Designing and planning: Developing detailed structural designs and plans for structures like buildings, bridges, roads, tunnels, towers, airports, and dams, Analyzing: Performing structural analysis and calculations to assess the stability, integrity, and load-bearing capacity of structures Selecting materials: Choosing appropriate building materials and processes for structural designs Identifying risks: Identifying and mitigating potential design risks Structural design engineers should have a strong technical background in structural design, knowledge of construction materials and methodologies, and proven drafting skills. They should also have excellent mathematical, IT, and analytical skills, and good attention to detail.