OSCA occupation

243234 Structural Engineer

Analyses, calculates and predicts the stability, strength and rigidity of built structures, tests the behaviour and durability of materials used in their construction, and designs and supervises the construction of all types of structures.

Major group: 2 Professionals
Unit group: 2432 Civil Engineering Professionals
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 1

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ANZSCO 233214 Structural Engineer Exact correspondence in the ABS table

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 1
Major group: 2 Professionals
Sub-major group: 24 Design, Engineering and Science Professionals
Minor group: 243 Engineering Professionals
Unit group: 2432 Civil Engineering Professionals

Tasks

Calculates pressures, loads and stresses on structural foundations to ensure the safety of the construction
Studies and analyses the strength of building materials to select and advise on the suitable ones for the construction
Conducts structural inspections to evaluate the conditions and foundations, and assess the structural integrity
Uses computer models to simulate and predict the structure's behaviour under varying conditions, such as high winds, flooding or earthquakes
Researches and improves construction techniques and structural designs

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Alternative titles

Structural Design Engineer

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Compare OSCA 243234 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code243234 Structural Engineer	243231 Civil Engineer	243232 Geotechnical Engineer
Official role definition	Analyses, calculates and predicts the stability, strength and rigidity of built structures, tests the behaviour and durability of materials used in their construction, and designs and supervises the construction of all types of structures.	Plans, designs, organises and oversees the construction and operation of dams, bridges, pipelines, gas supply schemes, airports and other civil engineering projects.	Plans, directs and conducts survey work to analyse the mechanics of soil and rock, and its applications to engineering problems to support the safe and efficient design and construction of infrastructure projects.
Skill level	Skill Level 1	Skill Level 1	Skill Level 1
Key tasks	Calculates pressures, loads and stresses on structural foundations to ensure the safety of the construction Studies and analyses the strength of building materials to select and advise on the suitable ones for the construction Conducts structural inspections to evaluate the conditions and foundations, and assess the structural integrity Uses computer models to simulate and predict the structure's behaviour under varying conditions, such as high winds, flooding or earthquakes	Analyses site locations and conducts surveys to determine the feasibility and requirements of civil engineering projects Undertakes calculations, designs and develops specifications for civil engineering projects, and provides solutions to design-related issues Studies, evaluates and reports on the environmental implications of civil engineering projects to ensure compliance with existing regulations Determines construction methods, materials and quality standards for civil engineering projects	Assesses construction plans to determine its feasibility based on the understanding of the construction site gathered from geological maps, aerial photographs, project data, collected historical information and other sources Collects and tests soil and rock samples to determine their properties and assist in the assessment of geotechnical parameters used in design Assesses the impact of soil and rock mechanical properties on the stability of existing structures Performs geotechnical calculations and modelling to evaluate the characteristics of the site under study, and use the results from their analysis to design foundations and other geotechnical structures
Alternative titles	Structural Design Engineer	Not stated	Not stated

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Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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