Engineering Structural engineer - vehicle structures after civil degree?

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An engineering student specializing in Civil/Structural engineering expresses interest in pursuing a career in designing vehicle structures, including ships. The student seeks clarity on job prospects after graduation, particularly regarding the competitive edge mechanical engineering graduates may have. They note that they will be studying finite element methods, a course shared with mechanical engineering students, and inquire about the implications of this shared knowledge on their career opportunities. The discussion invites insights on the relevance of their civil engineering background in the mobile structures field and any additional information or findings related to this career path.
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Hi,
I'm an engineering student in Civil/Structural engineering and am interested in structures. As well as fixed structures I am also interested in mobile structures like ships.
Can I get a job designing vehicle structures after graduating from a degree focused on civil structures? Would the mech eng guys have a lot of leverage over me? I will be doing finite element methods as part of my civil, a unit shared with the mech majors.
Thanks for your shared wisdom.
 
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