What skills does a Structural Engineer need?

A Structural Engineer requires 5 core competencies including Problem Solving, Transdisciplinary Thinking, Communication.

Will AI replace Structural Engineer jobs?

The AI disruption score for Structural Engineer is 29/100. This role has relatively low AI disruption risk. Workers should focus on developing skills AI cannot easily replicate.

Engineering ServicesCivil and Structural

Structural Engineer

The Structural Engineer analyses and designs structural systems to ensure buildings and infrastructure can safely withstand loads and environmental forces. This role performs calculations, creates structural drawings, and oversees construction.

What Does a Structural Engineer Do?

Ensure all structural designs meet safety factors and building codes, deliver calculations and drawings on schedule, and provide effective construction oversight.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

Engineering Design and Analysis

Prepare engineering designs, calculations, and specifications
Conduct technical analysis and feasibility studies
Ensure designs comply with codes and standards

Project Delivery

Coordinate with project teams and stakeholders
Provide technical oversight during construction or implementation

Do You Have the Skills for This Role?

A Structural Engineer needs 5 core competencies. Here's what's required and at what level.

Must-Have Skills (Advanced)

Problem Solving

Advanced

Thinking Critically

Supporting Skills

Transdisciplinary Thinking

Intermediate

Thinking Critically

Communication

Intermediate

Interacting with Others

Collaboration

Intermediate

Interacting with Others

Digital Fluency

Intermediate

Staying Relevant

SkillsFuture Skill Levels

3 levels

Basic

Recognise and understand fundamental concepts. Apply skills in routine situations with guidance.

Intermediate

Apply skills in varied situations independently. Analyse problems and adapt approaches as needed.

Advanced

Lead and innovate in complex situations. Evaluate strategies, guide teams, and drive improvements.

European Skills Framework

ESCO

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential

engineering principles project management principles construction product regulation project management cost management quality standards construction methods construction industry perform risk analysis oversee construction project record test data troubleshoot work in a construction team perform scientific research follow health and safety procedures in construction perform project management

Optional

continuous improvement philosophies communication ventilation systems technical drawings domestic heating systems CAD software heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration parts components of air conditioning systems industrial heating systems manage budgets design process manage health and safety standards use technical drawing software report test findings

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Will AI Threaten Your Job?

Low riskLow RiskHigh risk

Most at risk

record test dataquality standardsreport test findings

Most resilient

use safety equipment in constructionreact to events in time-critical environmentsconstruction methods

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Quick Facts

SectorEngineering Services

TrackCivil and Structural

Core Skills5

Key Tasks5

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