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What does a structural design engineer do?
As a structural design engineer, you bring construction projects to life on the computer. During your apprenticeship, you’ll learn to produce sketches, drawings and technical documentation for houses, bridges, roads and other structures. You’ll work with CAD programmes, implement specifications provided by engineers and architects, and ensure that all plans are accurate and clear.
In this role, you’ll carry out a wide range of planning and technical tasks on a computer. These include, amongst other things:
- Creating sketches, drawings and plans for construction projects
- Using CAD programmes to create digital models and floor plans
- Converting survey data and technical specifications into drawings
- Carrying out specialist calculations, e.g. determining areas and volumes
- Preparing bills of materials, quantity surveys and documentation for tendering and construction
- Maintain drawing versions, incorporate changes and document versions
- Work as part of a team with civil engineers, architects and project managers
Structural design engineers work primarily:
- in planning offices, engineering and architectural firms
- in construction companies and for public sector clients
- in departments responsible for planning, tendering and site management
You will mainly work in the office at a computer, but through your plans you will be closely involved with what is happening on site and will ensure that everyone involved has access to clear and reliable documentation.
- at least a secondary school leaving certificate or a vocational baccalaureate
- An interest in maths, physics and spatial reasoning
- Accuracy and concentration when working on a computer
- A communicative and open-minded nature
Do you have any more questions?
We’d love to hear from you about the apprenticeship!
P.S. This is for enquiries only. Applications must be submitted via our careers portal
