Structural Engineer

Analyzing configurations of the basic structural components of a building or other structure;Calculating the pressures, stresses and strains that each component, such as a beam or lintel, will experience from other parts of the structure due to human use or environmental pressures such as weather or earthquakes;Considering the strength of various materials, Timber, concrete, steel and brick, to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of structural design;Liaising with other designers, including architects, to agree on safe designs and their fit with the aesthetic concept of the construction;Examining structures at risk of collapse and advising how to improve their structural integrity, such as recommending removal or repair of defective parts or rebuilding the entire structure;Making drawings, specifications and computer models of structures for building contractors;Investigating ground conditions and analyzing results of site tests, such as soil samples;Liaising with construction contractors to ensure that newly erected buildings are structurally sound;Applying expert knowledge of the forces that act on various structures;Using computers and computer-aided design (CAD) technology for simulation purposes.