I have just seen a post from Alan Bastos Moraes here on LinkedIn and I wanted to forward with my connections as well…. He couldn’t have described better the experiences and challenges for us (Brazilian engineers & foreign) …
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“Coming to Europe as a Brazilian civil engineer brings many questions and unique challenges. In Brazil, we are used to playing many roles within civil engineering. During my career in Brazil, I gained experience in:
- Budgets
- Projects and drawings
- Legislation
- Drainage
- Electrical work
- Surveying
- Building construction
- Site management
This versatility prepares us to handle any challenge in our field. However, when we arrive in Europe, we find a market where specialization is the norm. Here, each part of civil engineering is clearly divided, and often we need to choose an area to focus on.
This transition can be challenging both for us, Brazilian engineers, and for European recruiters and companies who might not fully understand the breadth of our experience. However, this situation also brings great advantages:
1. **Companies**: By hiring Brazilian engineers, European companies get highly qualified and versatile professionals who can contribute in various areas.
2. **Engineers**: We have the chance to specialize and go deeper into a specific area, enhancing our skills and knowledge.
I am excited about the possibilities for growth and improvement here in Europe and eager to continue contributing with my broad experience and adaptability. The transition journey may be complex, but it is also full of new opportunities for learning and development.”
Excellent work I saw the company's projects (De Romein Group)and it was very similar to the projects I have done until today, and it is interesting and exciting for me, and I am willing to take on new challenges in new projects.