Engineering Water ride / roller coaster designer?

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For a career in structural, civil, or architectural engineering, opinions vary on the best major, with some advocating for mechanical or electrical engineering as more relevant. Experience is emphasized as a critical factor in the engineering field, with several professionals noting that practical experience can outweigh formal education. A significant number of engineers in the wind energy sector reportedly do not hold degrees, yet they often possess extensive manufacturing experience. However, obtaining a degree and earning a Professional Engineer certification is essential for those looking to design structures that ensure public safety. Overall, while various engineering disciplines provide valuable knowledge, hands-on experience plays a crucial role in career advancement in engineering.
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What major would you study for a job like that, I'm hoping for someone to say structural/ civil/ architectural engineering because that's what I'm looking into but I've heard that its more mechanical or electrical engineering.
 
In my opinion, take any of them... You learn a lot of the same things, however, there are differences. I work in engineering for a large wind energy company, and I don't even have a degree. It's more about the experience that you have. I gained my position from many years of manufacturing experience. I know more engineers without degrees than I know with degrees. Ninety percent of the time my bosses have to come to me for problems.

I am currently in school for Physics.
 
jason5699 said:
What major would you study for a job like that, I'm hoping for someone to say structural/ civil/ architectural engineering because that's what I'm looking into but I've heard that its more mechanical or electrical engineering.
I'd recommend that you plan to major in ME, and look at breadth classes to focus on specializing in structure design and modeling.
Scraps said:
I work in engineering for a large wind energy company, and I don't even have a degree.
Contraty to what @Scraps is saying, in addition to your degree, you will need to earn your Professional Engineer certification if you are going to be designing and working on structures that involve life safety.
 

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