Designs load-bearing structures or structural elements, such as buildings, bridges, or roadways.
Performs analysis of building materials for use in construction. Develops blueprints or specifications for use during construction and ensures all projects comply with applicable codes and regulations. Determines cause of structural failures, damages, and defects through site investigations. Provides reports detailing investigations and assessment of damages to the structure.
Salary.com identifies five increasing levels of proficiency for each skill/competency. Some jobs require only a relatively low level of proficiency in each skill/competency, while other jobs will require a more advanced level of proficiency in the same skill/competency. These levels rate the degree of proficiency (skill level, expertise) we expect the incumbent to perform in the given skill/competency for the given job. Note that we intentionally do not associate timeframes or years of experience in performing the skill/competency because that can be misleading. Proficiency levels identify what the incumbent knows and can do rather than how long they have been doing it. Also, note that the proficiency levels are cumulative, e.g., a level 4 proficiency implies the ability to perform all the behaviors at the lower levels.
Check each Structural Engineer IV skill and competencie below to view definitions.
Skill definition-Applying analytic principles and methods to identify the properties and state of a system, device, or mechanism.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Identifies tools and methods used in engineering analysis for remote systems.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Records information on product issues to help in the overall engineering analysis.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Reviews the properties and state of the system or device to apply needed transformations.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Drives effective engineering analysis to deliver business value and best solutions.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Leads cost reduction ideas through complex engineering analysis during the product life cycle.
Skill definition-Identifying and analyzing the causes of issues to reduce recurrence using problem-solving techniques.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Names data collection sources used in root cause analysis practices.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Responds to quality issues across our business using root cause problem analysis.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Participates in brainstorming activities to gain insights into factors and root causes of engineering problems.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Trains teams in isolating process reliability interconnect weakness and proposing design improvements in the process.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Optimizes root cause failure analysis process for all product machines for maintenance cost reduction.
Skill definition-Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists standard computer programming patterns and algorithms.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Uses object-oriented programming languages in programming.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Resolves any issues or problems that arise during the coding process.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Reviews and rewrites program codes to ensure compatibility with different operating systems.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Leads our business in improving the programming process and best practices.
Skill definition-Gathering, organizing, and analyzing information to identify the root cause of organizational problems and develop alternative solutions accordingly.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists skills, traits, and characteristics of analytical thinkers.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Illustrates logical relationships among diverse entities.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Investigates analytical thinking tools and incorporates them accordingly.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Guides others to analyze all factors and parameters that need to be considered.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Promotes the adoption of business intelligence analysis technology to drive strategic decisions.
Skill definition-The ability and process of implementing new ideas and initiatives to improve organizational performance.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Names our key stakeholders from a business value chain perspective.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Supports the planning, implementation, and management of training programs that foster process improvements.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Implements effective marketing strategies that achieve improved business outcomes.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Trains others on various business and operation topics.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Evaluates industry and market trends to identify new business opportunities.
There are 12 hard skills for Structural Engineer IV, Engineering Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), etc.
1 general skills for Structural Engineer IV, Programming.
9 soft skills for Structural Engineer IV, Analytical Thinking, Innovation, Attention to Detail, etc.
While the list totals 22 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a Structural Engineer IV, he or she needs to be skilled in Analytical Thinking, be skilled in Innovation, and be skilled in Attention to Detail.
