Engineering Mechanical vs. Civil engineering

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Mechanical engineering offers a broad range of career opportunities, including roles in management, consulting, and various industries beyond traditional engineering tasks. While civil engineering can also provide travel opportunities, it is often seen as more limiting in terms of career flexibility and potential job roles. Many mechanical engineers report enjoying hands-on work and creative problem-solving, often involving projects that are not solely focused on power plants or refrigeration. The ability to work in diverse fields, including product design and alternative energy, enhances the appeal of mechanical engineering for those seeking engaging careers. Ultimately, the choice between mechanical and civil engineering should align with personal interests and desired work environments.
  • #51
Hey everyone,
I am still debating what field of engineering to pursue, and an answer to this question may help in the elimination process.
Does studying CE allow you to work in different countries or does each country have a unique building code/structure (eg. Using wood vs. cement and dry walls) which you have to learn if you work in a different country than the one you studied in?
Any response is appreciated :)
 
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  • #52
A CE degree should teach you the knowledge/theory of the science behind the work, not the building codes required for a location. For your reference, in the US, each local government (down to the town level) has their own building codes so it would be fruitless for a college/university degree to concentrate on building codes. Those are something you'll need to learn for the location you work in regardless of where you go to school.
 
  • #53
Hello I have a question because I started now a deegre in Denmark as Civil engineering and I want to ask is it possible after I graduate if I can pre-qualified to mechanical.
 

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