Entry level structural engineer ???

Question

Hey there,

I have an interview later this week with an engineering firms, structural engineering dept for an entry level structural engineering position. I have just graduated with a bachelors in sustainable development engineering/civil engineering. I have been working with an engineering firm in regards to there civil/leed consultant. What should I read up on regarding structural engineering? What terms should I be familiar with? It is a phone interview, should I mention certain concepts in structural engineering? Can someone please explain timber usage in structural engineering?

Answer 1

Be able to talk competently about what you did in school.  What kinds of projects did you design/build?  Talk in detail about your best projects.

Given a choice between steel, pre-stressed concrete, wood; in what kinds of structures would you use each? Why?

Wood is often cheaper for framing low rise structures than steel or concrete.  Wood has a higher fire rating than steel of the same size.  There are more carpenters than steel workers for low rise buildings