Structural Engineer
Structural engineers build structures that must withstand the stresses and pressures of human use and environmental conditions. They configure structures, select suitable building materials, inspect construction work and ensure the structural soundness of buildings and structures.
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KEY SKILLS
Excellent numeracy skills
Excellent analytical skills
Problem-solving
Scientific knowledge
Team player
Technical skills
Commercial awareness
Good attention to details
Project management
Budget management
Communication skills
PROS
Well paid Job
Demand never ends
Easy promotions
An abundance of practical knowledge
Chance to work abroad
Highly respected profession
Unique blend of Technical expertise and creativity
Intresting site work
CONS
Requires a lot of hard work and knowledge of maths and science
Challenging and stressful job
High risk of engineering failures if you make mistakes
OPPORTUNITY TYPES
GOT WHAT IT TAKES?
Private companies
Government jobs
Independent
Good in structural drawing and calculations
Interest areas in construction and architecture
Can handle stress and responsibility well
KEY OPPORTUNITIES
Books
Podcasts
Networking Groups
Interesting Facts about the career
A structural engineer is someone who uses math and science to invent, design, build and care for structures of houses, roads, bridges, dams and airports.
Structural engineering dates back to the period where branches and twigs for a tree were used to build shelters.