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Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by seunny4lif(m): 10:42am On Oct 19, 2021
Go meet construction workers cool

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Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by Newboss(m): 10:43am On Oct 19, 2021
Construction site.
Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by ogelekpomgam(m): 10:48am On Oct 19, 2021
na2016:
Is this the same Civil Engineering that they don't even have staff for in some states? Is it the same Civil Engineering that they don't have lecturers for in some Universities?
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Bro.. civil engineering is wide as a course,not just building.builders can do some practical works for few storeys..not for up to 15 storey high rise.for lecturing,civil engineering is the hardest engineering course.ask of strength of materials and structural analysis.engine boys no say no be beans. angry
Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by dododawa1: 10:49am On Oct 19, 2021
The best job in Nigeria today is POLITIC work.
Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by aysnoopy(m): 10:52am On Oct 19, 2021
KIDfurniture:
Brother , I studied computer science… but today I have built 4 bungalows for clients here in Ibadan just because I supervised the construction of my personal building in 2019.. bros visit sites and do more free services for now. I did free services well but today i m called engineer every where I go.. of which I m just a business man with passion for construction. I will be going for my degree in building next year

Please, can I have your contact?
Can u help me get connect?
Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by goldbearer: 11:03am On Oct 19, 2021
Send your details to sotdesignltd@gmail.com

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Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by Idrismusty97(m): 11:06am On Oct 19, 2021
Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by Idrismusty97(m): 11:08am On Oct 19, 2021
goldbearer:
Send your details to sotdesignltd@gmail.com
Can i send mine? Studied Quantity Surveying and would be done with NYSC next tomorrow Thursday. I am excellent at preparing BOQ and estimates and still have experience in HR jobs.

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Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by Sheriman(m): 11:09am On Oct 19, 2021
Jamesbiodun:
Building up yourself since you have the certificate, hope you are good on AutoCAD , redvit and 3D, go to any arc firm and submit your CV
Where is the money to buy a 16 GIG of RAM 256GIG SSD 4GIG dedicated Nvidia graphics card and subscription to have access to use AutoCAD Revit Bim 3D software?? Think of these first?

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Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by saferoom: 11:13am On Oct 19, 2021
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Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by eminemkayc: 11:15am On Oct 19, 2021
Hello, Civil engineering is a diversified profession with specialities such as structural engineering, transportation/highway engineering, geotechnics, water resources/environmental engineering & civil engineering materials.
Typically, at this stage of your development, you should have developed a passion in one or more of these fields of specializations which you intend to practice. If I am to take structural engineering as an example, your best approach is to seek for a consulting firm either in the infrastructural/building industry or the hydrocarbon/petrochemical industry where you will be exposed to civil engineering designs of various types of structures on diversified projects such as quay walls and anchor ties, slope stabilisation structures, high-medium rise structures, steel structures such as portal framed shelters, telecommunication masts, pipe racks, cable tray supports, etc. You will be exposed to the competent use of spreassheets and FE analysis software packages in the analysis and design of steel and RC Structures such as staadpro, sacs and etab in addtion to enhanced detailing with autocad. With this you will be building engineering capacity and learning from professionals, the intricacies and rudiments of structural engineering which you can leverage on, to handle jobs on your own by the side and make money as a professional. On the other hand, construction engineering is saturated, very competitive and is a space occupied by all sort of players such as architects, builders, etc Even masons approach potential clients and parade themselves as engrs on minor projects such as a two storey structure (single suspended floor, in good terrain without a complex foundation beyond their comprehension), and these clients do not know the distinction between these professionals. But if you are a civil engineer who is skilled in design of offshore steel structures for production fixed-jacket platforms to API/AISC codes of practice, loadout analysis and design, sea-transportation analysis and design, steel portal frame structures for shelters, filling stations' design, mooring analysis and design of breast and mooring dolphins at container loading bays, structural design of churches, steel trusses, design of shopping malls, etc you separate your self from non-professionals and make very good money as a civil engineer.
So in summary, apply to engineering consulting firms as a trainee, there are a number of them. Be diligent and learn the core principles of structural design to the relevant codes of practice ( BS codes, EuroCodes, etc), you learn how to detail the structures, prepare design reports, site visit reports, material take offs and bill of quantities, etc and gradually, you'll be working your way up to becoming a professional engineer.

