Structural Engineer
Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.
At a Glance
Structural Engineer earns an average of $75,000/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 6.5–7.6 years. Top skills: Communication, Structural Engineering, Design Software.
$75,000/yr
Bachelor's degree
6.5–7.6 years
13
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Civil Engineers
Median Wage
$99,590/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+5.0%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (18)
Structural Engineering
Design Software
Civil Engineering
Engineering Design Process
Structural Analysis
Structural Repairs
Business Development
Submittals (Construction)
Calibration
Retaining Wall
New Product Development
Project Scoping
Working Drawings
Technical Presentations
Interior Trim
Bill Of Materials
Systems Design
Risa (Structural Engineering Software)
Common Skills (12)
Communication
Problem Solving
Operations
Management
Planning
Self-Motivation
Organizational Skills
Leadership
Coordinating
Forecasting
Report Writing
Related Specializations
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