineers who need it. There is one for EE Controls, and one that includes communications, but few people take it each year.
About 100 engineers per year take the petroleum one. But each year there are over 10,000 civil / environmental engineers who take the exam. More than all the other types combined.
Does that help and make sense? Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? Thanks!!
@@JakeVoorhees Thank you for the reply I have a much better understanding now. I passed the FE exam and work for a Structural Engineering firm where there are only 3 PE’s but a bunch of designers. In school they don’t tell us about the next steps or why we should take the P.E exam. So until you commented I just thought P.E’s could sign and seal drawings and that was it. You answered my question perfectly, I have friends who are Hvac engineers and they are not even considering taking the PE exam because they don’t have to in order to advance in their career but as a Structural Engineer I have to
Great! Yeah you definitely have to. Bruh if you want even more cool info, look into what Canada has their PEngs do in order to be a professional engineer. Actually, I typed it up already so here,
I love what the Canadians have done with their version, the PEng. The Quebec Bridge collapsed in the early 1900s, twice actually, killing a total of 88 people. The cause of this was poor design, and engineers were responsible. So now when engineers graduate from university, they have an Iron Ring ceremony. Each engineer is given a special ring to commemorate the people who were killed, and commit to an obligation. An obligation where they will wear that Iron Ring on their writing hand, and it will touch all of their work. And in wearing that ring, they are committing that they will do everything in their power to ensure their work is up to standards and of such quality that they are striving to avoid what happened to the Quebec Bridge. They are committing to keep people safe via their designs.
That is really what the PE is about. Not to make each and every engineer personally accountable and that you may be sued or fired. Sure that can occur in extreme circumstances, but mostly it's a reminder that our work matters. That we need to take it seriously and we need to keep people alive and safe. And each time an engineer uses their Professional Engineering stamp, they are committing to that by in some way, putting their professional license on the line.
I worked for a company that always had three engineers approve everything. You had the lead who did the work, and then I think two back checkers. I really liked that. So if there was a mistake, its not on just one person. The full team is accountable.
Does that help and make sense? Let me know what follow up questions you have about anything okay? Cheers thanks so much!
Another great video, Jake!
thank you so much for commenting so early! Let me know what I can help you with okay? Cheers love you
Very informative video.
Thank you so much for the comment. Let me know what I can help you with okay? If you have any questions? Cheers thank you !
Construction engineering is S-tier salary and S-tier coolness in what you see day-to-day especially on mega projects, but it is F-tier in work life balance.
Oh is that so. Why do you think that is? I'm an ongoing 4th yr CE student and i'm currently not sure what specialization to take between construction and transportation
@@vincecerna14 Construction engineers tend to work for construction companies (aka the contractor). Construction tends to operate on very tight deadlines, long hours, and can involve a lot of traveling and site visits. Not to mention problems that constantly arise in the field.
Typically, working for the contractor tends to be stressful regardless of whether you are a construction engineer, transportation engineer, civil engineer, or structural engineer.
If you're not working for a construction company, you still maybe working for a contractor if you are on a Design-Build (DB) type project. Many projects are trending towards DB delivery because it tends to be more cost-effective, more "innovation", and faster (more compressed schedule).
Don't let any of that deter you though. Every profession has its pros and cons. Civil engineers are in very high demand right now as there is a shortage in talent. It's also pretty fulfilling to work on public projects that you know improves everyone's lives. Things get easier as you gain more experience.
@@kirokyo I see. Thank you very much for that.
@@kirokyo I have read about BIM softwares. Do you currently use that in your work?
This is the truth about this industry that no one really tries to emphasize. The dust (will damage your lungs), heat (good luck trying to not get heat stroke in a heat wave or summer), changing location (transport cost to go to work), construction accidents (rebar falling close to your head), accountability for problems out of your control (workers falling from height and then engineers gets the blame for not having enough safety measures), etc. No one wants to mention these issues for some reason.
Jake, thanks again for making such an amazing video! Feel free to check out our channel to learn more about Penn State's Architectural Engineering Department from our very own students, faculty, and alumni.
Thank you so much! What a fun project with you guys. I really enjoyed all of it and hope to hear we get some good results from the collaboration, thank youuuuu
I just found another great channel to follow. My wife wants to get her architect degree.
Nice! That's great cheers thanks again i love all your comments
Hey..I'm from india and I am pursuing undergraduate final year in civil engineering I'm confused which major's should i take in my master's program. I hope you could help me.
