r/StructuralEngineering is a subreddit with 155k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for, engineering, design, struggling, and structural, and they frequently recommend/review design software and tablet.
Structural engineering is the use of applied physics and mechanics to analyze and design man-made structures or objects to safely resist the loads imposed upon them.
Popular Themes in r/StructuralEngineering
#1
Advice Requests
: "What job on the market to apply for design work?"
3 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Hiring for a Structural Engineer in Mauldin, SC"
2 posts
#3
Ideas
: "Looking for creative Civil Engineering bachelor’s project ideas"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/StructuralEngineering
#1
Looking For
32 posts
#2
Engineering
: "residential Engineering"
28 posts
#3
Design
: "What job on the market to apply for Design work?"
15 posts
#4
Struggling
13 posts
#5
Structural
13 posts
#6
Job
8 posts
#7
Structural Engineer
8 posts
#8
Career Dissatisfaction
7 posts
#9
Structural Engineer Search
7 posts
#10
Analysis
5 posts
Products Discussed in r/StructuralEngineering
Design Software
19 reviews
#1
RISA 3D
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
STAAD.Pro
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Metal Building Software
4.0★ from 1 review
Tablet
1 review
#1
Samsung
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/StructuralEngineering
#1
Structural Analysis/Design
: "Is this structure sound?"
38 posts
#2
Career/Education
: "Hiring for a Structural Engineer in Mauldin, SC"
28 posts
#3
Concrete Design
: "Reasons for U-bars at concrete edges"
4 posts
#4
Steel Design
: "What software do you use for steel / metal structures?"
4 posts
#5
Humor
: "Is the Saran wrap structural?"
3 posts
#6
Photograph/Video
: "Would you take a dip?"
3 posts
#7
Geotechnical Design
: "Working as Engineering Consultant for Foreign client from India and want to double check my precautionary actions or add some that does not put me in liable in future"
3 posts
#8
Engineering Article
: "IdeaTorque"
3 posts
#9
Failure
: "Rotten joists"
3 posts
#10
Wood Design
: "Problem or no?"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/StructuralEngineering
Yearly
+29k members(23.0%)
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Last updated: October 1, 2026