This is exactly what I needed to hear. I just started 6 months ago and it's been incredibly challenging mentally. We are incredibly busy and my mentor is also beyond overwhelmed which makes question and one-on-one time feel rushed. It's reassuring to hear other engineers experience the same sort of deflated confidence at the start of their career. Thanks for the awesome content!
This is so great to hear. I've been in the Civil field for 12 years. Started off as a drafter and went to school part time to get my engineering degree. I am 4 years into transitioning from the "CAD" guy, to more engineering work. The split is about 50/50 now. I definitely have my days where I question if I've made the worst mistake of my life because I feel as if things just aren't clicking. As of late, there have been many "moments of clarity" where something I perceived as impossible, begins to make sense. Hearing you say that this career is a marathon to becoming a master certainly helps! Cheers, Brendan!
Amen. Lots of interesting points here. One quite unique thing about structural engineering is that a mistake has very significant consequences, so it's only to be expected that structural engineers will be careful, continuously questioning their own judgement and competence seeking validation from others at every step. Some see this as a sign of weakness, but in many ways it is a strength. The best engineers I know are able to achieve a perfect balance of confidence and paranoia.
I failed my engineering studies (telecommunications), and so I ended up in disability care. I like this new field (+10 years), and I have gained several post-grad diplomas in various social science fields, with good grades. But, recently, due to covid and related career limitations, I am been thinking about getting a software engineering degree. I sense I have finally gained my confidence to go back to engineering studies.
Great video Brendan on a super important topic! I've seen other engineers have much more successful careers not because of superior skills or experience, but purely due to more confidence. Confidence and soft skills are critical in advancing your career.
Hi Theuns, my experience is similar, as engineers(myself included) have undervalued being Confident and soft skills, and are the most important skill you an have as a engineer. this is due to giving the client peace of mind, allowing us to win that next project or a promotion. When acting confident it is also important to be humble, so if you say something incorrect in a meeting you updated your advice. Thanks you so much for your continued support.
This is such a great video and must be shared widely. Been in that situation when I started working as a PE and got overwhelmed with mistakes which made me underconfident. Took quite a bit to overcome. Thanks for sharing such a comforting video.
Hi Brendan could you do a video on working with architects and building good relationships. I’m an undergraduate studying architecture and think this could be really beneficial.
Can't tell you how glad I am to have been an architect who emphasized engineering in his profession. Of course, it helped to not have a particular need for money. Architects struggle and given the hours and education required, the incomes are generally dismal, but I'm delighted to have done it. My understanding of the world is so much deeper than formally. Cheers,
Hi John, glad that you got a better understanding on the engineering behind a building. Should make you a better architect. Similar a an engineer I also try to get an understanding of the architecture so I can propose better solutions.
Show us how to analys loads on building May be a section either beam or column On project you working on Some of us rely on your videos as mentership program Looking forward to see a video on that Thanks It will help alot
Nice vid! We all this feeling. At 5:00, you show some black belt karate moves. Please see the end of the article "so long and thanks for the PhD." They have a good take on this. (Spoiler...once you have your knowledge "black belt" you can BEGIN your real work.
Hi Brendan happy holidays, I wish to know who get paid more b/w geotechnical engineer vs structural engineer .. currently I’m just started as junior geotechnical engineer in a small company in Melbourne., but I love structural engineer role very much
Hi Vivek, I think early on structural engineers get paid more but later in your career geotechical get more. You get more time outside as a geotechical engineer. You should do what you enjoy more.
Hi Luke if you need there help to get your foot in the door they can sometimes help. Would try many avenues first, but sometimes you need to. I needed to use one to get my second job.
Exceptional ! Sir what are the top 3 books which u would recommend to fresher engineers to climb the ladder of success faster in corporate world in shorter span of time ..
Hi mohid, improving you soft skills is the best way two suggestion soft in the new Hard and never split the difference. Both are linked in the description, hope you enjoy them. Thanks for the support.
As a fresher with no experience. What should be the focus of structural design trainee to start his/her carrier in this field? Specially when his superior is not really involved in giving him the training he/she needs. How should he/she proceed by himself.
Hi Harish, I would look at designing smaller structures and focusing on structural mechanics. There is alot of knowledge to go from knowing how to analyse load and stresses to being able to design.
Greetings Brendan, I have just graduated in Civil Engineering. I need some guidance. What do you think are problems civil engineers currently face, so that I choose that topic for my masters thesis or any hot topic you would suggest. Thanks
Hi Furquan, thanks for watching. As for topics, you should look into structural dynamics that always interest me, but the best advice is to focus on something you will enjoy as it is a complex and long year, and you will get better grades to concentrate on something you enjoy.