Hey thanks for the comment. So what are you favorite two or three here? Let me know so we can talk about it more, cheers !!
I want to work as a construction manager and project manager on this basis which major's do you suggest?
Is Construction management a postgraduate diploma or a master's?
The academic backgrounds and career roles can differ between construction management and construction engineering. Construction managers increasingly have a bachelor’s degree commonly in construction science, construction management, architecture, or civil engineering, along with construction engineering. Some companies will substitute construction experience for a degree. Essentially, construction management is a very broad area where many different academic and experiential backgrounds can be suitable.
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All potential construction managers usually take courses in project control and management, construction methods and materials, cost estimation and other additional courses important to construction management. This way they have an understanding of the site plans that the civil engineer or architect sends over along with the necessary project management knowledge to act as site engineers.
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Construction engineering is differentiated from Construction management from the standpoint of the use of mathematics, science and engineering to analyze problems and design a construction process. A good familiarity with reading blueprints is necessary because Construction engineers build many of the things that people use everyday. Construction engineering involves many aspects of construction including: commercial, residential, bridges, airports, tunnels, and dams. It is an extremely large industry that provides jobs to many and continues to grow.
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Does that help and make sense? I have this video on Construction Engineering too, “Is Construction Engineering A Good Major | Construction Engineering vs Civil Engineering” ruclips.net/video/HHiBTH4ufYU/видео.html
Civil Engineers can also be construction managers.
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Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? Cheers thanks!
You briefly touched on the difference between construction engineering and construction management but can u explain it a little more please?
Im a BIM Engineer. Great Video, Jake
Nice niceeee, thank you for the comment. What can I help you with in your career? Thank youuuuu
Can you do this tier list for industrial engineering?
Yeah hey thanks for the comment. I'm going to end up doing this tier list for basically all types of engineering, esp the big ones and IE is 4th with 295,000 engineers working as IEs with a 10% growth rate :)
Have you seen my IE video? “What is Industrial Engineering?” ruclips.net/video/XiEC6o_xlaw/видео.html
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I also ranked IE pretty well here, “Best Engineering Majors | Engineering Degree Tier List” ruclips.net/video/nfayHVJlKgQ/видео.html
Does this help and make sense? Let me know how I can support you from here - ask any follow up questions okay? I respond to 100% of comments, cheers!
If I enjoy my job, framing residential houses, and choose to continue in this type of industry would structural, architectural, or construction engineering be suit for me
Hey thanks for the comment. Depends on what you want to do. Which part of your job is your favorite? If it is working with the plans and the blueprints and the idea of designing things, particularly when it comes to the analysis of the design - the forces and strength of materials, and the ability to get those costs down and iterate and make better designs, this is structural engineering.
If you are into brining a vision together that may never have been done before. If you are into the integration of a design, a structure, a building or facility, into the neighboring and adjacent faculties. You want them to flow cohesively. To be beautiful. And for everything to feel like its a wonderfully crafted project. You like the balance of vision and design and calculations with aesthetics and integration with surroundings - this is architecture. It is a little less math and theory intensive, and requires more vision and creativity.
Construction engineering is essentially closer to civil engineering - and structural engineering is a branch of either civil engineering or architectural engineering. Construction engineering works with the actual engineering behind the construction engineering requirements themselves. This has to do less with the actual structure, and may have to do with with the engineering behind the construction process itself. They will work with a more broad array of things within that construction process, whereas structural engineers would not deal with the cut and the fill of the site, they may not do the construction management or project management, may not interface with construction contractors, may not deal with lighting of the building, utilities, etc. Construction engineers may deal with any of that.
Architectural engineers can be construction engineers, but they do not have to. Architectural engineers are essentially building engineers and can focus on either structural, mechanical (HVAC and physical systems within a building), lighting/electrical, or construction.
Does this help and make sense? I have these videos to help you,
“Is Structural Engineering a Good Career?” ruclips.net/video/LS0fdWnjPWY/видео.html
Construction Engineering vs Civil Engineering” ruclips.net/video/HHiBTH4ufYU/видео.html
“What Do Architectural Engineers Do” ruclips.net/video/6pa6on-5Fyg/видео.html
“Engineering VS Architecture” ruclips.net/video/Chb2qOnCfDE/видео.html
Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? I respond to everything, cheers!
@@JakeVoorhees thanks this really gonna make me think about which of these three that I really want to do for a living. This was truly helpful!
