I have the same questions lol someone pls answer!

Thanks so much! My university has a 5 years masters program that really makes getting that degree a lot quicker! And to answer your questions: 1) there is a lot of math and science involved with this degree. I was using physics in nearly all of my upper level classes so yeah, very involved. 2) I would inspect sites nearly every day. It was part of my job description though and it differs by field as well as experience. The more experienced engineers at my company would rarely perform any inspections and I expect that translate in other companies as well. Does that help answer your question?

@@AdamJasperr I have a question... how much physics and how much mathematics are involved in civil engineering?..pls reply

Not a bit, more of a tip haha ;P

The calculations vary widely, but I’d say I use calculations I actually did learn in class. The different things you learn in the classroom tend to be the same things you use on the job (at least in civil engineering)

My company worked exclusively out of AutoCAD but it’s pretty common for civil engineers to use a lot more programs. I’ve worked at places that use Revit heavily along with some other engineering software for calculating random things that bolt strength and concrete strength.

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If you get a job as a Site Engineer, you'll most likely get the exposure that you are looking for. Most importantly, the employer should be someone that gets into all kinds of works.

Enough to do to groceries and perhaps indulge in a bit if a snack

I think those were 16", plenty for an 8' foundation wall

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate that! I graduated in 2020, I got pretty lucky because my school offers a combined 5 year program where I earn my BS in four years and then my MS in one.

@@AdamJasperr what school did you graduate from if i may ask. im a sophmore in highschool and kind of freaking out about my career path😩

​@@AdamJasperrhow can you become a proffeser in civil engineering

Oh my gosh, such a great question!! The standard used to be engineers printing off the plans and carrying those with them to the site! Now a days I do use my phone and tablets, so you’re right on the money!

@@AdamJasperr do they pay much?is it worth studying civil engineering

Great question Frank! I’ve work in construction, geotechnical, and structural and I’d have to say structural is my favorite. The work feels a lot more meaningful to me, though I haven’t worked much on bridges! Who knows if or how I’d like it haha

It's the best part of my morning!

Great question! The salary varies heavily on your location of work and the experience you have. Because I had both my masters degree as well as 3 summers of internships, I was able to negotiate my salary up to reflect my experience. When in doubt, check Glassdoor for salaries in your area to see if you’re getting paid enough and make sure you always ask for more!

Where I work theres just a salary band. After x amount of years you move up slowly. Should be earning at least a million by the time you're 350

I would love to do these inspections instead of old bridges in the middle of rural Africa

I did a 2 years masters time. I'm now working for 3 years and I confidently say that the others who started earlier are now earning better salaries. It's all about the experience. Maybe in the long run they'll look for guys with advanced degrees to preferably take over important roles.

I usually inspected site every day. The housing market is really booming at the moment and construction is working at a really fast pace to get the homes done. But this can vary depending on the number of houses being built, as well as the company you are with.

@@AdamJasperr can i become a structural engineer with a bachelor in civil engineering?

Typically what I’ve found is that your graduate studies are where you begin to focus your area of expertise. For example, I earned my masters in civil engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering. That really just means that I took a lot more structural classes because that was the area I wanted to go into. But you could do anything from geotechnical, to construction, to project management, it really just depends on your school and what classes it has to offer.

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Degree does count as much as experience.. I got the same pay as a masters compared to a graduate

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Absolutely! Civil and environmental engineers will take a lot of the same core classes. Outside of an environmental engineer, I’d say civil engineers are the next best thing!

Same.but also about just Civil engineering

I’d say just try as best as you can to see what kind of work you’ll actually be doing on the job. For me, I sort of romanticized the work I would be doing as a structural engineer and when I finally started working, it didn’t line up with what I imagined. Just do your research and see if you can shadow/intern with any companies in that industry.

Same! Nursing isnt for me either and really looking into civil engineering. Pls let me know if you find anything about making such a big switch

@@AdamJasperr so u regret being a structural engineer?

I'm in the same situation as you!! 2nd year of biomedical science but I want to switch to civil engineering at my university

Oh my gosh, I'm so curious what that would be like!

How is comp sci day in the life?

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Yeah I have! It was super stressful the first few times just because I hadn’t built a relationship with the foreman and that meant they had to do more work really quickly before the concrete comes. But once I did get to know them, there was a certain level of respect garnered between us that made it so much easier.

Which country? All I can give in sa is about 25-40 per month Rand. Mostly 35k/mon

Salary is going to vary widely depending on experience, school level, and location. Check Glass door and they will give you user submitted stats where you can see how different civil engineers are paid!

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You need to do civil engineering and then masters in structural engineering