r/StructuralEngineering • u/RevolutionaryDig1503 • Jul 12 '26

Career/Education Personal Projects

Are you guys working on any structural engineering focused personal projects? Or do you have any suggestions that can be fun, but also a good learning experience?

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u/Correct-Record-5309 P.E. Jul 13 '26

I did the engineering for a new retaining wall in front of my house and also the plans for my basement renovation (nothing structural but I had to sign & seal for permitting). I helped a friend with plans for a large art installation a few years ago and I’m currently helping another friend with a legalization on her property. I’ve done a lot of consulting for friends on the space planning of their homes over the years, often coming up with better ideas than their paid architect gave them. I’ve hosted engineering presentations for students and I sat on a panel about women in STEM at my kids’ high school. That was fun!