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Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by na2016: 11:29am On Oct 19, 2021
ogelekpomgam:
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Bro.. civil engineering is wide as a course,not just building.builders can do some practical works for few storeys..not for up to 15 storey high rise.for lecturing,civil engineering is the hardest engineering course.ask of strength of materials and structural analysis.engine boys no say no be beans. angry

Calm down, you are speaking with an engineering graduate. Other Engineering courses are difficult. The lack of lecturers is because they make more money outside than in school lecturing.

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Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by chocboi78(m): 11:32am On Oct 19, 2021
Construction site
Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by ogelekpomgam(m): 11:32am On Oct 19, 2021
na2016:


Calm down, you are speaking with an engineering graduate. Other Engineering courses are difficult. The lack of lecturers is because they make more money outside than in school lecturing.
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Okay.but you know the truth.even some civil engineering lecturers don't know the proper practical on site.well,I don't think you are a civil engineering graduate.

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Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by Skillsnigeria: 11:40am On Oct 19, 2021
Hmmm
Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by FadiyayTee01(m): 11:41am On Oct 19, 2021
Look for Buoda Taju Birikila

Thank me later boss as you learn about real civil engineering work.
Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by Cognitivereason: 11:45am On Oct 19, 2021
An 8gb 256HDD 2gb dedicated or a modern integrated graphics card will do..
You can buy cracked softwares in some computer shops...or simply download from getintopc.com...
Sheriman:

Where is the money to buy a 16 GIG of RAM 256GIG SSD 4GIG dedicated Nvidia graphics card and subscription to have access to use AutoCAD Revit Bim 3D software?? Think of these first?

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Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by kunlevski003(m): 11:46am On Oct 19, 2021
Try to locate some sites in Ikoyi and Lekki area. Introduce yourself politely and they will most likely allow you to come and see how things are done. Most times, you won't be paid.

If anyone wants to learn manual design of reinforced concrete structures, please reach me on 07069772415 (calls and WhatsApp). I can teach you at a very affordable fee. I can also introduce you to the use of ProtaStructure design software.

Thank you.

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Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by Lordbinsmar: 11:53am On Oct 19, 2021
Rgade:
sad
They say in order to gain experience in civil engineering, you must learn to sell yourself off as a slave. Basically going from site to site doing free labor under the sun to acquire the much eulogized experience.
Also be prepared to receive insults and yelling from resident engineers.
Right now na just name wey civil engineering get for this country.
That course seems like the fastest way into a life of hardship and extreme stress.
Why not grow in your current place of work, unless of course you’re one of those engineers that relish the stress and hardship.

Golden words
Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by IkpuMmadu: 12:22pm On Oct 19, 2021
aysnoopy:
I saw a post earlier about someone seeking for advice on where to get experience in electrical engineering which inspire me to ask about civil engineering too.
I'm a graduate with HND cert 6 years ago.
My current job is not really what I want and I'm not gaining any experience.
Please, where can I gain and how can I get a place to gain experience
Forget your degree....join bricklayers
Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by Strongdickfresh: 12:54pm On Oct 19, 2021
Message me if you're in Delta States. Civil Engineering is an interesting and lucrative occupation. The need for civil engineers are on the increase. Politicians, Businesspersons, corporate entities, cooperatives, Yahoo boys and developers are building estates and mansions all over Nigeria. Just get connected to me and I will link you up. I'm a civil engineer doing excellently well. Civil engineering occupation is still very fresh and promising in Nigeria. Nigeria has not really developed. I'm always proud of being a civil engineer earning 6 figures...

