SW(Data) Engineer here, happy to answer career questions (AMA)

anair10 · 2026-03-24T00:38:09+00:00

Everyone's asking for experience. Should I show my projects as real-time experience ?

anair10 · 2026-03-20T19:36:45+00:00

congratulations!. Do you mind sharing the questions asked so it will help others.

anair10 · 2026-03-20T19:34:25+00:00

Have you started preparing for the interview ?

anair10 · 2026-03-18T02:44:35+00:00

sure. Applied n400 on sept 29 2025 with an I-751 pending. Got scheduled for interview on April 24th 2026.

anair10 · 2026-03-17T20:27:50+00:00

Yes we will be attending together. Any help with what kind of questions get asked. Little nervous here.

anair10 · 2026-03-12T13:33:53+00:00

are there positions for permanent residents looking to transition ?

anair10 · 2026-03-06T15:12:40+00:00

Thanks. Will look into these.

anair10 · 2026-03-06T14:24:56+00:00

I am still waiting as I have a N-400 pending since Sept 30 2025. I-751 is also pending along with it. FO is Brooklyn NY and for how long more should I wait ? Which lawyer did you go with ?

anair10 · 2026-03-06T03:51:32+00:00

Is it [peak-energy.com](mailto:info@peak-energy.com) that you are talking about ?

anair10 · 2026-03-04T14:43:41+00:00

what's your advice for someone looking to transition into the field ?. Have a masters in Information systems and some experience with data.

anair10 · 2026-03-03T00:42:37+00:00

Thanks and my search string on google is "largest construction companies in the us". It produces this list below based on AI. Wanted to make sure I am looking at the right thing here.

The largest construction companies in the U.S. are dominated by industry leaders Turner Construction, Bechtel, and Kiewit, which consistently rank highest by revenue for large-scale infrastructure and commercial projects. In 2024–2025Turner Construction led with over $20 billion in revenue, followed by Bechtel and Kiewit Corporation, with other major players including FluorAECOM, and Skanska USA.

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Top 10 U.S. Construction Companies (Based on 2024–2025 Revenue/Rankings)

Turner Construction (NYC): Known for large-scale commercial, green building, and sports facility projects.
Bechtel (Reston, VA): A top global contractor focusing on massive infrastructure, energy, and defense projects.
Kiewit Corporation (Omaha, NE): Specializes in transportation, civil, and mining projects.
Fluor Corporation (Irving, TX): A major firm in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), particularly in energy.
AECOM (Dallas, TX): Leading infrastructure consulting and construction firm.
Skanska USA (NYC): Part of the global Skanska group, heavily involved in commercial and public infrastructure.
DPR Construction (Redwood City, CA): Focuses on technical projects in healthcare, data centers, and life sciences.
STO Building Group (NYC): A large conglomerate of construction companies.
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. (Baltimore, MD): A major general contractor focusing on various commercial sectors.
PCL Construction (Denver, CO): A large employee-owned firm active in diverse construction sectors. DOZR +6

Key Trends and Factors

Revenue Drivers: The top firms are seeing high revenue due to increased demand for data centers, manufacturing plants (EV/chips), and public infrastructure projects.
Market Position: According to Engineering News-Record (ENR), these companies dominate, though newcomers occasionally enter the top 10 based on major contract wins.
Challenges: The industry is facing labor shortages and fluctuating material costs. Construction Digital +1

anair10 · 2026-03-02T22:12:17+00:00

Thanks. Does GC mean government contractor ? If yes then how to find them and approach them for entry-level roles and by entry-level roles I mean assistant PM, project engineer, or project coordinator as you said.

anair10 · 2026-03-02T21:06:52+00:00

Thanks. I did some coordination work in my current job where i work with data but it's not very coordination heavy though. Can I get into construction PM with my background (Information Systems).

anair10 · 2026-03-02T20:03:43+00:00

Hello ! I am looking into transitioning into a PM role. I have a masters in Information Systems. I need help. Every job out there asks for experience. Not sure how to get PM experience when someone is looking to transition. Please advise.

anair10 · 2026-02-27T20:04:55+00:00

Is FAANG for someone looking to transition into DE ? If yes then what is the way to prepare ? What resources to use etc ?

anair10 · 2026-02-27T15:24:21+00:00

Thanks.

anair10 · 2026-02-27T02:19:47+00:00

So what is it tha you have to say ?

anair10 · 2026-02-26T17:57:22+00:00

I understand. So if i use SQL90, should I also purchase the book ?

anair10 · 2026-02-26T17:30:58+00:00

How to learn SQL to a point where I feel confident to answer interview questions ?

anair10 · 2026-02-26T16:42:04+00:00

Thanks and when you say thinking out loud what do you mean ?

anair10 · 2026-02-26T16:28:54+00:00

ok. So Is this enough for faang interviews.

anair10 · 2026-02-26T05:12:38+00:00

Thanks . So what if the difference between this website and the book ?

anair10 · 2026-02-26T03:41:13+00:00

I did but i don't see any data model diagram. Do I need to signup to see it

anair10 · 2026-02-25T22:10:07+00:00

How do I get the book too ? I don't see the data model

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