Second degree in geotechnical engineering?
Second degree in geotechnical engineering?
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Greetings all,
I posted my question also in the 'corporate survival' thread but as I saw there is a specific forum for geotechnical engineers, I'll post it here:
I am a junior structural engineer and I have recently completed a Master's degree in Structural Engineering.
Currently I have nearly a year of work experience. During my S.E degree I got interested in geotechnical engineering.
I have the ability now to pursue a Master in geotechnical engineering as a second degree while
working as a structural engineer at the same time.
To the geotechnical engineers here:
Would you recommend me doing this?
I surely enjoy the topic but would it also help me in advancing my career?
Maybe like starting an own company in a few years?
Is there any additional value of having a good understanding of both geotechnics and structures?
I posted my question also in the 'corporate survival' thread but as I saw there is a specific forum for geotechnical engineers, I'll post it here:
I am a junior structural engineer and I have recently completed a Master's degree in Structural Engineering.
Currently I have nearly a year of work experience. During my S.E degree I got interested in geotechnical engineering.
I have the ability now to pursue a Master in geotechnical engineering as a second degree while
working as a structural engineer at the same time.
To the geotechnical engineers here:
Would you recommend me doing this?
I surely enjoy the topic but would it also help me in advancing my career?
Maybe like starting an own company in a few years?
Is there any additional value of having a good understanding of both geotechnics and structures?





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I love working with structural engineers - wouldn't want to be one. . .
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I am a structural engineer (forensic specialty)....but for 5 years I ran a geotechnical laboratory in an international geotech/materials firm and I was in the geotechnical/materials/structural testing and evaluation business for over 25 years). Great experience. I've done significant geotechnical investigations (many buildings and the entire harbour expansion in Nassau, Bahamas and many of the outlying islands).
Because of my structural background,geotechnical background, construction materials background and experience, I do not have an issue with designing or evaluating retaining walls, foundations (deep, shallow and mat), pavements and structures, both above and below grade.
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I am especially interested that it can be useful for working abroad.
Do the geotechnical engineers here have any experience with this?
I live in the Netherlands and I can attend Delft University of Technology
which has a very good reputation (#7 in civil engineering) if I trust the QS ranking.
It would be great if I could spend a few years abroad like in the Middle-East, Southern-Asia, Australia or New-Zealand.
is it easy for geotechnical engineers to move around? As a structural engineer there aren't many possibilities unless you have a large network and some luck.
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They also do lists for engineering firms
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