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Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by africanusvu(m): 1:13pm On Oct 19, 2021
aysnoopy:
I saw a post earlier about someone seeking for advice on where to get experience in electrical engineering which inspire me to ask about civil engineering too.
I'm a graduate with HND cert 6 years ago.
My current job is not really what I want and I'm not gaining any experience.
Please, where can I gain and how can I get a place to gain experience
,I love ur enthusiasm and sincerity,i am a senior civil engineer specialise in highly way,if u can work in South East DM me,

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Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by na2016: 1:17pm On Oct 19, 2021
ogelekpomgam:
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Okay.but you know the truth.even some civil engineering lecturers don't know the proper practical on site.well,I don't think you are a civil engineering graduate.

Your practicals aren't that difficult. Most are a mere repetition of the same principles. Material science is also in another field of engineering. Same as SHM. Nobody wants to teach and be earning peanuts in universities while your mate are making good money in the field

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Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by Thanos5555: 1:22pm On Oct 19, 2021
Message me privately if you are serious

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Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by Sheriman(m): 1:30pm On Oct 19, 2021
Cognitivereason:
An 8gb 256HDD 2gb dedicated or a modern integrated graphics card will do..
You can buy cracked softwares in some computer shops...or simply download from getintopc.com...
You're buying pirated copy of the software. Can't even work cos you need a code to activate it before using it. You can only get the code if you buy it from the Autodesk Maya website

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Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by Obito555(m): 2:23pm On Oct 19, 2021
Guy we are in digital world, am a civil engineer I work in a consultant firm, but I see times 3 of my salary doing designs for various client and architects

You need to upgrade yourself and learn how to design with softwares, upgrade your HND too thier are many topup program ongoing in some state university.

Build and sell your experience that were money is in Civil Engineering
Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by aysnoopy(m): 2:35pm On Oct 19, 2021
africanusvu:
,I love ur enthusiasm and sincerity,i am a senior civil engineer specialise in highly way,if u can work in South East DM me,

I've try to send a DM through email sir.
Or should I drop my contact?

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Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by Nobody: 2:41pm On Oct 19, 2021
Visit construction sites around you (they are many) and offer yourself to work for free. I started this way and I remember they always gave me an envelop of money at the end of the project and MOST importantly my early practical lessons in construction came this way. Today, my company does construction civil contracts etc. I wish you well bro

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Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by aysnoopy(m): 2:43pm On Oct 19, 2021
Strongdickfresh:
Message me if you're in Delta States. Civil Engineering is an interesting and lucrative occupation. The need for civil engineers are on the increase. Politicians, Businesspersons, corporate entities, cooperatives, Yahoo boys and developers are building estates and mansions all over Nigeria. Just get connected to me and I will link you up. I'm a civil engineer doing excellently well. Civil engineering occupation is still very fresh and promising in Nigeria. Nigeria has not really developed. I'm always proud of being a civil engineer earning 6 figures...

How can I message u sir.
Any contact address?
Or maybe I'll email u using nairaland

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Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by Kokaine(m): 2:44pm On Oct 19, 2021
KIDfurniture:
Brother , I studied computer science… but today I have built 4 bungalows for clients here in Ibadan just because I supervised the construction of my personal building in 2019.. bros visit sites and do more free services for now. I did free services well but today i m called engineer every where I go.. of which I m just a business man with passion for construction. I will be going for my degree in building next year
bro...
Wherr will 3m get a three bedroom flat to. Will it get up to the roof. And what amount is reasonable to set out for a three bedroom duplex so as to maximize land use. The land was bought in a very expensive location so I'm thinking its better to build an upstair
Re: Where Can I Gain Experience In Civil Engineering by eme2015(m): 2:52pm On Oct 19, 2021
kunlevski003:
Try to locate some sites in Ikoyi and Lekki area. Introduce yourself politely and they will most likely allow you to come and see how things are done. Most times, you won't be paid.

If anyone wants to learn manual design of reinforced concrete structures, please reach me on 07069772415 (calls and WhatsApp). I can teach you at a very affordable fee. I can also introduce you to the use of ProtaStructure design software.

Thank you.




Hello sir please I will love to learn some design software under your tutor

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