What is it like to work on big, headline-making projects? You know, the big stadiums, the tallest buildings, the one-of-a-kind structures? 🤔 This interview with Muhammad Abrar has the answers!
He’s a Structural Engineer working at a global firm and designing some cool (and really complex) stuff in Dubai…including what will be the world’s largest project of its kind after completion! 😲
If you’re leaning towards a career as a Structural Engineer, or are already on this path, then you need to listen to this. Here’s why… 👇
He goes deep into what he’s learned over the years from entry-level engineer all the way to Structural Engineer to help you shorten your path to success in the field. 😉
He dives into 5 tips every Structural Engineer should live by, how to approach the complexity of structural designs…and the sensitive topic of how AI will impact you as a Structural Engineer. 😨
TIME STAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:08 Welcoming Muhammad Abrar
01:33 How Prison Break Led Him to Structural Engineering
02:34 What He Does Today as a Structural Engineer
03:06 The One Thing Driving Structural Design Today
03:50 His Approach to Solving Complex Structural Challenges
05:26 His Favorite Project So Far...And The Biggest of Its Kind in the World
06:08 5 Success Tips for Those Interested in a Structural Engineering Career
07:26 How's the Engineering Licensing Process in Dubai?
08:58 Is the PE Valid in Dubai, if You Want to Go Work There?
09:54 Dealing with Long Lead Times for His Projects
11:28 The Power of Using BIM...And What the Future Holds for It
13:43 How to Use Bim Modeling for Future Maintenance
15:10 Tasks You Do as an Engineer That Require Soft Skills
16:45 The Impact of Networking on Your Career...and How to Do it
18:36 How to Master LinkedIn
19:46 The Future Trend for the Structural Engineer's Role With AI
24:02 Insider Information on the Waterpark Project He's Working On
26:19 The Biggest Challenge He Faced in this Project So Far
28:16 Accounting for the Water in the Calculations
28:57 Connect With Muhammad
29:35 Conclusion
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✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Aquarabia Water Park - https://aquarabiaqiddiyacity.com/en
Dubai Engineering Qualification System - https://www.dm.gov.ae/municipality-business/dubai-engineering-qualification-system-guide
BIM Modeling - https://www.autodesk.com/solutions/aec/bim
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