Great! And you are super welcome, make sure to come back and ask me whatever questions you have okay? Cheers thanks
Hi my self pavan iam from india working as checker in steel detailing moldtek technologies from last 6 years.iam planing to do master in construction management.. Can I know that is easy to get job after my ms..
Currently studying Bach engineering 1st year (common year) and hopefully will start civil major next year. I want to work in the field of transport engineering but not really keen on a masters degree. Is it possible to still work in transport with only a civil degree. I’m also given the opportunity to work 1 year full time in my 3rd year so I hope to get experience in transport through my work placement.
Hey thanks for the comment. Yeah you can work in civil transportation engineering without a masters. Most of us do. Wow yeah we have programs in the USA called "co-op" where you would work for a full year, usually for two different co-ops and two different companies, and complete your degree in 5 years where you exit with that full year of experience. Is that what you are doing or are you non-USA? Either way, great call. What questions can I help you with? Thank you!
@@JakeVoorhees big fan from Australia! Your videos are really helpful and I never miss them. There’s a stigma that only civil engineers find employment here. I’ve spoken to a few mech and electrical engineers who tell me about their struggles to find employment mainly due to lack of experience in the industry, it is pretty competitive here as well. Honestly Mechancal looks fun and offers opportunity in lots of areas which kinda makes me think of majoring in mechanical instead of civil 😂😂. Future of transport looks enjoyable especially with all the tech involved you explained in the video.
My course offers only 2 elective subjects and I’m not sure what will benefit me most for transport, they don’t offer anything transport related for those 2 specific electives for some reason
What sort of online personal learning should I be looking at just to get more experience in transport?
Do I need to learn programming or computer softwares other than CAD?
Thanks heaps Jake!
Nice! Thanks for letting me know you're an Aussie. I lived in Vancouver for 4 years and you guys were everywhere. It never hurts to know some Python, as I have worked with civil engineers who can do a little coding and a little data work - and it goes a long way. Otherwise I think the best use of your time is to network with engineers already working in those fields and try to build relationships with them. Keep in touch, and eventually ask for informational interviews. Here are some videos to help you with all that,
“Student Life Tips - Networking with Professors” ruclips.net/video/_kSVvph6d_w/видео.html
“How to Network with People” ruclips.net/video/Q-LIdhArFuM/видео.html
“Informational Interview Tips“ ruclips.net/video/nxUtpzPHKjc/видео.html
Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? Cheers thanks
@@JakeVoorhees thanks for your help! I’m really inspired by your videos and replies thank you
Thank you so much ! You rock. Let me know how to help you next okay thanks
Feel like you missed Ports & Harbours Engineering, as well as Coastal Engineering.
Hey thanks for the comment. These Job Tier videos are usually baked by an industry report that shows the top X paying jobs and then I rank them using other factors. There are so few Ports / Harbors Engineering and Coastal Engineers, that it doesn't make most industry lists.
I am sure you are from the East Coast of Canada from the "Harbours" (I lived and worked in Vancouver, BC for 4 years and I
what about project/ construction management?
i ❤ how the way uncle jake explained abt technical engineering..and after i graduate from high school ...i would like to take engineering major..
Structural is the GOAT!
Thank you Zik ❤️
@@JakeVoorhees Anytime😁
@@JakeVoorhees Hoping I'll get that purple heart soon
@@zik9938 Purple Heart!! Purple Heart !!!!
Legendary!!
Thank you so much Rob ! You rock man
Thank you Jake for making this video❤️! I have waiting for this in awhile!!!
Thank you thank you ! Appreciate the comments cheers
Structural engineers are severely underpaid
I'm interested in structural engineering, but hesitant because of all the downsides I've heard about it, such as poor work-life balance, intense deadlines, and the pressure...
Well, if you are going to do any type of meaningful work as an engineer you are going to be faced with deadlines and pressure. For example, I've been in positions where we had to perform critical lifts installing equipment and I had to size the welds for the temporary lifting lugs. If the weld failed it would almost certainly have killed some workers, due to the extremely restricted work space we had to deal with. It was very stressful and there were dozens of people waiting on me to work out the numbers in order to proceed. That's the job, and the respect you gain for yourself and others cannot be bought.
Building a bridge is not for the faint of heart. But when its done, it will stand far longer than you.
