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Structural Engineering at MelbourneThe Melbourne School of Engineering is the leading provider of engineering and IT education in Australia* and ranked 13th in the world for graduate employability#.

Whether you are interested in a professional qualification, a career change, expanding your technical skills or pursuing a new interest, the Melbourne School of Engineering has a range of world class programs to meet your needs.

Structural Engineering at MelbourneOur professional Master of Engineering is the first graduate program in Australia to offer accreditation from Engineers Australia and EUR-ACE®, enabling graduates to practice as engineers in Australia, Europe, the US, Japan, Singapore, and more.

*No.1 in Australia; No.37 in the world. Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2014-2015.# QS World University Rankings 2014-2015

Structural Engineering at MelbournePrograms that we offer in structural engineering include:

• Master of Engineering (Structural)

• Master of Engineering Structures

• Master of Philosophy (Engineering)

• Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)

Structural engineering offers you diverse career options in the design, development, evaluation and risk assessment of load-bearing structures in a variety of areas including construction, aerospace, natural resources and consulting.

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Sectors & Employers

STrucTurAl EngInEErIng SEcTorS AnD InDuSTrIES ExAMPlES of EMPloyErS

Aerospace

Civil Engineering

Construction

Consulting

Engineering/Architecture

Manufacturing

Mining

Oil and Gas

AECOMArupBeca Bonacci GroupBHP BillitonBrookfield MultiplexGHDGolder AssociatesHyder ConsultingLeighton ContractorsMetro TrainsNational Infrastructure ServicesParsons BrinckerhoffVic RoadsWorley Parsons

SpecialisationsAs a structural engineer, you could work with government, consultancies and industry, applying mathematical and scientific principles in the design, development, evaluation and risk assessment of the frameworks of load-bearing structures to ensure strength and rigidity.

Structural engineers ensure that the effects of extremes such as wind, waves, fire, temperature, earthquakes, blasts and human/vehicle traffic are taken into account when designing and building structures such as high-rise buildings, theatres, roads, rail lines, towers, bridges, dams, tunnels, and more.

Job OutlookEngineering professionals are in demand, not only in Australia, but across the globe. In a dynamic economic climate, engineers need to be adaptable and ready to navigate fluctuations in the job market.

All students are encouraged to take ownership of their careers and ensure they are building their employability skills whilst at University, to give themselves the best start to their careers, regardless of the job climate.

For more information about job outlook, visit the Australian Government’s Employment Projections and Job Outlook website:http://lmip.gov.au/default.aspx?lMIP/EmploymentProjections

www.joboutlook.gov.au/

To learn more about salaries, please visit: www.graduateopportunities.com

AN EDUCATION THAT TAKES YOU AROUND THE WORLDroderick Darling completed the Master of Engineering (Structural) and undertook a semester in canada as part of a study exchange program:

“Living in Montreal was an amazing experience, which provided me with an opportunity to take the engineering skills I had developed at Melbourne Uni and apply them in a foreign environment.

I really enjoyed my time at Melbourne. You get an excellent education, in a great environment, from passionate lecturers and tutors.”

Today roderick works as a graduate civil engineer with BHP Billiton in Perth, where he works in the construction and expansion of mine, rail and port infrastructure.

“Buildings and bridges always fascinated me, and I had thought about doing architecture, but realised that a lot of the creative work was actually done by engineers. In my current role I work with people from all over the world, from different backgrounds and with different skill sets who come together to create something new.”

Roderick Darlinggraduate civil Engineer, BHP BillitonMaster of Engineering (Structural)

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GRADUATE 3-5 YEARS ExpERIENCE 10 YEARS

Graduate Project Coordinator

Graduate Structural Draftsperson

Graduate Structural Design Engineer

Graduate Structural Engineer

Coastal Engineer

Concrete Materials Engineering Specialist

Infrastructure Engineer

Marine Structural Engineer

Maritime Structural Engineer

Pipeline Engineer

Project Engineer – Structural

Rail Engineer

Seismic Structural Engineer

Site Structural Engineer

Structural Dams Engineer

Structural Engineer – Bridge Design

Structural Engineer – Commercial/Industrial

Structural Engineer – High-rise Buildings

Structural Engineer – Marine

Structural Engineer – Materials Handling

Structural Engineer – Mining

Structural Engineer – Residential/Buildings

Structural Engineer – Subsea

Structural Contractor

Structural Design Engineer

Tunnel Design Engineer

Lead Structural Engineer

Principal Structural Engineer

Principal Technical Structural Engineer

Senior Building Consultant

Senior Project Manager

Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer/Business Development

Senior Structural Engineer/ Design Team Leader

Career progression

Structural Engineering Career Pathways. Authorised by the Manager, Careers & Industry, Melbourne School of Engineering. Published August 2015.

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Alternative CareersAn engineering or IT degree at the University of Melbourne gives you a solid technical and design foundation combined with strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills valued across a range of industries. Over a third of our graduates choose to move into areas including:

• Managementconsulting

• Finance,economicsandbanking

• Businessanalysis

• Projectmanagement

• Technicalsales,marketingandcommunications

• Intellectualpropertymanagement

• Technicalwriting

• Teaching

• Governmentandpolicy

Careers in ResearchIf you are passionate about a certain field of structural engineering and would like to advance your research skills, enrolling in a research higher degree (RHD) could be a great option for you. RHDs enhance your ability to problem solve, think autonomously and creatively, and analyse. Careers in research are diverse and may include:

• academicpositionsatuniversities;

• policy-makingorresearchpositions at public sector organisations;

• privatesectorresearchanddevelopment projects;

• self-employedconsultingpositions on technical or policy issues in your area of expertise.

Careers Services and Industry LinksStudents undertaking our programs have access to a range of careers services, and benefit from a curriculum that offers excellent opportunities to connect with industry through:

• anIndustryBasedLearningsubjectelective

• studentprojectspartneredwithindustry

• guestlecturesledbyindustryleadersand experts

• sitevisitshostedbykeyorganisations

• industrynetworkingevents

• careerpanelsfeaturingindustryrepresentatives

• résumédropinsessions

• anonlinejobsandinternshipsportal