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  1. westheimer1234

    ZOMG i am still jobless.. note to self: dont resign without a new job

    i had 3 interviews since i resigned but didnt get the job.. i was so stupid to resign.. now i'm paying the price..
  2. westheimer1234

    i'm considering joining the army or navy engineers

    any tips or suggestions? thanks,
  3. westheimer1234

    long module with expansion joint during shipping

    anyone had a case where the module has expansion joint during shipping? how did you resolve this? this question was asked to me during my interview with an oil and gas EPC company.. i never had a case like this coz we split our modules at the expansion joint..
  4. westheimer1234

    interview dress code for engineers

    which is a better semi formal for an interview 1. long sleeves with tie no coat 2. long sleeves with coat no tie or should i go completely formal coat and tie
  5. westheimer1234

    Career Shift from Structural Engineer to Surveyor

    I was thinking of going back to school to increase my marketability. Is surveyor a good choice? What's the market for entry level surveyor. Any other tips? Thanks,
  6. westheimer1234

    So what's up with Nuclear Jobs for structural engineer?

    I see a lot of openings unfortunately none in Texas. What kind of clearance do they usually ask and how hard to get it to visit the plant.
  7. westheimer1234

    what a waste of time and energy..

    i got interviewed 1st by the recruiter for 1 hr over the phone.. i got interviewed by the managers/lead engineers for 1 hr over the phone.. i got onsite interview for 5 hours! can you believe that 5 hours! with 5 different managers.. i didnt get the job... wtf.. i knew i wasnt getting the job...
  8. westheimer1234

    mat foundation on piles using FEM software

    i'm still confuse which plate element best to use for the moment for rebar design. is it plate right on the point of concentrated loads say there is a pedestal (i find this overly conservative even if i spread the concentrated loads by adding fictitious diagonal "columns") or plate next to...
  9. westheimer1234

    Retrofit Books for concrete, steel, etc...

    Any recommendation for good retrofit books for concrete, steel, anchor bolt, foundation, etc.. I'll be working inside a plant were majority of what they do "retrofit" existing stuff.. thanks,
  10. westheimer1234

    what do civil/structural engineer usually do in a plant?

    what do civil/structural engineer usually do in a plant (chemical, refinery, etc..)? i have minimal experience in the site.. i have been involved on the design a lot of plants but wants to know what is the scope of civil/structural engineer when the plant is in operation already?
  11. westheimer1234

    if i take the NEW structural exam of NCEE?

    and pass, will i be an SE similar to california SE or still a PE (structural)?
  12. westheimer1234

    plate design 2 end fixed 2 end free

    is this in roarks? if not, where can i find a table for this case. thanks,
  13. westheimer1234

    anchor bolt embedment length with welded plate

    i left all my books at my house.. anyhow, am searching the internet for a guide to design embedment length with welded plate at the bottom.. also designing the plate thickness and width thanks,
  14. westheimer1234

    $25/hr no overtime pay for PE with 9 yrs exp

    i got laid off recently. no job openings in my field at least until mid next year. i work for EPC oil and gas. i have a PE with 9 yrs exp. i got a job offer for $25/hr, no 401k, no overtime pay from a small company. i was thinking accept it and leave later. but my interviewer said his biggest...
  15. westheimer1234

    would you discourage your child to take up engineering in college?

    i know i would. i find engineering one of the most unstable jobs. i work for EPC companies and they always mass hire and mass lay off.
  16. westheimer1234

    how to transfer to building or bridge design

    after college, i started working for EPC oil and gas companies for few years now.. i want to transfer to building or bridge design? how do i do that? can i transfer as newbie engineer? anyone had similar experience? thanks,

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