Wow I loved this one man ! you made sure my sum of forces equaled 0 today
Ooooooo love that!! Thanks so much. Which type of civil engineering are you trying to do? Let me know what I can help you with okay, cheers thank youuuuuu
@@JakeVoorhees I still have not decided yet to be honest, I need to do some more internships and see what I like !, also im not sure if you have already done because im semi new to the channel this but it would be cool to see a video on what things we actually carry on from uni to the real world specific for each sub discipline of civil, I know my autocad skills will definetly be put to use for all sub disciplines
Yup the AutoCAD skills will be put to use. Actually we're doing an upcoming video of "Mechanical Engineering Skills" and probably will do a series like "Civil Engineering Skills...", "Electrical Engineering Skills, etc" so hang tight for that. What else can I help you with right now? Cheers thank you !
Utility Engineer here: Thanks for highlighting Utility Engineers! We badly need good young engineers working in rural America. Learn modelling software, understand hydraulics/3 phase power, and don't be afraid to get your hands dirty. A good job awaits!
Nice! Yeah you guys rock. Thanks for this comment. What videos should I make next? Cheers love you
@@JakeVoorhees I've been meeting to start a blog on this anyway, but if you could, nothing would be better than impressing these young minds on the importance of being familiar with the Modflow/EPANet/Powerworld free ware (Traffic Flow (?), don't know, never used it). Just a basic overview of what they do and why they are important. Our Universities, even the Ivory Towers out there, do not always do a great job of teaching the PRACTICAL applications of modelling software.
I.e., I hate talking to young engineers about basic hydraulic or electrical modelling concepts and seeing the terrified stare of a Finish squirrel that ran out of nuts in November looking back at me.
Okay I will add this to the list, thank you ❤️
@@VegLuv u start that blog by chance? I’m interested in utilities engineering but it is a very low key and unspoken about discipline on RUclips.
That sounds like a great job for me
Hello, what does Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Systems fall under? It's interdisciplinary and I feel like it's a combination of a lot of stuff together.
Ayyeee I’m a Civil junior at psu
Nice! Congrats on being awesome then :) Which stream are you doing? Let me know what I can help you with okay? Cheers thank you !
Will AI replace civil engineers?
Utilities looks like the winner.
Any luck for jobs overseas such as Uk with a degree in Civil Engineering (Water)
I'm on my second year of undergrad, I will probably go with construction or transportation. Hope for the best 😊
I personally want to get into ITS as well and am specializing in Transportation. I don't know if my school goes that in depth into it, what do you suggest I do if I want to get into that field? What should I be trying to learn? Thanks!
Hey thanks for the comment. Ya you can’t really get into ITS a whole lot until you launch your transportation / traffic engineering career or you go to graduate school. So just make sure you take transportation and traffic engineering related technical electives and try to get internships and network in that direction too :) does that help and make sense? Thanks so much let me know what follow up questions you have okay? Cheers !!
Ncsu civil engineering student here
Do you plan on doing a software engineer job tier list? If so would that include all software development jobs or just software engineering roles?
Yeah actually. Thanks for the comment. Next video is going to be software engineering company tier list to try that out and then I’m definitely doing job tier list for CS and software ya :) what can I help you with before those come out? Thanks !!
@@JakeVoorhees You've already helped me out plenty with your other videos
Wow thank you
construction engineer : Mafia boss
Thanks really appreciate the vids 😊
Thank you so much for being there during the Premiere. It really helps. Let me know what questions I can help you with next okay? Cheers thank you!
@@JakeVoorhees Thanks and will do 🙏🏽🙏🏽🥰
@@jesicabush1134 you’re a legit fan thanks!!
I aspire to be an environmental engineer in future. So for this should I do bachelor's in civil engineering then master's in environmental engineering or I should do bachelor's and master's both in environmental engineering.
Ps. I really Don't like the construction or structural part in civil engineering. Although I like water resource and hydraulic part. I'm in dilemma please reply it would mean a lot.
Very good video, but are these values based on individuals having their PE in their respected fields? I say this because it’s not realistic to expect this kind of a salary coming out of college. Also the biggest jump in salary you can expect is when you actually obtain your PE. Which not everyone does end up becoming licensed. This is one draw back of civil engineering compared to the other engineering disciplines. We are one of the only fields that NEED licensure. Also you didn’t touch on geospatial engineering which is also a sub discipline of civil. This is one of the hottest markets to be in. The average age of a licensed Surveyor is in the 60’s. Not to mention you can practically charge whatever price you want because there’s not a lot of competition.