I have done my m.engineering in structural analysis from india now i am worried about what to do here in australia as i have no experience in this field what sort of material or software i need to learn and what course i can do to enhance my confidence in the same field.
Hi Priyanka, Engineeering doesnt change that much around the world, just how you get to the correct answer. In Australia typical construction in concrete, post tensioned slabs, precast walls and taller building it is insitu cores and columns. Just take it slowly keep studing and reviewing Austalian standard. there are course offered by Engineer Austalia, However, I am unsure how good they are.
The Timber Designers Manual by Ozelton & Baird is a good starting point too if you’re a member of the IStructE you can access the 2008 edition for free. It might not be to Eurocodes but there’s an introduction to it. Also the IStructE manuals are a great source of sound design information for everyday structures and you should get a hold of those too.
Well for you personally, how much knowledge you think you retained from university? Also, this might be a bit unrelated but I've heard it is quite difficult for international students to get a job in this field. It is easier if you're either a local or an "outstanding" international. From your experience, have you worked with internationals and is it locally favored?
I came to Australia as an student, did a master’s degree in project management but I did overseas my bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. It was very hard to find the first job, it was about networking. By knowing someone who knew I have no experience but yet he was willing to help me and train me and give me that opportunity. It sounds easy to say, but you need someone to get you through the door.
@@davidaular704 hey, thanks a lot for the input. yeah, i have heard its all about networking as well. Just a quick questions, what are some things you did? how did you build connections?
@@humpback5890 it sounds easy for people to say: create some networking. But you just don’t go to coles and buy 1kg of networking and then you are sorted. The way I built my networking was working as a tradie, working as a carpenter even though I was a qualified engineer. It is easier starting from the very bottom and making your way up, rather than trying to start with the full time job.
Excellent, there is every chance that a young graduate can go into depression due to the overwhelming info and deadlines in engineering, hope this video can solve that problem. Keep going.
Not just graduates who suffer. Been battling my episodes of low self esteem even as a experienced Engineer due to a number of circumstances. Best advice is to talk to someone either in your HR or your line manager. Maybe get some professional counselling, no need to feel ashamed to admit you need support. In my 25 years you just don’t get the time to think properly anymore and the advent of email etc means that some people expect a quick response.
Probably the best informative, motivational and learning channel for Engineers hats off to you sir, learning with you gradually i am myself a structural Engineer always love to design the strong area are Rcd design the weakest are timber structures designing.
If i master myself in autocad revit stadpro etabs ,, to design structures and want to be in design field masters is necessary in structural engineering?
Great information thank you so much! And yeah it’s really good thing to always ask for what u really supposed to do, don’t only nodding your head cause u don’t want to look bad in front of anyone.
hey brandon.i would be glad to have my query answered. i want to know about the steps we follow in manual structural design of a building when we consider gravity, earthquake,wind loads. do we firstly design a building on the basis of gravity loads and then according to the wind,earthquake analysis we make necessary changes in the design?
Hi Rushabh, thanks for watching. I will be making a video on this, but first step is gravity, as structural sizes can effect lateral forces, and slabs and columns are typically governed by gravity. Lateral resisting elements can be either governed by gravity of lateral forces. Just and iterate as required.
@@BrendanHasty thankyou! can you refer me any availaible document or a book where i can get a reference of manual design with all calculations from start to end.
This is exactly what I needed to hear. I just started 6 months ago and it's been incredibly challenging mentally. We are incredibly busy and my mentor is also beyond overwhelmed which makes question and one-on-one time feel rushed. It's reassuring to hear other engineers experience the same sort of deflated confidence at the start of their career. Thanks for the awesome content!
Hi Amarissa, thanks for the support and glad that I could help. Good luck in your career.
Jesus, you are lucky you have a mentor. I am in a frying pan, without a mentor! 😂
This is so great to hear. I've been in the Civil field for 12 years. Started off as a drafter and went to school part time to get my engineering degree. I am 4 years into transitioning from the "CAD" guy, to more engineering work. The split is about 50/50 now. I definitely have my days where I question if I've made the worst mistake of my life because I feel as if things just aren't clicking. As of late, there have been many "moments of clarity" where something I perceived as impossible, begins to make sense. Hearing you say that this career is a marathon to becoming a master certainly helps! Cheers, Brendan!
Hi Case, glad to hear things are starting to look up. Thanks for sharing and the support.
Amen. Lots of interesting points here. One quite unique thing about structural engineering is that a mistake has very significant consequences, so it's only to be expected that structural engineers will be careful, continuously questioning their own judgement and competence seeking validation from others at every step. Some see this as a sign of weakness, but in many ways it is a strength. The best engineers I know are able to achieve a perfect balance of confidence and paranoia.
