Civil Structural Engineering – Reality vs Expectations

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Reality vs expectations for a career in the civil structural engineering industry. Mostly relevant to those looking to get into the building structural engineering design industry in the U.S.

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Mat Picardal is a structural project manager at DCI Engineers. This video and this channel does not necessarily reflect the opinion nor beliefs of DCI Engineers. All thoughts expressed are purely his own observations and experiences.

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Disclaimer: Mat Picardal, P.E. does not technically hold the title "structural engineer" in California. Any claim of it in the videos or descriptions is unintentional and is superseded by the title "structural project manager".
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What are your reality vs expectations?

MatPicardal
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Hahaha loved the reality of the first point 🤣 "You dont know shit!".

margsl
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As one wise man once said: " If the company is not willing to train you, don't even consider it as your potential employer! ".

MegaToyy
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Me: studying engineering
Him: you dont know shit!
Me: *pikachu face*

AlphaAussies
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wow.!! a structural engineer and a youtuber at the same time. my dream life.

engr.jayvee
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Prepare to get yelled at and pressured from every direction. RFIs, handholding, fixing contractor screwups. Oh, and law suits are a thing. No matter how good you are, it will happen. Even if your firm did everything right.

melissaquinn
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Listen to this man! Everything said in this video I experienced. Thought I was hot sh** coming out of school. My education focused on all technical aspects of the job but in all honesty no one cared about my calcs. The focus was the drawings, the design - this is what clients pay for, that is how engineerings firms make money. The sooner you get efficient at designing and creating the drawings that you know you can qualify later, the sooner you’ll be more productive and therefore valuable to a company.

davidferreras
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As the Publisher of STRUCTURE magazine, I was amazed to see a lovely pile of past issues on the back table. GREAT way to keep up with the industry and hear about real-world projects and what "real" structural engineers are doing. Another thing to remember - projects are similar, but the excitement comes from the fact that each project is and will be unique. Excellent, "real-world" explanation! And your enthusiasm is contagious.

cmspe
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Oh my god, an SE YouTuber. Thank you so much for representing us on here. They are so obscure compared to all the Tech YouTubers that I had sort of given up. Please continue to make videos about the community, career and lifestyles so it can get some exposure, and if possible, get some Zoom interviews with other SE's all around the country.

OuterRem
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I've just passed my PE in Oregon and have been doing mostly vertical work with some lateral work. This video is fantastic absolutely spot on.

thejoshpope
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This is so helpful thank you so much! I'm a fresh graduate of civil engineer and i'm really anxious about getting my first job since I feel like i haven't really retained any of what i learned in school but this puts my mind at ease somehow knowing that it's normal to not know a lot of things about the structural engineering business operates

kenbe
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These videos are great man. Keep them coming. I’m about to start a graduate engineering role. This has given me more clarity on what to possibly expect. Thanks dude

alialsafar
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These videos have been such a great tool as I navigate into the structural engineering job market coming right out of grad school! Love the engagement & keep the knowledge flowing!

cornerstoneproductions
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As a retired structural engineer I completely relate. I would add that communication with MEP and the architect is essential. And, architects are a completely different animal than an engineer. Their communication style will likely be very different than you see between engineers.

charleshanson
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"ask questions" excellent bit of advice, something I always tell our fresh graduates! If they are not asking any questions then we start to get worried.

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I am a structural engineering student and I like your vlogs. You are one of my inspiration, from India 🇮🇳

prapul
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Nice, it's so helpful when someone that's actually working in the real world tell you what's waiting for you when you finally get your engineer degree, thanks for the video, greetings.

FrancoAlcudia
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I have been practicing SE in Bay Area for 20+ years and agree with you completely. Keep up the good work👍

anindyadutta
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Just popped out on my recommended videos.. I'll keep all your tips in my mind...keep doing this videos to help those who have difficulties adjusting to professional world...

norjihads.
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This is amazing. I am a young civil engineer myself and this is the best thing that I have come across in a while.

davidaj