Construction engineer and construction management isn’t different as you can get same job with either degree
Work for yourself as a consultant. Work with architectural companies providing their site engineering and structural engineering. Assist city/county engineering. Bid on city/county engineering projects. Provide contractors that have civil issues on their projects. The possibilities are endless. Work a few years with a good consultant that has a variety of projects. Don't do the same thing for 5 years. Get a cross-section of broad design and field issues. You must have an engineering license to practice on your own.
Did Civil Engineering required maths enough
I major in traffic engineering and I’m preparing for the application of my master programs. If I’m lucky, I may have the opportunity to study in UCB. But I’m also told that computer science is the most promising filed and can earn a lot after graduation. So I’m thinking about whether I should jump into computer science or not. Could anybody please give me some advice?
Great Overview! Environmental engineering is my take.
Nice! Thanks for the comment. Environmental Engineering is a great field and I’m a huge fan :)
Have you seen my environmental engineering videos?
“What Do Environmental Engineers Do?“ ruclips.net/video/g_yvAYj48rc/видео.html
“What is Water Resources Engineering?” ruclips.net/video/gSRJB5MNAnM/видео.html
Let me know what I can help you with next okay? Thanks so much !!
is Civil Engineering still relevant & in demand for the next 5 years ???
As a civil engineer who knows people in each subdiscipline, I really dont see the point in ranking them or saying one is better than the other. Its all a personal preference right? I know geotech and "general" civil engineers who love their jobs 🤷♂️
Great video tho 😊
Site/Civil Engineering in northern/central new jersey now is nothing but designing sites for apartments, townhouses, and warehouses. It gets boring after a while.
Where are you getting these salary stats from? They’re wayyy too high.
Numbers are from a year ago and honestly are super low compared to now and if you watch the video references are provided
keep it up
thank you for the comment!! appreciate you! What type of engineer are you? Let me know what questins I can help you with okay? I respond to everything, cheers!
@@JakeVoorhees I am last year civil egineering student
Nice! And what are you planning on doing next? Thanks
@@JakeVoorhees give your facebook id for all my question
Hey its okay to ask whatever questions here but also email is better than facebook please, hello@jakevoorhees.com thanks!
Great video very intriguing
Im studying to be a structural engineering technician as a major and construction management as a miner
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Yo first comment brother man
6:00 - 6:52
Hey Jake since you sponsored Pennstate University, can you tell us the best college for Engineering?
Anyway which university did you graduate, Jake?
Hey thanks for the comment. I went to University or Delaware, same alma mater as President Joe Biden. Best for civil engineering depends on what you want to focus on for civil. So let me know which sector you care about and I’ll rank stuff :) thanks !!
@@JakeVoorhees well i want to go at Electrical Engineering and maybe Computer Science in Engineering as well.
@@michaelkwee7704 hey thanks for that context. Okay so you’re talking USA schools right? Just want to make sure first, thanks !!
@@JakeVoorhees yes, Universities from USA. But it’s okay if you mention some non American Schools :D
CalTech is good, Berkeley, Georgia Tech, Carnegie Mellon, Illinois, Michigan - al these are good EE schools. As for CS, most of the same schools plus add Washington, Cornell, Princeton, UT-Austin, etc. Let me know what else I can help with okay? Cheers love you
I am Indian Civil engineering student and watching this video ...
Cheers
Hey! I m studying in civil engg but i have interest in IT sector job related programming and web developer... So is it possible to get a job in IT sector for a civil engg with degree?
My local university offers both Architectural Engineering and Civil Engineering. Would it be best to major in civil engineering even if I’m interested in architectural engineering?
Do what you’re passionate about! Job satisfaction is way more important than the small pay difference
Credit should be given to the Efficient Engineer RUclips channel
I think anything with 6 figures is considered absolutely S tier in today’s society, that’s just me though :)
You have a Lord Ganesh Idol in the Background, that made my day! Thank You for this Content, Loved your videos!
I am currently studying in Germany Civil Engineering. if i get a Job oppertunity i would like to work in the us
Very cool, thank you for commenting. I think that is a cool goal. Let me know what I can help you with okay cheers thank you !
I want to enroll in environmental engineering can u please elaborate about environmental engineering and the scope of environmental engineering
hey jake....how does project managers fit in engineering, they seem to be every where there is some kind of engineering going on, it makes me wonder if some of them are in fact engineers??!!!
Does agricultural engineering fall under any of these categories?
I wanna be a construction engineer, I’m thinking of majoring in civil engineering and minor in construction management. Does that sound like a somewhat good track?
