Highly qualified and imaginative structural engineers design the strength and stability of our buildings and bridges.
Depending on the building’s intended usage, they ensure that it functions properly in real life. A dance floor, for example, shouldn’t vibrate excessively as people bounce up and down on it.
They cooperate with other engineers, builders, and architects as a team.
A Designer
- Structural engineers design buildings to be both stable against external forces like wind and strong enough to withstand the weight of people and equipment on them.
- Thousands or even millions of people utilize and enjoy their constructions because they are typically designed to endure fifty years for buildings and over a century for bridges.
A Problem Solver
- Structural engineers use many skills to solve problems – from basic maths to cutting-edge technology.
They work to design sustainable structures, that is, buildings that are larger and longer but use less material and require less maintenance.
Journey to become a Structural Engineer
- Educational Basis
As a great starting point for an engineering career, other group members pursue recognized MEng degrees in engineering. Another solid academic foundation is a bachelor’s degree. - Programs for training
An excellent option to become a structural engineer is through an apprenticeship, which is a choice made by a number of engineers. Technician Membership is a great opportunity for engineers with this background and a stepping stone to Chartered Membership.
- Advancement of the Profession
After graduating from college, you get experience that cannot be acquired in a classroom while working at your first employment and developing. To stay updated with contemporary working practices and technology, you can also pursue additional education and training.
