US Structural Engineering Market - Job Prospects
US Structural Engineering Market - Job Prospects
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Hi There,
Note sure if this is the right forum, but I am considering a move from Australia to the US to work as a structural engineer, to gain more/different experience and have a rad time. However obviously I would be tentative to make a move if the market is dire. I would be eligible for an E3 visa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-3_visa), so would be able to work if offered a job.
What are the prospects like for a junior engineer (will be ~3 years) with experience in building structures? Are there areas within the states that are doing better than others? Would really appreciate insight from those within the industry.
Thanks for your time!
Note sure if this is the right forum, but I am considering a move from Australia to the US to work as a structural engineer, to gain more/different experience and have a rad time. However obviously I would be tentative to make a move if the market is dire. I would be eligible for an E3 visa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-3_visa), so would be able to work if offered a job.
What are the prospects like for a junior engineer (will be ~3 years) with experience in building structures? Are there areas within the states that are doing better than others? Would really appreciate insight from those within the industry.
Thanks for your time!





RE: US Structural Engineering Market - Job Prospects
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: US Structural Engineering Market - Job Prospects
RE: US Structural Engineering Market - Job Prospects
I too will be pushing pretty hard for an internal move, hopefully to somewhere in Europe in coming years.
Anyway, sounds like a great opportunity - good luck!
RE: US Structural Engineering Market - Job Prospects
RE: US Structural Engineering Market - Job Prospects
If you're ever looking to work in the UK, have a look at joining Istructe and perusing the job ads at the back of their monthly magazine.
RE: US Structural Engineering Market - Job Prospects
If I were a young Aussie buck unencumbered by family, I wouldn't bother with the circuitous transfer route. I'd grab a credit card, through my stuff in a sack, and camp outside Thornton Thomasetti or Magnusson Klemencic until they let me in. Fortune favours the bold. If you crash and burn, you can sleep in my basement while you save up for a ticket home.
I applied for a job with WSP's NY office last summer (skyscraper central). I could have had it if I was brave enough to move my family there.
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.