Architect vs Structural Engineer
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Architect
$100,000 typical, a year
Most Architects earn $84,600 to $120,000 a year.
From 390 postings that list pay
1,274 open jobs now
Structural Engineer
$115,000 typical, a year
Most Structural Engineers earn $99,300 to $137,200 a year.
From 753 postings that list pay
2,520 open jobs now
Structural Engineers typically earn about $15,000 more a year than Architects.
What each one does
Architect
- Lead architectural projects from concept through construction administration.
- Create architectural designs and concepts based on client needs.
- Coordinate with structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers.
- Prepare and review architectural drawings, construction documents, and specifications.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and industry standards.
- Conduct site visits to evaluate existing conditions and monitor construction progress.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Structural Engineer
- Perform structural analysis and design calculations for various building types.
- Create detailed structural drawings, models, and technical specifications.
- Review engineering calculations, drawings, and other technical documents.
- Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines.
- Participate in project meetings to discuss design issues and progress.
- Conduct field inspections to gather data and verify structural conditions.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Architect
Asked for in both
- Revit 8 in 10 postings
- AutoCAD 4 in 10 postings
More common in Architect postings
- Architectural Design 4 in 10 postings
- Construction Administration 3 in 10 postings
- Licensed Architect 3 in 10 postings
- SketchUp 3 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
- Construction Documentation 2 in 10 postings
- Bluebeam 2 in 10 postings
Structural Engineer
Asked for in both
- Revit 3 in 10 postings
- AutoCAD 3 in 10 postings
More common in Structural Engineer postings
- Structural Engineering 7 in 10 postings
- Civil Engineering 5 in 10 postings
- Structural Analysis 4 in 10 postings
- Structural Design 4 in 10 postings
- SAP2000 3 in 10 postings
- Structural Calculations 2 in 10 postings
- ASCE 7 2 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Architect
None stand out in current postings.
Structural Engineer
- Professional Engineer (PE) License 4 in 10 postings
Open jobs
Architect
Architect - A/B
Nycsca$83,314 - $151,643/yrstated QueensLicensed ArchitectDesign ReviewsSpace PlanningQuality AssuranceSenior Project Architect
GrandhavenchamberPay not stated Kalamazoo, MIMicrosoft ExcelRevitGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft OfficeGmail +5Senior Design Architect
GrandhavenchamberPay not stated New Albany, INMicrosoft ExcelRevitGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft OfficeGmail +5
Structural Engineer
Engineer Structural 3
Huntington Ingalls$99k - $122k/yrstated Newport News, Virginia, United States RemoteStructural EngineeringPower PlantStructural AnalysisElectronicsSenior Structural Engineer
GrandhavenchamberPay not stated New Albany, INMicrosoft ExcelGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft OfficeStructural EngineeringGmail +5Structural Project Engineer
DCI EngineersPay not stated Portland, OR, 97205ETABSRisa 3DRevitASCE 7Structural Engineering +5
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