Structural Engineer
Design and develop resilient, load-bearing infrastructure.
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- What's it like to be a Structural Engineer?
- How to become a Structural Engineer
- Latest Structural Engineer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Structural Engineers
- Is Structural Engineer the right role for you?
- Structural Engineer role reviews
What's it like to be a Structural Engineer?
Structural Engineers are specialists within the field of Civil Engineering. They specialise in ensuring that the materials and framework used for construction of load-bearing infrastructure are safe, stable and can support the design of the structure. Structural Engineers apply principles of maths and physics to determine whether structures and the materials they are made from can withstand the stresses of their environment and use.
Tasks and duties
- Investigating and surveying build sites to determine the suitability of the land for the requirements of a project.
- Designing new structures that are safe and stable by applying principles of mathematics and physics.
- Inspecting structures during and after construction to ensure they are properly built.
How to become a Structural Engineer
To become a professionally accredited Structural Engineer you are usually required to complete an undergraduate degree and a Master of Engineering.
- Complete a Bachelor of Engineering (majoring in civil engineering). This is usually a four-year course. Course structure and entry requirements vary between institutions.
- Structural Engineering is a specialty field of Civil Engineering, so some additional training is often required. After completing a Bachelor of Engineering, you may decide to continue studying in order to obtain an Honours degree with a focus on Structural Engineering.
- Consider further education such as a postgraduate degree in engineering in order to attain the level of Professional Engineer.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Structural Engineer employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Structural Engineering
Structural Design
Spacegass
Structural Analysis
Etabs
Concreting
CPEng Qualification
Site Inspections
Australian Standards
RPEQ Registration
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Latest Structural Engineer reviews
Sep 2023
Designing and ensuring the safety of diverse structures, which offers both challenges and a sense of accomplishment.
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Structural Engineering
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationEngineering
The good thingsThe opportunity to design and create safe, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing structures.Enjoy the challenges of solving complex engineering problems and the satisfaction of seeing the designs come...
The challengesLike many engineering roles, structural engineers may need to work long hours, especially when project deadlines approach, which can affect work-life balance.
Projects can vary significantly in terms ...
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Oct 2018
Structural engineering is a fine art and I truly enjoy the challenges it present.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Engineering
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationWater
The good thingsIt is very rewarding and fulfilling to know that you play an important role as senior structural engineer when your client/colleagues come to you for advice in ensuring the structural integrity and sa...
The challengesThe challenges of this role are in making sure the structures you are designing or reviewing has enough safety factor so it can safely be built and used in operations/service while keeping a balance w...
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