TOP SKILLS FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING GRADUATES/STUDENTS
( BOTH FRESHER AND EXPERIENCED )
Structural Engineering
Structural engineering is the sub-branch of civil engineering. For Structural engineers thereof two opportunities in both private and public organizations, etc.., Here are some details and skills required for a structural Engineer.
What is Structural Engineering?
Structural engineers are guided to design the frameworks of structures and also designing those structures to conflict with the stresses and pressures of the environment and endure safety, stability, and security in every part of their use. They deal with the design, analysis, building, and maintenance of load relevance.
What does a Structural Engineer do?
Structural engineers select appropriate construction materials and provide technical advice. What do they do? They make calculations about loads & stresses such as gravity loads, storms, earthquakes, floods, etc. They monitor and inspect the work undertaken by contractors. Their job is to make sure the physical structure maintains the integrity and can handle the loads and forces. They focus exclusively on building projects for commercial, residential and townships, etc. The safety of the public is the main priority of structural engineers. The structural analysis software can be used to design the main structural elements including vertical supports, foundation, base system, and other main parts of a building. Where do they work? They can evaluate whether a building should be constructed in a specific way according to the loads and forces it might put under in the future. Structural engineers are very important to understand that making alterations to any structural element because may take place to serious damage or extensive collapse of the building.
Career Outlook of Structural Engineers/Students
They work effectively in designing and constructing buildings, sporting arenas, bridges, dams, ports, etc., and also deal with recognizing the safety of large constructions. They are responsible for estimating schematics and make ensure that the building meets the building codes for safety in occupancy and able to withstand the elements. Structural engineers work on projects on changing the use of building, the introduction of more floors to the building, or a significant explanation to a building. They work on towers, stadiums, oil rigs, space satellites, air crafts, tunnels, pipelines, roads residential buildings, existing structures, new structures, commercial projects, construction defects, storm damage, additional structural needs, etc.
The role and responsibilities of structural engineers
- Construction consultancies
- Construction contractors
- Utility companies
- Local authorities
- Site work and investigation
- Construction management
- Offshore construction/design engineer etc.
Top Key Skills For Structural Engineering Graduates/Students Both Fresher And Experienced
To get a better future in this stream you have to integrate with the top key skills of structural engineering.
1. Technical Skills Required For Structural Engineer:
- Theory of elasticity and plasticity
- Structural Dynamics
- Matrix Computer Methods of Structural Analysis
- Soil-Structure Interaction
- Concrete structures
- Steel structures
- Disaster resistant structures
- Finite Element Analysis
- Aseismic Design of Structures
- Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Structures
- Industrial structures
2.Reasoning, Analytical, And Problem-Solving Skills
It is the ability to study the information, apply logic to find patterns, and find the ideal solution in a timely and efficient manner. To crack any job everyone should have these skills I.e.., logical Venn-diagram, sitting arrangements, coding, and decoding, series, mathematical operations, solving puzzles, etc, Hiring an employee desire a person who uses logical steps, judgment to understand an issue before executing it. The more you solve, the better you will get to understand easily.
3. Structural Degree Courses Offered By Different Universities.
- Architectural and Settlement Conservation
- Architectural Conservation
- Architectural Design
- Construction Management
- Digital Architecture
- Environmental Planning
- Housing
- Industrial Area Planning and Management
- Interior Architecture & Design
- Landscape Architecture
- Museum Architecture
- Naval Architecture
- Planning Infrastructure
- Building and Construction Management
- Urban and Regional Planning
4.INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Not only the above skills they should have good interpersonal skills to get placed in any reputed company
1.Critical thinking skills
2.Presentation skills
3.Communication skills
4.Listening skills
5.Leadership skills
6.Ability to solve easily
7.Teamwork
8.Ability to work under pressure
9.Strong analytical and mathematics skills
10.Industry skill and Commercial Awareness
COURSE POPULARITY: This course has a medium priority.
COURSE DURATION: 4 YEARS
COURSE OFFERED BY JNTU, IIT, NIT, STATE UNIVERSITIES AND THEIR AFFILIATED COLLEGES
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: MAINS and STATE ENGINEERING EXAMS I.e., AP EAMCET, BCECE, UPSEE, etc.
PREPARATION CRITERIA(exams to qualify): MAINS and STATE ENGINEERING EXAMS I.e., AP EAMCET, BCECE, UPSEE, etc.
TOP 5 INSTITUTES OFFERING STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING COURSE:
1.Indian Institute of Bombay ( IIT-BOMBAY)
2.Indian Institute of Delhi ( IIT-DELHI)
3.Indian Institute of Roorkee(IIT-ROORKEE)
4.Indian Institute of Chennai (IIT-CHENNAI)
5.Indian Institute of Madras (IIT-MADRAS)
COURSE STRUCTURE:
For Public Colleges: Average fee-3L
For Private Colleges: Average fee -8Ll
PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- PWD & Irrigation Department
- Government Mega Construction Projects (Dams, Highways, Roads, Bridges, canals, etc.
- Larsen and Toubro ( L & T)
- Tata Group
- Afcons
- Shobha Developers
- DRDO
- Hindustan Construction Company
- Reliance Infrastructure Limited
- Simplex Infrastructure Limited
- GMR Constructions
- National highway authority of India(NHAI)
- Town of Rural Planning and Development
- Boeing.
- Burns & McDonnell.
- Cass Hayward LLP.
- Fuller, Mossbarger, Scott & May
- Engineers.
- HDR, Inc.
- Ammann & Whitney.
- ARW Engineers.
- Barrish Pelham & Associates, Inc.
- Hinman Consulting Engineers, Inc.
- Huckabee.
PAY SCALE FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS/GRADUATES
In India, the average pay scale is up to 4.5l
In Abroad average payscale is up to $85813
POPULAR COMPANIES FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS/STUDENTS
- Boeing.
- Burns & McDonnell.
- Cass Hayward LLP.
- Fuller, Mossbarger,
- HDR, Inc.
- Ammann & Whitney.