Hi Peter, Thanks for the support. Agree you need to be confident in what you design, but with a solid amount of scepticism.
I failed my engineering studies (telecommunications), and so I ended up in disability care. I like this new field (+10 years), and I have gained several post-grad diplomas in various social science fields, with good grades. But, recently, due to covid and related career limitations, I am been thinking about getting a software engineering degree. I sense I have finally gained my confidence to go back to engineering studies.
Hi Niiles, hope you pass next time. Thanks for sharing and the support.
Great video Brendan on a super important topic! I've seen other engineers have much more successful careers not because of superior skills or experience, but purely due to more confidence. Confidence and soft skills are critical in advancing your career.
Hi Theuns, my experience is similar, as engineers(myself included) have undervalued being Confident and soft skills, and are the most important skill you an have as a engineer. this is due to giving the client peace of mind, allowing us to win that next project or a promotion. When acting confident it is also important to be humble, so if you say something incorrect in a meeting you updated your advice. Thanks you so much for your continued support.
This is such a great video and must be shared widely. Been in that situation when I started working as a PE and got overwhelmed with mistakes which made me underconfident. Took quite a bit to overcome. Thanks for sharing such a comforting video.
Hi Davis thanks for watching and your support. Hope it does get shared widely, to help support many more engineers.
Hi Brendan could you do a video on working with architects and building good relationships. I’m an undergraduate studying architecture and think this could be really beneficial.
Hi Sebvste I have added it to the lost thanks for the suggestion.
Can't tell you how glad I am to have been an architect who emphasized engineering in his profession. Of course, it helped to not have a particular need for money. Architects struggle and given the hours and education required, the incomes are generally dismal, but I'm delighted to have done it. My understanding of the world is so much deeper than formally. Cheers,
Hi John, glad that you got a better understanding on the engineering behind a building. Should make you a better architect. Similar a an engineer I also try to get an understanding of the architecture so I can propose better solutions.
Great advice Brendan!
Hi Edward, thanks for the support.
Thank you Brendan.
Thanks for the support Takunda.
Show us how to analys loads on building
May be a section either beam or column
On project you working on
Some of us rely on your videos as mentership program
Looking forward to see a video on that
Thanks
It will help alot
Hi CW, glad that my videos are helpful. I have added it to the list.
Nice vid! We all this feeling.
At 5:00, you show some black belt karate moves. Please see the end of the article "so long and thanks for the PhD." They have a good take on this. (Spoiler...once you have your knowledge "black belt" you can BEGIN your real work.
Hi Dr tick-tock, thanks for the support. Agree engineering like like getting a black belt after have gotten there you have only started the journey.
thank you sir, it was very helpful.
Hi Bashir, thanks for the support.
Hi Brendan happy holidays, I wish to know who get paid more b/w geotechnical engineer vs structural engineer .. currently I’m just started as junior geotechnical engineer in a small company in Melbourne., but I love structural engineer role very much
Hi Vivek, I think early on structural engineers get paid more but later in your career geotechical get more. You get more time outside as a geotechical engineer. You should do what you enjoy more.
Thanks a lot for this video
Thanks for watching Nomadic.
Hi Brendan, keen to know your thoughts on using a recruiter for intern/grad job. Really appreciate your help and quality videos. Kind regards
Hi Luke if you need there help to get your foot in the door they can sometimes help. Would try many avenues first, but sometimes you need to. I needed to use one to get my second job.
@@BrendanHasty Hi Brendan, thanks a lot for your advice. I hope you are enjoying your holidays.
Exceptional ! Sir what are the top 3 books which u would recommend to fresher engineers to climb the ladder of success faster in corporate world in shorter span of time ..
Hi mohid, improving you soft skills is the best way two suggestion soft in the new Hard and never split the difference. Both are linked in the description, hope you enjoy them. Thanks for the support.
As a fresher with no experience. What should be the focus of structural design trainee to start his/her carrier in this field? Specially when his superior is not really involved in giving him the training he/she needs. How should he/she proceed by himself.
Hi Harish, I would look at designing smaller structures and focusing on structural mechanics. There is alot of knowledge to go from knowing how to analyse load and stresses to being able to design.
Greetings Brendan, I have just graduated in Civil Engineering. I need some guidance. What do you think are problems civil engineers currently face, so that I choose that topic for my masters thesis or any hot topic you would suggest. Thanks
Hi Furquan, thanks for watching. As for topics, you should look into structural dynamics that always interest me, but the best advice is to focus on something you will enjoy as it is a complex and long year, and you will get better grades to concentrate on something you enjoy.
@@BrendanHasty Thanks☺
What would be the best structural mechanics book you would recommend?
