Structural Engineer

Description

Analyses, calculates and predicts the stability, strength and rigidity of built structures, tests the behaviour and durability of materials used in their construction, and designs and supervises the construction of all types of structures.

Description

Design, plan, organise and oversee the construction of civil engineering projects such as dams, bridges, pipelines, gas and water supply schemes, sewerage systems, roads, airports and other structures, analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures and design structural foundations, analyse the statical properties of all types of structures and test the behaviour and durability of materials used in their construction, and plan and develop transportation systems.

Tasks include

• Calculates pressures, loads and stresses on structural foundations to ensure the safety of the construction
• Studies and analyses the strength of building materials to select and advise on the suitable ones for the construction
• Conducts structural inspections to evaluate the conditions and foundations, and assess the structural integrity
• Uses computer models to simulate and predict the structure's behaviour under varying conditions, such as high winds, flooding or earthquakes
• Researches and improves construction techniques and structural designs