The main role of Structural Engineers is to design buildings and bridges; this includes ensuring that buildings are safe to live in and structures are sound enough to withstand local and/or adverse weather conditions. The Engineer must first perform calculations and then prepare drawings of the proposed building or structure. 

Once these are ready, the Architect/ Structural Engineer designs and constructs the structure using materials as per the client's specifications. The structural engineer is also responsible for the analysis and fabrication of materials as needed, along with providing any necessary modifications if requested. Once the construction is completed, the Origin-and-Cause Engineer monitors its condition to ensure it is safe to inhabit.

In order to become an Engineer, it is necessary to obtain at least three years experience in the field. The majority of engineers have some formal training and education in structural design and engineering. Typically, they begin as an apprentice where they learn the basic knowledge of drafting and designs as well as the more technical aspects of the field. 

From there they are promoted to a licensed professional where they can train on progressively more complex projects until they are able to take on a leadership role within their own team.

As a team leader, the Engineer is typically in charge of the overall supervision of his fellow engineers. All the team leaders, as they are called, assume and complete responsibility for the overall health of the structure, ensuring it is safe to inhabit and the structural elements continue to function optimally. 

The team leader is the individual who designs the strategy for meeting the objectives of the construction project while coordinating all of the efforts of all the other team members to meet the deadline. If a problem occurs or there is a question about the performance of one of the structural elements of the building, the Engineer has to step in and make the call about the safety of the public and the workers involved.

The Engineer is responsible for the inspection of the site prior to commencement of the building project, so as to determine any structural problems and make any necessary adjustments before actual work commences. 

Once all problems have been noted the engineer then makes sure the site is cleared for work so that they are not disturbed by construction activities. At this point the Engineer is in control and is in charge. Their role does not end there however; they must then perform the necessary tests for any repairs to be made and finalize all documents before issuing a permit to begin construction. 

This final step is extremely important to ensure everything is in order and permits are obtained before the end of the day; if permits are not obtained, the construction can be stopped and the unexpected can happen.

Once all permits are obtained and all necessary adjustments have been made, the engineer then steps back and allows the Construction Team to begin their work. The engineer will sit in front of his computer screen or inspect the physical structure of the site to ensure everything is alright and working correctly. 

This final step as the team leader allows the architect to start his plans for the project. All corrections and changes are then handled through the engineer who oversees the work.

Every time something goes wrong there will be an explanation provided to the client and this is where the role of structural engineer comes into play. In order for an engineer to be successful they must know why things are not going so well and how to improve upon the problem. 

If the Engineer is unable to understand the problem or how to improve upon it they will fail and the client's budget could be greatly affected. The role of an engineer is one that requires patience and understanding, they must listen closely to the clients needs and desires and then make any suggestions that may help resolve the issues at hand. 

This final part of the process is very important and many times it is the deciding factor between a successful construction project or a failed one.