If I was to Start Over My Engineering Career, Here's How

We all wish we could start over this is how I would start over my engineering career. I fell into many career traps as I progressed; these are the career advice I wish I had known earlier.
these engineering career tips will allow you to progress your career fast, but most importantly it, does not allow about your hard engineering skills, but you also need to have good soft skills to navigate the engineering consultancy office also allow you to describe complex engineering problems to non-technical problems,
this video will provide a wide range of both things I wish I had known earlier, what our most important skills are and how to not waste time when you are starting out your engineering career
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[@darlenelalainecunanan3049]

My takeaway from this video. 1. Start with small firm - to get more repetitious on your work/job and have an expansion of different types of problems you may solve - small projects are hard as bigger projects - see small projects as stepping stones to your career goal - don't stay too long on the small firm especially when you stop learning, it's time to move on (play: thank you next by ari) 2. Don't chase the money - learning&experince >> money/salary - but don't work underpaid - pay for yourself (attending seminars and training) 3. Focus on engineering mechanics - study the basics like how the building behaves - know to break complex problems into simple solutions 4. Increase problem-solving skill - treat complex design/s of architects as a challenge - you should encourage and enjoy problem-solving 5. Understand the codes - study and know your local codes - codes are guidance still use your engineering judgement 6. Level up communication skill - communicate/explain complex ideas to simpler one to the person who doesn't have the same knowledge as you - for written communication, double-check/proofread first - followed up a call after you sent an email for the correct intent - read books about effectively communicating 7. Devote time on serious learning - learning must part of your engineering career - learn something helpful for your career >> netflix

[@BrendanHasty]

Wow, thanks for the summary, great work!

[@yapjason7056]

As an 5 years experienced structural engineer, I definitely concur what Brendan had said. Starting in a small firm really makes me all rounder not only in structural knowledge, but also some business skills and construction skills.

[@BrendanHasty]

Hi Jason, glad that you resonated with my thoughts. Thanks for the support.

[@alvanruoya2993]

Coming all the way from Africa (kenya) and saying THANKS FOR THE ADVICE 😃.

[@clintonchijioke330]

Great learning from a true Structural Engr. 🙏

[@BrendanHasty]

Glad that you enjoyed it Clinton

[@skusaid8512]

SIr Great Job....I'm 2nd yr BTech in Civil Engineering from Kashmir studying in Kolkata India...ur vids are always inspiring!!

[@BrendanHasty]

Hi SK Usald, Good luck in your study, great to see the reach of my content

[@supergilliar]

Thank you, it is great to hear all of your advice as a student graduating this spring!

[@BrendanHasty]

Thanks lion, good luck on your graduation and thanks for the support.

[@kristina1644]

Thank you for the video!

[@heejun.]

Thanks Brendan for sharing your knowledge and tips !

[@BrendanHasty]

Glad you found them helpful. Thanks for the support.

[@malikdaniyel146]

Hi Brendan, you said some valid points but the two that stands out to me was communication skills and design codes.

[@BrendanHasty]

Hi Malik, thanks for the support Codes are important but only as guides. Too often people either use them to justify breaking structural mechanics or don't know them enough and miss critical detailing or design requirements. If you want you progress communication is the most important.

[@malikdaniyel146]

@@BrendanHasty yes I do agree with your notion of people using design codes to justify breaking rules and bot fully understand them. I remember my ex boss saying that codes are a temporary guide for engineers when designing but the nature of the structure and common sense prevails when selecting such codes.

[@MrJesusLovesYou91]

Thanks Brandon, you are the best!

[@BrendanHasty]

Hi Kondwani, thanks for the support

[@william0mccarthy]

Thanks Brendan, really enjoyed this video

[@BrendanHasty]

Hi Will thanks for watching and the support.

[@robinllabres5969]

Im 43 with a 3d design based work history a mixture of civils and mechanical experience. I have a basic knowledge and understanding of design calculations, I would really love to get into more of the Civil engineering side of things and progress my at present limited knowledge of design calculations as far as I can. I have really developed a passion for it but im limited as i have no other engeer/ mentors to help me develop. I'm worried that my age is a limiting factor and will go against me😢

[@oimpe]

Awesome Video man!!Thanks!

[@BrendanHasty]

Hi Ivan glad that you enjoyed it and thanks for the support.

[@antonzangl9018]

Thanks for sharing another advice video, Brendan. Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@BrendanHasty]

Thanks for the support Anton. Also wishing you and your family a prosperous and happy 2023

[@DeepakKrishna11]

Good points mate.

[@BrendanHasty]

Thanks for the continued support Deepak

[@staffordbiggs4966]

We are Structural Engineers nice video about skills

[@BrendanHasty]

Thanks for your time to watch!

[@xog-hel]

Good vedio Brendan i am in civil engineering and i want to be structural engineer so can you make another vedio of areas we have to focus and some advices to do in our learning process Thanks

[@mohamedamro]

Hi Barden, thanks for your amazing videos, can you suggest courses for design of concrete and steel structures according to the Australian standards? I would really appreciate

[@BrendanHasty]

I've been thinking of developing courses myself early 2024, need to find time to do that, work is too busy. But will announce once it's ready.

[@LyfongMENG]

Great advice, Thank you sir. I am a fresh graduate.

[@BrendanHasty]

Hi Lyfong, thanks for watching. Glad that you enjoyed the video

[@panashemolebaleng2004]

Thank you sir

[@BrendanHasty]

thanks for the support Panashe

[@peeolo]

welcome back

[@BrendanHasty]

thanks Paolo, hope you enjoyed it.

[@peeolo]

@@BrendanHasty yes. as Always

[@BUTCH0120]

Never send any type of written communication without putting it aside for a bit, then reviewing and revising it as needed before hitting the send key.

[@dykodesigns]

Yes, this is super important. The second time you read through something you might spot typos or rephrase sentences to improve the text. I often let a co-worker read over it as well, as they look at it with fresh eyes and may come with suggestions or spot errors that have been missed. Also, make sure it’s not accidentally sent to the wrong recipients as it’s easy to make these mistakes in a hurry. Happened to me recently, I relied a bit too quickly on Outlook’s auto completion in the adress field. It got sent to the wrong person, luckily the recipient notified me shortly after with the question if the message was intended for them. Luckily it was not that painfull, but lesson learned.

[@BrendanHasty]

This is great advice, also similar along the lines is to not respond under anger. Phone calls are always the best way to respond as sometimes emails are be misinterpreted.

[@BrendanHasty]

I also do not full out the address field prior to my proff reading to make sure it isn't accidentally sent. Also need to remember to attached the files you said you would, that mistake is made all the time.

[@BUTCH0120]

@@dykodesigns YES! Double check addressees!

[@explorerjlc1743]

Communication >>>> technical skills if you want to make money.

[@BrendanHasty]

You need both but agree communication skills are most important

[@mddanish9274]

Your advice are very helpful sir thank you. Sir I am recent graduate engineer I had knowledge of structural software like staadpro & tekla. Can I start my career in structural engineer without master's.

[@BrendanHasty]

Certainly! Most of my fellow colleagues don't have masters, working experience is more important.

[@mddanish9274]

@@BrendanHasty thank you sir

[@joshuaimiavan5439]

❤❤

[@BrendanHasty]

Thanks for the support