ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Structural Engineer

Okay kiddo, have you ever built a tower with blocks or legos? Remember how you had to make sure your tower was sturdy so it wouldn't fall down? Well, imagine you're building a really big tower, like a skyscraper, that's super tall and needs to support a lot of weight. You would need someone to help make sure that tower is really strong and won't fall over, right? That's where a structural engineer comes in.

A structural engineer is like a tower builder for grown-ups. They're experts in figuring out how to design and build really big and strong buildings, bridges, and other structures. They use science and math to make sure that the buildings they design can withstand strong winds, earthquakes, or heavy loads like a bunch of people standing on one spot.

Structural engineers also help figure out the best materials to use to make buildings sturdy. They might suggest using steel, concrete, or other strong materials that can support a lot of weight. They also need to take into account safety requirements and codes for the places these buildings are being constructed.

So, a structural engineer is like a superhero that helps make sure the buildings we live and work in every day are safe and won't collapse!