Figures out how to keep old churches, bridges, and towers standing without destroying their character.
You climb a cathedral bell tower to inspect cracked stone, then design hidden steel ties that hold it together through earthquakes.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 8 years after high school. Civil/structural engineering degree, PE license, and experience with masonry and timber.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Historic Preservation.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps model old structures, but assessing masonry and timber in person stays human and licensed.
Classes: AP Physics, AP Calculus, AP US History.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-2051.
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