It’s not really necessary to minor in construction management the courses are so close you can just take classes that align with your interest, but that said there’s nothing wrong with doing that
It sucks and there is not enough money for the stress.
That's a very informative video!
Thank you so much! Which branch of civil are you thinking? Let me know what I can help you with okay? I answer all comments, cheers !!
Well, I am doing a PhD in architectural engineering in Penn State University. A lot of people asks me what is AE? What are the differences and what do people expect from the industry? I think this video sums up everything very well. I will share this video next time. Great job 😃
Great! Congrats on that. Wow thank you so much for that! I am happy to make this video for you then! What is your career plan after PhD? Research? Professor? Industry? Cheers and thanks again!
Thank you Jake. I am just in my second year. I have plans to work as a researcher or work in an R&D sector. But for now all I am focusing on my PhD.
Great! Well its good you need a PhD to be at the top of either one of those fields, so good luck!! Let me know if I can help you with anything okay? Cheers!
So all of these jobs are available for people who have a BA in civil engineering?
Bachelor of Science. They should be. Make sure you do internships while in school.
Loved the video Jake! Thank you so much, I wanna be a transportation engineer just like you, my dream is to work in the design and construction of airports and other airport sectors such as runways, terminals. Do you think is a good field?
Heyyy thanks for the comment. That's great about transportation engineering. Yeah I think that is a pretty good field. I took Facilities Design Engineering as a technical elective as a senior during my civil curriculum, and it was awesome. I would say do everything you can to start to meet engineers who already work for companies that design airports, but this career goal is decently niche. That way you can intern at some companies that do this work, and that will be your best path to starting your career there.
I have these video on networking,
“Student Life Tips - Networking with Professors” ruclips.net/video/_kSVvph6d_w/видео.html
“How to Network with People” ruclips.net/video/Q-LIdhArFuM/видео.html
And what you should be doing is once you have contacts in the industry, try to setup informational interviews. Learn more about those here, “Informational Interview Tips“ ruclips.net/video/nxUtpzPHKjc/видео.html
Does that help and make sense? Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? Cheers thank you!
@@JakeVoorhees Thank you so much for so great advices, you can't imagine how helpful this is to me, i'll start watching the linked videos, and doing everything I can from now on to get in that industry ,you inspire me! Thanks man, waiting for your next video!
You are welcome Great! Thanks for waiting for the next video. I'm doing one each Monday at 11AM ET and probably will add a second one soon. Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? Cheers thank you !
Essentially, the more you are responsible for the well-being and safety of others the more you are paid. Wish you would have included hours. For example utilities go out at inconvenient times, sometimes taking several days to resolve problems. These are typically catestrophic events and bandaids to resolving problems temporarily have to be addressed to more permanent solutions even after services are restored.
I'm still deciding between structural or utilities. Both of them seems good but idk if it will be easy to apply since i'm in the philippines.
Thank you 🙏😁🔥 awesome video!
Hey thanks so much for the comment. What type of engineer are you? Let me know if there is anything I can help you with okay? Cheers thanks!
@@JakeVoorhees I am studying civil engineering in South Texas! 😁 I have about a year left. I just need help networking and getting an internship and I would like to work as a construction engineer. Thanks for the reply Jake 😁👍 thinking about applying for just an entry level non engineering position with a construction company to get my foot in the door. You think that would be a good idea?
Nice! Congrats. Okay here are my networking tips,
“Student Life Tips - Networking with Professors” ruclips.net/video/_kSVvph6d_w/видео.html
“How to Network with People” ruclips.net/video/Q-LIdhArFuM/видео.html
“Informational Interview Tips“ ruclips.net/video/nxUtpzPHKjc/видео.html
Here is the networking playbook.
1. Have a plan. You should review and know exactly which companies will be at a job fair or event. Pick 10 companies or fewer and take 1 hour, open a google drive, and research their Linkedin and blogs and social media. Know what they are up to right now. Have things to chat about and things to relate to.
2. Resume customize. After you do this, you may even be able to cater your resume specifically to certain companies. Now you can make different versions of your resume and depending on which of the companies you speak with, you can get a resume that is better suitable to that company.
3. Ask about how those projects are going. Have something interesting to talk about. This shows you are following the company. Ask about their engineering role and career. Companies send young engineers to run the booths at job fairs.
4. Notes. Have a notebook and write down how each conversation went afterwards. Write down their name, and make sure to get their card. Journal the conversation so you can be more relatable later. They will remember you specifically if you mention exactly what you talked about.
