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What is a structural engineering technician and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
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John Irwin EdD
The average structural engineering technician salary is $50,784. The most common degree is a associate degree degree with an civil engineering major. It usually takes 8-10 years of experience to become a structural engineering technician. Structural engineering technicians with a Structural Engineer (SE) certification earn more money. Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 0% and produce -100 job opportunities across the U.S.

What general advice would you give to a structural engineering technician?

John Irwin EdDJohn Irwin EdD LinkedIn profile

Chair, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology, Professor, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Michigan Technological University

Engineering technology graduates are masters of technology, gaining a broad and deep understanding of the processes, systems, tools, and techniques necessary to construct, modify, operate, and maintain an engineering design. They act as technological integrators, bridging the gap between the skilled trades and engineering fundamentals. This is a great career path for those who enjoy engineering concepts but would rather spend time working with their hands solving specific technical issues than tackling broader, more complex design challenges.
ScoreStructural Engineering TechnicianUS Average
Salary
4.0

Avg. Salary $50,784

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
6.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.68%

Asian 9.29%

Black or African American 9.17%

Hispanic or Latino 16.13%

Unknown 4.85%

White 59.87%

Gender

female 9.52%

male 90.48%

Age - 46
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46
Stress level
5.6

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.2

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.7

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Structural engineering technician career paths

Key steps to become a structural engineering technician

  1. Explore structural engineering technician education requirements

    Most common structural engineering technician degrees

    Associate

    45.5 %

    Bachelor's

    39.0 %

    Master's

    7.8 %

  2. Start to develop specific structural engineering technician skills

    SkillsPercentages
    ACI29.97%
    Structural Analysis13.82%
    Shop Drawings13.00%
    Construction Materials9.57%
    Design Drawings7.66%
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  3. Complete relevant structural engineering technician training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New structural engineering technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a structural engineering technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real structural engineering technician resumes.

  4. Research structural engineering technician duties and responsibilities

    • Manage and distribute cad standards to contributing design consultants and assist with any design issues as necessary.
    • Mentore other structural engineers on 2D and 3D FEA for several turbines parts.
    • Train and ACI certify to perform laboratory analysis of soil, concrete, and asphalt properties.
    • Design government research facility in STAAD using calculate design loads.

  5. Apply for structural engineering technician jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a structural engineering technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average structural engineering technician salary

The average structural engineering technician salary in the United States is $50,784 per year or $24 per hour. Structural engineering technician salaries range between $35,000 and $72,000 per year.

Average structural engineering technician salary
$50,784 Yearly
$24.42 hourly

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