Why NOT to Major in Civil Structural Engineering

In this video I go over 5 reasons to not major in civil engineering. Many of these things I had no idea about before I decided to major in civil engineering so I think this will help those trying to decide. Enjoy :)

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00:00 Intro
00:37 Reason #1
02:25 Reason #2
03:50 Reason #3
05:31 Reason #4
06:52 Reason #5

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WHO AM I:
I’m Ben, a graduate structural engineer. I make videos about tech, engineering, productivity and self-development. On this channel I hope to provide entertainment, advice and knowledge for aspiring and young students and professionals.

[buddhiesharma]

Every field has pro and cons. But be proud that you are structural engineers 💪

[A.Hisham]

Well, in my country Algeria, civil engineer is the best domain someone can engage to make a career, a good payment, a lot of projects.

[ammarwaraich]

Great video. As someone in consulting within the Civil Engineering realm - I agree with all your points. Have to have a genuine passion for it in order to succeed long term. Certainly in consulting time management is the biggest skill that is utilised. Have to be a pro at managing multiple projects whilst being technically competent and efficient. Could be very challenging for a grad in the beginning but very rewarding once you get used to it. Although the learning never stops and there would be always new challenges, you just get more comfortable dealing with it and working under pressure as you get more experienced.

[Tom-qory]

Once you get 10+ years of experience and become professionally qualified, you can start your own firm. Most employers pay quite low compared to what you could get working for yourself

[tome]

Structural engineering is by far the most beautiful spec in my opinion. Everything you do has practical implications and real world consequences. You the same liability for human life as do doctors, and in many cases a strcutral failure is much more catastrophic. I am actually proud to bear so much responsibility wtih my designs because that tells me I'm making a positive impact on society. Not to mention, the theoretical complexity and elegance of the theory we are taught, how everything ends up fitting together like a jigsaw puzzle from connection design to seismic and gravity just amazes me. Our specialisation is as old as time and will continue to be indespinsable to humanity. Proud start working soon.

[amazingchittesh]

Feels like I am kinda late to know this

[DeepakKrishna]

very well put together video mate. Keep going.

[veena]

Very interesting nice what a detailed information superb 😘😘😘

[veena]

Awww what a wonderful information loved it so sweet of you😃😃😃😘

[ncascadehiker]

Good to hear the Australian perspective. Same as the US.

[industrialarts]

I think a lot of this applies to more commodity type engineering services. Ie: Basic structural engineering of standard buildings. You can make more money if you work for a more specialized company. I work for a company that designs and builds custom marine heavy lift equipment. We get payed a lot more than what a conventional engineering company would offer. It's also a lot more interesting because every project is different.
Honestly, as an engineer, I wouldn't recommend working for an engineering firm.

[veena]

What a useful video It really help other people those who are studying Engineer 😀😀😀

[coniston]

I would love to know how to deal with difficult clients or dodgy tradesmen & builders, how to communicate properly or any tips on it. If you haven't made a video on it, I think that might be a good idea. Thanks Ben!

[miggygaluza]

Me as a current 4th year Structural Civil Engineering student, I say I agree with everything engineer Hielscher mentioned hahahahhaa

[ammarsheikh]

Amazing I am recently graduated as a civil Engineer and now working as site/QSEngineer for a high rise buildings for about 6 months and wanted to switch to structural side, what are your suggestions to me?
And thank you for these amazing videos

[JanIncognito]

My wife’s a registered architect and every item that you pointed out applies to her field as welll: deadlines, constant problem solving, endless liaising with builders and low pay compared to effort. A lot of her peers simply go to project management to earn double the pay for a fraction of the accountability that architects and engineers deal with. Cruel world out there…

[engrxtn]

We civil engineers should join together and stop designing/working until we get better salaries. The world runs on civil engineers…without us…society wouldn’t be able to continue as is. We are way underpaid…

[DarkCastleBoy]

But if there is a reason to major in it must be - it's the only easiest branch compare to others coz we can see our work whereas EE CSE and ECE can't see the Computer Electronics and electrical activity going on. Another reason it's one of the oldest and vast branch so getting job becomes easier coz u can work in many different sectors coz every sector comes under Civil Engineering

[xavier.]

You would have saved my life if you posted this like a 4 years back. Now I just graduated in civil eng and my whole life has become a mess!

[chedanielmiyanwi]

I'm a Civil Engineering Student and I really wish to work with you.