Structural engineering focuses on designing and ensuring the safety and stability of buildings, bridges and other built structures. Structural Engineers need to understand how different materials, such as concrete and steel, behave under various conditions, for example, earthquakes or strong winds. Structural Engineers use maths and physics to calculate how much weight a structure can support and how it might move under different loads. They collaborate with Architects and construction teams to turn designs into safe, functional and beautiful buildings that people can live and work in.
Learning areas/subjects
You may be interested in this occupation group if you enjoyed these learning areas at school:
- Physics
- Construction
- Economics
- Environmental sciences
- Geography
- Maths
Skills
- Outdoor
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Practical
Civil Engineering Professionals
Civil Engineers design, plan and manage the construction of dams, bridges, roads, airports, and water supply and sewer systems. They study how soil and rock behave under buildings and design foundations. They analyse the stability of structures and test the materials used to build them, plan transportation systems and keep track of construction costs.
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Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians
Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians assist in civil engineering research, design, construction, operations and maintenance.
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Other Engineering Professionals
Other Engineering Professionals include Aeronautical Engineers, Agricultural Engineers, Biomedical Engineers, Engineering Technologists, Environmental Engineers and Naval Architects.
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