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afraid · May 12, 2015

I'm looking to start doing some structural design at an entry level. I have no previous real world design experience. I would like to know what are my best options, and any career advice will be deeply appreciated. I think I have nothing to lose, but everything to win.

Ramnares P.E. · May 12, 2015

You'll be better off working for a design company under a mentor. My old company is currently hiring Junior Structural Engineers. Try sending a resume here: http://www.gibbscox.com/career_opportunity/junior-structural-engineer/

mustang462002 · May 13, 2015

Ramnares,

How proficient in structural design do new hires need to be. I've always wondered if new hires are given tasks to perform using a calculations and notes. This way the new hire can reference books and get up to speed.

Ramnares P.E. · May 13, 2015

A standard engineering background (BS degree) is all that's really required. Some experience in Structural engineering would always be preferred. I have seen new grads hired that were basically walked through the process. You may end up peer reviewing basic structural calcs and drawings, perform calcs using Design Data Sheets, and familiarize yourself with standard structural software (NASTRAN, FEMAP etc.) via tutorials before being shepherded through your first few models. There's a massive wealth of experience on staff and, at least when I was there, they were very good about tutoring new hires.