Structural designer vs site engineering
Structural designer vs site engineering
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Hello,
First of all I don't know if this is the right place to ask this question but I see this is the best forum to answer civil engineering/ structural questions on the web. If I'm wrong then please ignore this thread.
However I'm about to graduate I'm in my final semester and what I like in civil engineering is reinforced concrete design in particular. I have never tried working at a site yet. I like math and to design using softwares also I see that designing somehow requires knowledge and good education, unlike site engineering ( I think it's too basic job especially when you you have the plans of building already designed and printed out ).
On the other hand I don't like sitting much in offices and be a regular employee with little contact with other contractors and engineers, also I like the idea of managing projects as they are very prestigious, have high salaries and I like to boss some people ( jk :p ) also it prepares me more to be a self employed in the future and be the main contractor to deliver projects.
So, my question is what do you recommend ? I want answers from people with experience, the advantages and disadvantages of both of them in nearly all aspects.
btw I'm in the middle east if it changes anything
First of all I don't know if this is the right place to ask this question but I see this is the best forum to answer civil engineering/ structural questions on the web. If I'm wrong then please ignore this thread.
However I'm about to graduate I'm in my final semester and what I like in civil engineering is reinforced concrete design in particular. I have never tried working at a site yet. I like math and to design using softwares also I see that designing somehow requires knowledge and good education, unlike site engineering ( I think it's too basic job especially when you you have the plans of building already designed and printed out ).
On the other hand I don't like sitting much in offices and be a regular employee with little contact with other contractors and engineers, also I like the idea of managing projects as they are very prestigious, have high salaries and I like to boss some people ( jk :p ) also it prepares me more to be a self employed in the future and be the main contractor to deliver projects.
So, my question is what do you recommend ? I want answers from people with experience, the advantages and disadvantages of both of them in nearly all aspects.
btw I'm in the middle east if it changes anything





RE: Structural designer vs site engineering
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I should have noted that the site experience definitely helps with design...
Dik
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Now I work at a quite large structural firm, only minor site work as we have a few employees that typically take care of the construction phase services. I enjoy the pure design side more than the site work (less reports!).
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Coming to the real question, a site engineer has obviously control on how to go about the job but he doesn't have any say in design aspects. Basically you will receive construction drawings and your job is to complete the job as per the drawings. And vice versa for designer. So the choice is upto you, career vice it is advantageous to have both experience in your CV. My recommendation is first be a site engineer.
KARMA