Hi Siddharth, for complex structural mechanics roaks linked in the description. Simple knowledge a book like the pocket engineer by fiona cob.
I have done my m.engineering in structural analysis from india now i am worried about what to do here in australia as i have no experience in this field what sort of material or software i need to learn and what course i can do to enhance my confidence in the same field.
Hi Priyanka, Engineeering doesnt change that much around the world, just how you get to the correct answer. In Australia typical construction in concrete, post tensioned slabs, precast walls and taller building it is insitu cores and columns. Just take it slowly keep studing and reviewing Austalian standard. there are course offered by Engineer Austalia, However, I am unsure how good they are.
i'm graduating from B.Eng Structural engineering. i feel like they haven't taught us enough about wood structures. any good books for that?
Hi Daniel, there is a good website wood solutions. hope that helps. Congratulations on the pending graduation.
The Timber Designers Manual by Ozelton & Baird is a good starting point too if you’re a member of the IStructE you can access the 2008 edition for free. It might not be to Eurocodes but there’s an introduction to it. Also the IStructE manuals are a great source of sound design information for everyday structures and you should get a hold of those too.
Learn, try, reflect, repeat. Sounds like startup mentality.
Well for you personally, how much knowledge you think you retained from university? Also, this might be a bit unrelated but I've heard it is quite difficult for international students to get a job in this field. It is easier if you're either a local or an "outstanding" international. From your experience, have you worked with internationals and is it locally favored?
I came to Australia as an student, did a master’s degree in project management but I did overseas my bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. It was very hard to find the first job, it was about networking. By knowing someone who knew I have no experience but yet he was willing to help me and train me and give me that opportunity. It sounds easy to say, but you need someone to get you through the door.
Hi Pekin, uni teaches you how to think, then you learn how to be a engineer when you start working.
@@BrendanHasty You didnt answer the full question, hope its not a sensitive question. regardless, super appriciative of your channel, actual gem.
@@davidaular704 hey, thanks a lot for the input. yeah, i have heard its all about networking as well. Just a quick questions, what are some things you did? how did you build connections?
@@humpback5890 it sounds easy for people to say: create some networking. But you just don’t go to coles and buy 1kg of networking and then you are sorted. The way I built my networking was working as a tradie, working as a carpenter even though I was a qualified engineer. It is easier starting from the very bottom and making your way up, rather than trying to start with the full time job.
Excellent, there is every chance that a young graduate can go into depression due to the overwhelming info and deadlines in engineering, hope this video can solve that problem. Keep going.
Hi Deepak thanks for the support. Hope it does help many young engineers.
Not just graduates who suffer. Been battling my episodes of low self esteem even as a experienced Engineer due to a number of circumstances.
Best advice is to talk to someone either in your HR or your line manager. Maybe get some professional counselling, no need to feel ashamed to admit you need support. In my 25 years you just don’t get the time to think properly anymore and the advent of email etc means that some people expect a quick response.
Hi sir can you make a video about the work of junior engineers.
Hi Alexsander, I will try and accommodate thanks for the suggestion.
Probably the best informative, motivational and learning channel for Engineers hats off to you sir, learning with you gradually i am myself a structural Engineer always love to design the strong area are Rcd design the weakest are timber structures designing.
Hi Anwar, thanks for watching the the support. Glad that I can help you on your engineering journey. looks like I should do a video on timber design
I want to be like u what should i do for this to became professional engineer
Hi T you need to get a civil engineering degree, then hopefully love the field. Then keep studying.
I have already done my bachelors of engineering now i want to be a professional like u ,, is masters in structures must for structural engineer ??
If i master myself in autocad revit stadpro etabs ,, to design structures and want to be in design field masters is necessary in structural engineering?
Great information thank you so much! And yeah it’s really good thing to always ask for what u really supposed to do, don’t only nodding your head cause u don’t want to look bad in front of anyone.
Hi Mohamed, thanks for the support. Glad that you found it helpful.
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Thanks Robert
hey brandon.i would be glad to have my query answered.
i want to know about the steps we follow in manual structural design of a building when we consider gravity, earthquake,wind loads. do we firstly design a building on the basis of gravity loads and then according to the wind,earthquake analysis we make necessary changes in the design?
Hi Rushabh, thanks for watching. I will be making a video on this, but first step is gravity, as structural sizes can effect lateral forces, and slabs and columns are typically governed by gravity. Lateral resisting elements can be either governed by gravity of lateral forces. Just and iterate as required.
@@BrendanHasty thankyou!
can you refer me any availaible document or a book where i can get a reference of manual design with all calculations from start to end.
Are you 50? You look like 40!
Hi Mr P, thanks for comment, almost 40 a couple of years. Must be wise beyond my years.