P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Entry Professional
Perform simple structural calculations under supervision.
What this level means
New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision
- Scope
- Own tasks within a defined component
- Autonomy
- Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
- Complexity
- Routine problems with known solutions
- Impact
- Own deliverables
- Decision rights
- Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
- Leadership
- None — building the craft
- Typical experience
- 0–2 yrs
What you'd do
- Perform simple structural calculations
- Update drawings
- Assist in project documentation
- Support senior engineers in design tasks
- Participate in team meetings
- Perform calculations under guidance
- Update and maintain engineering drawings
- Assist in preparing project reports
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Basic structural analysis
- Drafting software proficiency
- Technical documentation
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Basic engineering principles
- Structural design fundamentals
- Construction materials
- Safety standards
- Engineering software
- Detail-Oriented
- Proactive learner
- Basic technical skills
- Team collaboration
- Communication Skills
What good looks like
- 0–2 years of experience
- Often EIT candidate
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Basic knowledge of structural analysis software
Common titles
Structural Engineering IStructural Engineering 1Entry-Level Structural EngineeringJunior Structural EngineeringAssociate Structural EngineeringStructural Engineer IStructural Engineer 1Entry-Level Structural EngineerJunior Structural EngineerAssociate Structural EngineerEntry Professional
What it pays
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.
O*NET / SOC: 17-0000 — Architecture & Engineering Occupations (inferred)