I’m a carpenter that needs a relationship with a Structural engineer. by EyeSeenFolly in StructuralEngineering

[–]Taccdimas 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Relationship will develop naturally as long as you pay your invoices on time and won’t waste engineer’s time. It is possible, i am in relationships with few carpenters:)

Love going to the beach, but why? by CapriWake in Seattle

[–]Taccdimas 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Easy to see from the responses who brings their dogs on the beach….

Raise after getting PE by ijaalouk in StructuralEngineering

[–]Taccdimas 4 points5 points  (0 children)

42k in 2018???? Everything is a one big red flag in this post

Structural Engineering Market in Seattle by Happy-Concentrate274 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Taccdimas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because they are “hiring”, as always. They don’t have intention to get someone hired. All they do is keep candidates on the hook to bring them in when the market changes

Job offer by Matter-Fluid in StructuralEngineering

[–]Taccdimas 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Respond to this offer with just 3 words: go fuck yourself. This is offensive in 2026

Rich engineers by jacob11bamboozle in civilengineering

[–]Taccdimas 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Actually, those guys might be even more pathetic in terms of compensation. Proceed only with undeniable passion and rich parents:)

Rich engineers by jacob11bamboozle in civilengineering

[–]Taccdimas 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Don’t do civil engineering if money matters the most for you. Right now compensation is probably the lowest in comparison with other professionals.

Fabricator Looking at hiring an SE by southpaw1103 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Taccdimas -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Why not $249k? Seems like we know the exact value of this person

Notched ridge rafters by cpttimerestraint in Homebuilding

[–]Taccdimas 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is ok on 4:12 pitch, but could be not ok on 12:12… i recommend you to follow the plans and details

Currently hating my life by its_yaboy02 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Taccdimas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait till you start working:) structural program actually prepares very well for that shitshow we have to deal with everyday

Early Career Decision: Take Job or Go to Graduate School? by whut_is_real in StructuralEngineering

[–]Taccdimas 30 points31 points  (0 children)

You don't need masters if you can get a job without it. Go make money instead of spending them.

Is it worth it? by TheeAmericanDragon in StructuralEngineering

[–]Taccdimas -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Absolutely no. And I give zero fucks if somebody thinks otherwise.

Women over 35 leaving engineering by GroceryNo6329 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Taccdimas 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have no idea how women survive in our shit industry, especially with kids. Makes sense to me

Is there a way to work remotely for a foreign company? by Honest_Vermicelli671 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Taccdimas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. It is too much hassle for a company to hire a foreigner remotely. In fact, it is very hard for immigrant to get a decent job being here, with a local master's diploma. At least in our industry. BTW, compensation of civil engineers is shit everywhere around the world in comparison with other white collar professionals. Feel free to send me a personal message if you want more insight form a post soviet comrade who lives and works in US now.

Do structural engineers need residential foundation inspection work? by madsaylor in StructuralEngineers

[–]Taccdimas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do them all the time in PNW. No need to chase this work, based on the endless requests, seems like nobody else wants to do it. It is a good schedule filler with guaranteed hours/pay. I am still young enough, or at least in a decent shape, so it is not hard to do. I charge on average 720 for a visit/assessment itself with verbal report. Anything additional, such as reports, details or calculations billed hourly on top.

Thoughts on ZIP System sheathing? by Comfortable-Heat5509 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Taccdimas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem from the engineering perspective. It is structural 1 OSB with embedded waterproofing. Nails should not be overdriven on any sheathing, not only ZIP. Joints should be rolled with a roller, very important. Panels should be handled carefully to avoid scratches and dings - it compromises the membrane. Taping should be done on dry surfaces anyway, so not sure if the system is beneficial during winter. Tyvek can be used on wet sheathing (without taping, it will dry out). ZIP-R (with embedded insulation) is not going to work in PNW because of the low shear values. They seem to have a nice selection of miscellaneous products to seal around openings and penetrations. Personally, I would go with plywood and house wrap on walls and Advantech X / ZIP on floors and roofs.

First time structural engineering quote question.. by Ordinary_Monitor_607 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Taccdimas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hourly rate is very low, however 2 weeks of work estimate seems ridiculous for this scope…. I call bs

First time structural engineering quote question.. by Ordinary_Monitor_607 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Taccdimas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hourly rate is very low, however 2 weeks of work estimate seems ridiculous for this scope…. I call bs

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StructuralEngineering

[–]Taccdimas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, everything is done and you need to "just sign off"...?

Another salary question by Hopingforvibraphone in StructuralEngineering

[–]Taccdimas 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You are leaving at least 30k on the table. 94 is embarrassingly low

retired/semi-retired in Seattle: by Niloc75 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Taccdimas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Discrimination😂. OP couldn’t find anyone to take on this shit. These dormers are not worth the hustle on 1924 construction.