What is Structural Engineering?
A broad specialization of civil engineering, structural engineering is all about analyzing, planning, designing and overlooking the construction of large structures like bridges, tunnels, buildings, flyovers etc. As part of the course, students learn the basic principles of structural analysis which involves examining the strength, stability and durability of structures.
Typically, a structural engineer specializes in a particular field. It could range from pipeline engineering to bridge engineering and from building engineering to huge air and water structures like aircraft and ships. In India, the demand for structural engineers is high as every construction requires skilled engineers to maintain its durability and quality. A large number of builders, contractors or architects hire structural engineers as their consultants.
Structural Engineering Eligibility and Top Entrance Exams Â
Since structural engineering is a sub-discipline of civil engineering, interested candidates can pursue the programme at the Master’s level as specialization of civil engineering. To pursue a postgraduate degree in Structural Engineering, candidates must have completed their undergraduate degree in an engineering discipline (Civil engineering, preferably) with an aggregate mark of 60% and above.
Structural Engineering Exams
GATE and TANCET are two of the most popular exam for candidates interested in pursuing structural engineering at the PG level.
Structural Engineering Courses
In India, most of the colleges, universities, and technical institutes offer do not offer structural engineering at the UG level. The course is offered as an integrated degree at the UG level. Listed below are the types of structural engineering courses offered in India:
Integrated:
- BTech + MTech (Integrated)
Postgraduate:
- MTech in Structural Engineering
- Post Graduate Diploma in Structural Engineering
- Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)
- MSc in Structural Engineering
Some colleges in India also offer part-time as well as distance programmes in structural engineering. However, before pursuing the same, candidates should ensure that the course is UGC recognised. Â
Structural Engineering Subjects
Here are the subject areas/topics that students study as part of a structural engineering programme. Please note that these might differ from college to college:
| Subjects in Structural Engineering Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| Theory of elasticity and plasticity |
Repair & Rehabilitation of Structure |
| Advanced Engineering Mathematics |
Structural Dynamics & Earthquake Engineering |
| Industrial Management |
Theory of Elasticity & Plasticity |
| Advanced Structural Analysis |
Advanced Structural Design |
| Soil Structure Interaction |
Advanced Foundation Engineering |
| Bridge Engineering |
Pre-stressed Concrete Structures |
| Structural Optimisation |
Composite Material & Structures |
Structural Engineering Jobs, Salary and Top Recruiters
The scope of structural engineering in India is huge. According to LinkedIn, the top 10 industries recruiting structural engineers are Civil Engineering, Construction, Oil & Energy, Design, Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering, Architecture & Planning, Aviation & Aerospace, Information Technology & Services, Automotive and Real Estate.
Structural Engineering Jobs & Top Recruiters
Some of the job profiles that structural engineers can land into are:
- Quality Analysts
- Structural Engineer
- Structural Consultant
- Bridge Engineer
- Offshore Construction Engineer
- Offshore Design Engineer
- Construction Engineer
Structural Engineering Companies & Recruiters
Here are some of the top companies and recruiters hiring structural engineers:
| Top companies hiring Structural Engineering graduates | |
|---|---|
| Gammon India Ltd |
KK Engineers |
| Larsen and Toubro Ltd |
Vintech Consultants |
| Afcons Infrastructure Ltd |
Arcadis |
| Godrej Properties Ltd |
Petrofac |
| Shapoorji Pallonji |
Flour Corporation |
| Reliance Construction |
Atkins |
| TATA Projects |
Jacobs |
| Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) |
Mott MacDonald |
| Tata Consultancy |
Aker Solutions |
| Engineering Contracting Company (ECC) |
Technip |
Structural Engineering Salary
| Level |
Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry-level |
4 lakh PA |
| Mid-career |
8 lakh PA |
| Experienced |
12-20 lakh PA |
FAQs related to Structural Engineering
Q. How a career in Structural Engineering has good prospects in the future?
A. From the pyramids of Egypt to the exploration of space, structural engineers have always faced the challenges of the future - advancing civilization and improving our quality of life. The coming decades will be the most demanding and rewarding times for structural engineers.
