Bridge Engineer Vs Building Engineer

[CE475]

Hello,

I am hoping to get some career guidance as I will be graduating with my MS soon and need to pick a path within structural engineering. I am leaning towards the design of bridges or buildings and would like to hear some perspectives of these jobs from those in the industry.

Thanks

 

[cvg]

do you prefer working for engineers or for architects? (Although some of the largest bridges may be designed by an architect also)

 

[UcfSE]

Pick the one you enjoyed more.

 

[TexasBridge]

Bridge engineers make a little more and don't work as many hours from experience. All my classmates went into buildings and I pursued bridges. I make about 8-10% more than they do and work 40-45 hours/week compared to 45-50 hours/week. And I dont have to deal with architects which seems to be the biggest thing.