Keep in touch. Get their card and email them that evening or the next day.
5. Ask for informational interviews. I made a video about that here, “Informational Interview Tips“ ruclips.net/video/nxUtpzPHKjc/видео.html
6. Keep in touch, and soon after that, you can ask for actual opportunities.
Does this make sense? Confidence and experience cannot be taught or absorbed from content in any way. They must be learned and conducted over and over by the individual. So don't worry. Most engineers are introverts, and they just need practice. Don't worry. Just get out there and try to make things happen. Over time you'll get better and things WILL happen.
Cheers let me know what sort of follow up questions you have okay? Cheers and thank you!
I am trying to get into a graduate program, Could you make a video doing the best graduate programs for civil engineers?
Thanks for your explanations 👍ı want some advices for which branch ı should choose. Maybe u can find a nice way. I am waiting for your response👍
I want to pursue a career in construction engineering, but I am worried that it is a less technical area than all the other disciplines and too dependent on the economy. For example, as a structural or geotech engineer, you would gain direct experience, knowledge, and expertise over the years, but in construction all you really gain is experience and there isn't much knowledge or expertise to be had, as most of your day is spent dealing with people. Jake what are your thoughts on this?
Hey Peter, thanks for the comment. Construction is actually recession proof as the govt usually boosts infrastructure spending during downtimes because it creates so many jobs, its all funded by the govt anyways so even if people arent spending $$ the govt can, and we need to produce the work regardless. So infrastructure and construction moneys gets spent in bad times and good times.
It's not necessarily less technical, just in a different way. There is less overall design or hardcore design, but plenty of engineering applications in different ways. Estimates and calculations. Schedules. Financial money flow. Management of people. Coordination with lots of contractors. This stuff is higher.
And no thats not true, I think you are confusing the role of project manager with construction engineering. Plus, the management of people can be the most important thing because you still need to know the tech stuff in order to lead them. I would like to discuss PM vs CE.
The academic backgrounds and career roles can differ between construction/project management and construction engineering. Construction managers increasingly have a bachelor’s degree commonly in construction science, construction management, architecture, or civil engineering, along with construction engineering. Some companies will substitute construction experience for a degree. Essentially, construction management is a very broad area where many different academic and experiential backgrounds can be suitable.
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All potential construction managers usually take courses in project control and management, construction methods and materials, cost estimation and other additional courses important to construction management. This way they have an understanding of the site plans that the civil engineer or architect sends over along with the necessary project management knowledge to act as site engineers.
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Construction engineering is differentiated from Construction management from the standpoint of the use of mathematics, science and engineering to analyze problems and design a construction process. A good familiarity with reading blueprints is necessary because Construction engineers build many of the things that people use everyday. Construction engineering involves many aspects of construction including: commercial, residential, bridges, airports, tunnels, and dams. It is an extremely large industry that provides jobs to many and continues to grow.
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Does that help and make sense? I have this video on Construction Engineering too, “Is Construction Engineering A Good Major | Construction Engineering vs Civil Engineering” ruclips.net/video/HHiBTH4ufYU/видео.html
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Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? Cheers thanks!
@@JakeVoorhees Wow, thanks for the extremely detailed answer.
Is a construction engineer essentially the same as a project engineer then? With maybe a little bit more emphasis on being site-based and acting as the technical advisor on a job site.
Would you ever recommend someone with a Civil Engineering degree to choose to be a PM rather than a Construction engineer/project engineer? I see a lot of alumni doing it but wouldn't be be a waste of all the technical things that you learned in school?
Yeah you are super welcome. People ask me a lot about project management vs construction engineering.
The academic backgrounds and career roles can differ between construction/project management and construction engineering. Construction managers increasingly have a bachelor’s degree commonly in construction science, construction management, architecture, or civil engineering, along with construction engineering. Some companies will substitute construction experience for a degree. Essentially, construction management is a very broad area where many different academic and experiential backgrounds can be suitable.
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All potential construction managers usually take courses in project control and management, construction methods and materials, cost estimation and other additional courses important to construction management. This way they have an understanding of the site plans that the civil engineer or architect sends over along with the necessary project management knowledge to act as site engineers.
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Construction engineering is differentiated from Construction management from the standpoint of the use of mathematics, science and engineering to analyze problems and design a construction process. A good familiarity with reading blueprints is necessary because Construction engineers build many of the things that people use everyday. Construction engineering involves many aspects of construction including: commercial, residential, bridges, airports, tunnels, and dams. It is an extremely large industry that provides jobs to many and continues to grow.
