Structural Engineer United States

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What the job involves

  • 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.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to team members.

Summed up from 30 recent Structural Engineer job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Structural Engineering 7 in 10 postings
  • Civil Engineering 5 in 10 postings
  • Structural Analysis 4 in 10 postings
  • Structural Design 4 in 10 postings
  • Structural Calculations 2 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • Professional Engineer (PE) License 3 in 10 postings
  • Structural Engineering License 1 in 10 postings
  • Driver's License 1 in 15 postings
  • Master of Engineering 1 in 15 postings

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Experience asked for

  • No experience needed 1 in 20 postings
  • 1 to 2 years 1 in 25 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 2 in 10 postings
  • 5 years or more 7 in 10 postings

Typical ask: 5 years.

Education asked for

  • Associate degree 1 in 240 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 9 in 10 postings
  • Master's degree 1 in 10 postings

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Is this role in demand?

2,520 open Structural Engineer jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $115,000 a year (most between $99k and $137k). See the full salary breakdown

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