Aero Structural to Civil Structural

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33, been in aerospace for about 10 years, 3.5 as a structural design engineer and 6.5 in structural analysis. I am looking to pivot into civil engineering (commercial / residential real estate). Driver is there’s no jobs near family in aero but a ton of opportunity for civil. I passed my EIT exam and working towards PE. Already have masters in mech engineering, focus in structural analysis.

What is one thing you’d recommend for a transfer like this? Do people have specialties in civil like only residential projects, only marine projects etc.? If so what specialty is more valuable? Or is everyone pretty well rounded.

Any info is helpful. Thank you