Structural Engineers design, plan and oversee the construction of new buildings and bridges, or alterations and extensions to existing properties or other structures. Structural Engineers are primarily concerned with designing and constructing buildings and structures that are safe and capable of withstanding the elements to which they will be exposed, as well as improving the structural integrity of existing buildings.

The duties of Structural Engineers includes to preparing reports, designs and drawings.

They are also engaged in making calculations about loads and stresses, selecting appropriate construction materials and providing technical advice. They also obtain planning and/or building regulations approval and monitoring and inspecting work undertaken by contractors, administering contracts, managing projects and inspecting properties to check conditions/foundations.

Work Environment

• Most Structural Engineers work either for construction/engineering consultancies where they focus on designing structures and tend to work in an office environment or for contractors, where they will oversee the construction of the structure, working on site. Most engineers will be specialise in a type of project (or infrastructure), such as bridges or buildings.

  Working hours for consultant structural engineers are typical office hours, with some overtime to meet deadlines, engineers working on site tend to have longer hours and shiftwork.

Entry Level Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. M.Tech. (Structural Engineering).

Career opportunities

A Structural Engineer can opt for various fields of work in the companies listed below:

• RajaRajeswari Group of Institutions
• Foursis Technical Solutions
• CT Group of Institutions
• BACET
• Leading Technology Centre
• The Caravan
• IQVIA
• Navitas Life Sciences
• SAP
• Goa Public Service Commission

Colleges offering courses

• Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad
• Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu
• Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram
• Osmania University, Hyderabad
• Pondicherry University, Pondicherry
• Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer
• School of Archival Studies, New Delhi
• Isabella Thoburn Degree College, Lucknow
• Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur
• Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal

Essential Skills and Traits for Success

Excelling as a structural engineer requires specialized technical prowess blended with creativity. Not only must you master advanced engineering sciences, but also effectively apply concepts to tackle real-world complexity. Key skills and traits that help structural engineers thrive include:

• Math / analytical abilities – A strong grasp of calculus, algebra, geometry, probability, statistics, and trigonometry is mandatory. You’ll rely on math daily to predict performance and solve problems.
• Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu
• Physical science expertise – In-depth knowledge of mechanics, thermodynamics, electrical systems, and materials science empowers design decisions and evaluations. Continued learning is a must as new building materials and methods evolve.
• Computer-aided design (CAD) skills – Modern structural engineering leverages sophisticated 3D structure modeling software. Familiarity with tools like STAAD or Revit enables bringing concepts to visual life.
• Communication abilities – Structural engineering teams have many stakeholders – from clients to construction crews. You need to communicate structural plans, models, technical specs, and risks at the right level for each audience via drawings, reports, meetings, and presentations.
• Collaborative spirit – Integration with architecture and construction teams is vital. You’ll need flexibility and teamwork to bring abstract engineering concepts into tangible standing structures.
• Problem-solving attitude – Creative and analytical thinking is required to figure robust solutions that balance safety, aesthetics, sustainability, and cost. You’ll solve indeterminate challenges with unclear parameters.

Make an Impact with Structural Engineering

Do you envision yourself proudly standing before an artistic stadium you helped engineer? Or surveying a towering high-rise reflecting on the ingenuity it took to erect? Structural engineering careers let you transform communities through smart, creative problem solving that safely withstands the tests of time and environment.