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Structural Civil Engineer

Explore the life of a 26-year-old Civil Engineer based in Chicago, detailing his job skills, work environment, education journey, and aspirations in the field. Learn about the rewarding aspects of this profession and the necessary qualities for success.

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Structural Civil Engineer

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  1. Structural Civil Engineer By: Kyle Conner

  2. Basic Life • Age: 26 • Residence: Chicago, Illinois • Outside of work: Rest, watch T.V., Game.

  3. Career • Title: Engineer • When & Why: I chose this job when I got out of high school because I always had was interested in construction and how buildings were designed. • Employer: CLT Group

  4. Skills: • Excellent numeracy skills • Excellent analytical skills • In-depth scientific knowledge • Good problem-solving skills • Familiarity with computers and software programs • Good communication and inter-personal skills • Good technical skills • The ability to work well as part of a team • The ability to use own initiative • The ability to pay close attention to detail • The ability to explain complex conceptual information in simple terms • The ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure • The ability to stick to tight budgets A willingness to take responsibility for major decisions

  5. Job Life • Environment: Generally I work indoors in an office, However I do get to spend time on construction sites to monitor operations and solve problems at the site. • Favorite part of it all: The People. • Salary: $77,560 yearly. $37.29 hourly.

  6. School • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville • Courses Engineering Design-Design products requiring principles of design. Masonry Structures-Intro to Masonry design code. Mechanics of Solids-Elastic deformations and stress in 2D structures.

  7. Challenging Advanced Steel Design- Learning to make structures out of steel strong enough to withstand earthquakes. Advanced Structural Analysis- 2D and 3D trusses and frames, emphasis on matrix methods. • Getting through the courses required a lot of studying and practice with the programs we used. • Helpful Resources- The school has many research labs for advanced study and research.

  8. Degrees and After School • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering • Licenses- One in all 50 states for Engineering • Personality- Many of my co-workers would call me a friendly hard working person. • I want to be able to help everyone and just do the best I can in my career.

  9. Summary • If you want an exciting and challenging career, a fantastic salary potential, a high demanding job and the ability to work world wide, consider becoming a Structural Civil Engineer. • You can be who you are, use your imagination to bring what you want to life.

  10. Kelchner, L. (n.d.). Do I Need a Professional Engineer License to Be a Civil Engineer? | eHow.com. eHow | How to Videos, Articles & More - Discover the expert in you. | eHow.com. Retrieved February 1, 2013, from http://www.ehow.com/info_12017633_need-professional-engineer-license-civil-engineer.html Our Facilities - School of Engineering. (n.d.). Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Retrieved February 1, 2013, from http://www.siue.edu/engineering/facilities.shtml School of Engineering - Civil Engineering - Courses. (n.d.). Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Retrieved February 1, 2013, from http://www.siue.edu/engineering/civilengineering School of Engineering - Departments. (n.d.). Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Retrieved February 1, 2013, from http://www.siue.edu/engineering/departmentsandprograms · Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. (n.d.). Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Retrieved February 1, 2013, from http://www.siue.edu/ · Structural Engineer Career Guide - Engineering Jobs. (n.d.). My Job Search - The UK Jobs Search Engine. Retrieved February 1, 2013, from http://www.myjobsearch.com/careers/structural-engineer.html Work Cited

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