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Structural engineer

A Structural Engineer analyses and designs the gravity support and lateral force resistance of buildings, bridges and other structures.

Structural engineering is the science and art of designing and making, with economy and elegance, buildings, bridges, frameworks and other similar structures so that they can safely resist the forces to which they may be subjected.

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