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Does that help and make sense? I have this video on Construction Engineering too, “Is Construction Engineering A Good Major | Construction Engineering vs Civil Engineering” ruclips.net/video/HHiBTH4ufYU/видео.html
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Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? Cheers thanks!
Another is Offshore Structural Engineering, they pay well and sometimes have offshore aspect to the job.
We Are!
PENN STATE !!! Hey thanks for the comment. You must be a Penn State Engineer supporting you alma mater, so I appreciate the love. Let me know if I can help you with anything or if you want to brainstorm at all? Cheers thanks again! Your prof pic looks pro so I doubt you are choosing a major haha cheers
Penn State!!!!
This is so cool. I love you guys
@@JakeVoorhees Not a Penn State engineer, but an alumnus. The first time around I majored in Classics and after failing to get into finance, I am going back to school for engineering. I am a PS (Professional Student), haha.
Nice! Good stuff, I like this move. Thanks for the context too. Which type of engineering are you thinking? Thankssss
Jake please do a tier list for chemical engineering
Hey thanks for this comment. Chemical Engineering is a really interested field where, only 32,600 ChEs are employed as chemical engineers is the USA, yet including graduate degrees there are 14,000+ ChE degrees awarded per year or so, which is nuts.
So I've been looking for data on, "Where do all these ChEs go?!?!" because its not chemical engineering. There are studies that show that about 50% of all engineers end up in none engineering roles. It's not alarming, because CEOs of companies hold an engineering degree more often than any other type of degree. Founders and computer scientists and financial analysts, data scientists, etc - a lot of these people hold an engineering degree and they have learned the role they are in.
I have this info on ChE, it may help, “What Do Chemical Engineers Do?” ruclips.net/video/DGEwoGjMP0M/видео.html
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“Chemical Engineer Interview” ruclips.net/video/5o8QzeIlHuk/видео.html
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Let me know if these help and make sense, and what follow up questions you have okay? I respond to everything, cheers!
Would my chances of becoming a chemical engineer increase if I got a summer internship. Im askng this because in my first year of uni and I'm applying for an internship at a pharma company
Yeah you should try to get internships every summer break. It's not as easy after freshman year after year 1, but still try. You should have internships after 2nd year and 3rd year for sure. And maybe you can even do some research or join a university team to get more experience. Even working at a pharmacy part time could help or a lab or something like this. Does that help?
Here are my videos on networking and some information on how to get an internship.
One of the best ways to get internships or any sort of experience/opportunity or a full time role upon graduation is to reach out to people who already know you who may know someone working in the engineering niche that you are targeting.
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About 80% of job opportunities go unadvertised. That’s right! So if you are simply applying to positions online, you are missing the lion’s share of jobs.
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Examples of who to reach out to in order to do this properly are as follows. Maybe a professor in that niche that you have had in the past, or a leader or officer of an engineering club/society/organization in the field you are focusing on, or someone that your family knows or a family friend, or someone you met at a job fair or conference or event in that niche, etc. Join Engineers Without Borders to get experience and meet more people - there are local professional chapters you can join even if you are out of school. Go to hackathons and industry events to meet people and build more relationships and connections.
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Anyone that you know - ask them for introductions to engineers or for informational interview opportunities if they are in the engineering realm you are trying to head now (“Informational Interview Tips“ ruclips.net/video/nxUtpzPHKjc/видео.html). After that, keep in touch, and then ask about opportunities. Even volunteer roles nowadays can be a good path to paid internships. But full time graduates will not be as interested in this.
Here are my networking videos, “Student Life Tips - Networking with Professors” ruclips.net/video/_kSVvph6d_w/видео.html
“How to Network with People” ruclips.net/video/Q-LIdhArFuM/видео.html
Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? Thanks!
Jake
@@JakeVoorhees The amount of commitment and effort you put into answering comment is amazing. Your knowledge of the indsutry is great.I wish more creators were like you. Keep it up man
Wow thank you so much for that
Had I not done mechanical, transportation seems like a great field to join. Great video, Jake!
Hey thanks for the comment. Funny thing is that mechanical engineers can still work in transportation :) you guys have to design all the parts for all the moving systems. Have you see this video? It’s doing well,
“Mechanical Engineering Job Tier List” ruclips.net/video/ghxBLeEX_OM/видео.html
Let me know what I can help you with okay? Cheers thanks !!