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Meet Our Intern! 🌟 Jeremy, a first-generation college student, chose Civil Engineering due to the high demand for civil engineers. He is aware of their critical role in shaping and maintaining communities and sees the field as an opportunity for personal and community growth. Here's Jeremey's advice for aspiring Civil Engineers: "My advice to someone who is considering a career in civil engineering would be that you do not have to be a genius; all you have to do is put in the time and the effort. Anything with a greater return will require greater effort."

As we welcome the start of the school holidays, here are some reminders of how engineering will come into play with much of what we do this summer! #engineeringfacts #featsinengineering #civilengineer #construction #structuralengineer #digitalengineer #digitaltransformation #industryfour #engineer #engineering #CADS

🚧𝑴𝒚 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑰 𝒓𝒆𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕 𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒈𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒕 In the scorching heat of July 2023, I traveled 50 kilometers to a construction site. It was 45°C, and I was there as a civil engineering intern at Blue World City. Spoiler: I only lasted one day. Here’s what happened: I met my supervisor with an idea I thought could make waves. At the time, I was experimenting with AI and proposed using company data to train models that could boost efficiency. The response? A blunt, resounding no. It wasn’t just rejection—it was the realization that this industry wasn’t ready for innovation. That day, standing on the site, I made a decision: I would never work as a civil engineer. What happened next? I shifted my focus to revolutionizing the industry I once turned away from. Today, I’m pursuing a clear, forward-looking path in a field that’s on the brink of explosive growth. Sometimes, rejection isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of something bigger. What’s one rejection you’ve faced that ended up being a blessing in disguise? P.S. If this post resonated, feel free to share it. Someone else might need the reminder. ♻️

A month or so ago, I was featured in the Civil Engineering Magazine of the American Society of Civil Engineers to share the great work my colleagues and I have been putting into our Intro to Civil Engineering summer course at Purdue University, "Developing Tomorrow' Infrastructure: an Introduction to Civil Engineering." The course is a great way to inspire students to choose a career in Civil Engineering and to share the research we have been conducting during our Ph.D. studies. You can find the full article following this link: https://lnkd.in/gHcTgK_8

Working with engineers can be… well, let’s just say you never quite 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙙 to it. They can even surprise you now and then... You don’t get used to the moments when you see something different in their expression when talking about helping their daughter with her school project. You don’t get used to their stories about the weird things they’ve encountered on projects… like an alligator named Charlie. You don’t get used to the proud smile that slowly sneaks across their face when they witness the “lightbulb” moment of an intern who just applied what they’ve taught them. Edward Guinn, P.E. and GEL’s Civil Engineering Group are some of the engineers that may just surprise you! And if you follow the worn path on the carpet of GEL Engineering’s Charleston office, you’ll likely find Eddie. Yes, if he’s on the phone, he’s usually pacing around the office. Just another thing we love about our engineers. 😊 Join GEL's team! Check out our open opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/euyzFXCi

I am happy to share that the American Society of Civil Engineers has recognized me as one of 10 Collegiate 'New Faces of Civil Engineering'! I am honored to be part of this great group of students representing the bold future of civil engineers. Please feel free to read this article to learn more about why I got interested in this field, and what I hope to accomplish once I begin my career.

In the second semester of my MSc program, I immersed myself in the module of Structural Analysis and Design for Fire. This specialized area of study captivated me as I delved into the intricate dynamics of how structures respond to fire incidents and the subsequent design considerations for enhancing fire resistance. Learning about the complexities involved in ensuring structural integrity under extreme heat conditions was both fascinating and crucial. Exploring the various analytical techniques and design methodologies tailored specifically for fire scenarios was particularly enlightening. Understanding how different materials and structural configurations behave under fire-induced stresses provided invaluable insights into creating safer and more resilient built environments. Moreover, delving into case studies of Cardington Full-Scale Fire test and real-world examples such as the Grenfell Tower fire and World Trade Center To underscored the practical implications of incorporating fire-resistant design principles into structural engineering practices. Witnessing the pivotal role that innovative design solutions play in mitigating fire risks and safeguarding lives and property further fueled my passion for this field. I am excited to contribute to the advancement of fire-resistant structural engineering practices, ensuring that our built environment remains resilient in the face of fire hazards.

The mechanical and civil engineering (MCE) department hosted two one-week summer camps. On June 10 and June 17, approximately 40 middle and high school students visited CIVS to learn the state-of-the-art technologies in simulation and visualization and applications. Chenn Zhou Purdue University Northwest PNW School of Engineering PNW CES #engineering #simulation #visualization #steelindustry #virtualreality

How did I learn the ropes in my career? I pretty much just wrote and wrote and wrote content, trial and error learning. There were a couple of HubSpot modules I did here and there, but actual training and specialist advice was relatively thin on the ground in my early professional years. It was fun, but (perhaps it's just me) I kinda think learning about marketing makes you better at marketing... Anyhow, my point is that I'm delighted to see the engineers in our team at Metis Consultants | Certified B Corp™️ get some top advice on developing their careers and building towards success ❤️ #careerdevelopment #marketing #engineering #civilengineering

Industry Future Joshua King is a Bachelor of Civil Engineering Honors student studying with a specialisation in Professional Practices at UTS. He has been interning at Menard Oceania over the past year and shares his experience.   When asked about his interest in Civil Engineering, Josh said:    “Nothing was quite as exciting to me as the world humans built around us. Growing up in Sydney, we had a pretty spectacular array of amazing projects that we got to look at every day. It is a pretty special place to grow up, with amazing engineering feats all around us. That’s what inspired me to get into civil engineering. I have always found big projects in geotechnical areas interesting. Geotech is exciting. It’s kind of an adventure, like a roller coaster.”   Josh shared with us his experience so far at Menard:   “I learn a lot at Menard because we encompass so many different areas from design to project management. I get to experience the very base of a project, seeing where it starts, the business side of it, and moving into the design. It is great to have all these very smart people around you who can teach you little tricks and push you forward in all the technology aspects of things and then think it out on the other side on-site and see those designs come into reality.”   Josh is writing his thesis on stone columns and gets to work on one of our major stone columns projects in Central NSW. “You have some really intelligent people who’ve been doing things for a long time. Supervisors and engineers who are very experienced in different types of projects nationally and internationally. It’s pretty valuable to have them all together. I would say in terms of being the main contractor, the size of the scope of it, the number of cranes, the number of people. That makes it exciting because it feels like it’s a rising tide. It feels like everything’s pushing forward. New jobs are coming in; bigger jobs are coming in. It’s been exciting!!” #civilengineering #groundimprovement #studies #internship #dams #mining #future #foundations