Pearce Braiden
About Pearce Braiden
Pearce Braiden is a Geotechnics Industrial Trainee at Arup in Belfast, Northern Ireland, with a background in civil and environmental engineering.
Current Position at Arup
Pearce Braiden is currently employed at Arup as a Geotechnics Industrial Trainee. Since 2021, he has been based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where he has actively participated in the design and analysis of piling and earthwork solutions. His professional responsibilities have given him opportunities to use specialized software tools, demonstrating particular proficiency with Oasys Pile, Greta, and Plaxis 2D.
Previous Experience at Jans Composites Ltd
Prior to his current role, Pearce Braiden worked as a Project Engineering Intern at Jans Composites Ltd from 2020 to 2021. During his six-month tenure in Antrim, Northern Ireland, he gained valuable project management and engineering skills. This position paved the way for his future endeavors in the engineering field.
Education and Academic Background
Pearce Braiden holds a diverse academic portfolio. He studied at UGent, majoring in Dredging & Offshore Engineering, and achieved a degree in Civil Engineering in 2020. Additionally, he earned a First Class MEng in Environmental & Civil Engineering from Queen's University Belfast in 2022. His educational journey began at Rathmore Grammar School, where he was a student from 2010 to 2017. His robust academic foundation has played a crucial role in shaping his engineering career.
Technical Skills and Software Proficiency
Throughout his tenure at Arup, Pearce Braiden has honed his technical skills, particularly in using engineering software tools. He has become adept at Oasys Pile, Greta, and Plaxis 2D, integral tools in geotechnical engineering. Additionally, he has expanded his expertise in Excel, which enhances his data analysis capabilities.
Key Areas of Exploration
In his current role, Pearce Braiden is exploring various critical topics in his field, including soil mechanics, security analysis, and the principles of supply, demand, and elasticity. This exploration is crucial in deepening his understanding and broadening his knowledge base, which is essential for his professional development in geotechnical engineering.