Q. What is the job market potential for structural engineers?
A. It is estimated that in the next four to seven years almost half of all structural engineers are going to retire. Moreover, the government, public, and private sectors are going to launch several projects for developing world-class infrastructure. So, it can be said that there will be a huge demand for structural engineers.
Q. What kind of person makes a good Structural Engineer?
A. A structural engineer must be creative and have good problem-solving skills. They must have a good understanding of mathematics and science, computers and new technology. They also need good communication skills and leadership qualities.
Q. Do I have to be good at math and science to be a Structural Engineer?
A. Being good at math and science certainly helps. Applying math and science will help structural engineers to design solutions to real-life problems.
Q. Where would I work as a Structural Engineer or Structural Engineering Technician?
A. Structural engineers can work as a State, County or City employee or for a private firm. A partial list of employers includes Public agencies, private companies such as consulting firms, construction companies, manufacturing companies, large industries, and the Military.
Q. What are some different things I can do with a Structural Engineering career?
A. As a structural engineer, you design structures that can support their own weight and are safe even during extraordinary events like hurricanes, earthquakes, blizzards, and floods. You develop and use knowledge of the properties and behaviors of steel, concrete, aluminum, timber, and plastic as well as new and exotic materials.
Popular Structural Engineering Colleges in India
Popular Private Structural Engineering Colleges in India
Top Rated Courses
Courses
- M.Tech. in Structural EngineeringManipal Institute of Technology
- B.Tech. in Civil EngineeringJK Lakshmipat University
- M.Tech. in Structural EngineeringIIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology
- M.Tech. in Structural EngineeringNIT Trichy - National Institute of Technology
- M.Tech. in Structural EngineeringNational Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
- M.Tech. in Structural EngineeringSRMIST - SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
- M.Tech. in Structural EngineeringNIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology
- M.Tech. in Structural EngineeringR.V. College of Engineering
- M.Tech. in Structural EngineeringSMIT - Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim Manipal University
- M.Tech. in Structural EngineeringMANIT - Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology
Popular Structural Engineering UG Courses in India
UG Courses
- BE / BTech
19 Colleges
Popular Structural Engineering PG Courses in India
PG Courses
- ME / MTech
559 Colleges
- MSc
3 Colleges
- PG Diploma
2 Colleges
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Comments
Hello Kunal, it's very nice to hear from you that you are interested in doing your M.Tech in structural engineering from college located in Delhi NCR. Delhi NCR is a very big area and it may not be feasible for you to commute to the college situated in diametrically opposite location with respect...Hello Kunal, it's very nice to hear from you that you are interested in doing your M.Tech in structural engineering from college located in Delhi NCR. Delhi NCR is a very big area and it may not be feasible for you to commute to the college situated in diametrically opposite location with respect to your residence. Hence I would like to advise you to look for the college nearer to you and check with them if they gave part time M.Tech. I am afraid readymade information is not available and you will have to ring up each college one by one to find which is most suitable. Best wishes to you.
F
2021-02-09 11:48:44
How to do external PG in structural engineering.
Hello Firdouse, I am afraid as to what you are seeking is not legally feasible at least presently in India. University grants commission has laid out a policy stating no professional courses can be offered by any university by way of correspondence course. What perhaps you can think of doing is j...Hello Firdouse, I am afraid as to what you are seeking is not legally feasible at least presently in India. University grants commission has laid out a policy stating no professional courses can be offered by any university by way of correspondence course. What perhaps you can think of doing is joining a college which is allowing postgraduate courses to be conducted as part time courses. Here you will need to attend the classes which are invariably held either in the evening or on the weekends or both. However such institutes are very less in number and hence their gender information is not available on the net. You need to find out engineering colleges offering post graduation in your desired branch in the place where you are presently working for living and then contact each college separately by telephone to seek this information and then take appropriate action. Best wishes to you.
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K
2021-02-20 18:53:11
Need to do part time M.Tech in structural engineering from Delhi NCR. Please guide.
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