Structural Designer

A Structural Designer creates plans for buildings, bridges, and other structures. You might work for engineering firms, construction companies, or government agencies. Using CAD software, you’ll develop drawings, analyse materials, and ensure designs meet safety standards.

Structural Designers need strong technical skills and attention to detail. You’ll collaborate with engineers and architects to create cost-effective, practical, and sustainable designs while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $109,200
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a structural designer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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52873WA

Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering
Online
24 months
$15,421
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Draftsperson CAD Operator Engineering Technician
Project Coordinator Advanced Engineering Tradesperson Civil Construction Designer Structural Drafter Civil Draftsperson Construction Estimator Civil Modeller Structural Designer Structural Modeller
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Master of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Architectural Engineer Structural Engineer
Design Engineer Project Engineer Site Engineer Construction Manager Geotechnical Engineer Structural Designer
+ 6 more
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Civil Engineer Architectural Engineer Structural Engineer Design Engineer Project Engineer Site Engineer Construction Manager Geotechnical Engineer Structural Designer + 6 more
52896WA

Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering (Materials Testing)
Online
24 months
$15,421
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CAD Operator Civil Engineering Technician Laboratory Technician
Draftsperson Structural Designer Structural Modeller
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CAD Operator Civil Engineering Technician Laboratory Technician Draftsperson Structural Designer Structural Modeller + 3 more
RII60520

Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
On Campus
96 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineering Technician Civil Designer Civil Draftsperson
Construction Project Manager Structural Designer Civil Modeller Structural Drafter Engineering Surveyor Civil Construction Designer Engineering Technician
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineering Technician Civil Designer Civil Draftsperson Construction Project Manager Structural Designer Civil Modeller Structural Drafter Engineering Surveyor Civil Construction Designer Engineering Technician + 7 more

Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
Online
12 months
$12,738
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Construction Engineer Structural Engineer
Structural Project Manager Infrastructure Engineer Structural Designer Structural Modeller Civil Modeller Structural Drafter
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Construction Engineer Structural Engineer Structural Project Manager Infrastructure Engineer Structural Designer Structural Modeller Civil Modeller Structural Drafter + 6 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Structural Design for Non-Structural Engineers
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineering Technician Structural Designer Civil Engineer
Architect Civil Draftsperson
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineering Technician Structural Designer Civil Engineer Architect Civil Draftsperson + 2 more

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural Engineering)
Blended, On Campus
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Structural Engineer Bridge Engineer
Construction Project Manager Geotechnical Engineer Tunnel Engineer Architectural Engineer BIM Manager Structural Designer Structural Modeller Structural Drafter
+ 8 more

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)
Blended, On Campus
4 years
$17,444 - $31,776
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Transport Engineer Civil Engineer Structural Project Manager Site Engineer Water Engineer Infrastructure Planner Hydroelectric Engineer Facade Engineer Geospatial Engineer Sustainability Engineer Structural Designer
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