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Structural Engineer
Architecture & Construction
Very Highoffice
Structural Engineers design and assess the structural components of buildings, bridges and other infrastructure. They use engineering principles, computer-aided design and structural-analysis software to ensure structures meet safety and performance requirements.
Salary (Nigeria)
₦3M–₦12M
Exam requirements
Mathematics
required100% weight
Physics
required95% weight
Chemistry
required75% weight
English
recommended70% weight
Further Mathematics
recommended60% weight
Technical Drawing
recommended55% weight
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Key skills
Structural analysis and designReinforced concrete and steel designStructural software (Staad Pro, Prota, ETABS)AutoCAD draftingReading and interpreting drawingsSite supervision and quality checksAttention to detailTechnical report writingTeamwork with architects and contractorsProfessional responsibility for safety