Can a mechanical engineer become structural engineer?

Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest disciplines in the field of engineering, reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and mechanical engineers may specialize in areas such as internal combustion engines, industrial production equipment or machine tools. read more

A mechanical engineer can become a structural engineer if he obtains a B.S. degree in civil engineering. This happened to be a friend of mine who had to fulfill civil engineering curricula for nearly two years. read more

by Kara Page; Updated September 26, 2017 Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest disciplines in the field of engineering, reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and mechanical engineers may specialize in areas such as internal combustion engines, industrial production equipment or machine tools. read more

For example, for a person with a mechanical engineering degree whose entire work experience is in civil engineering, that person is in fact a civil engineer, and would be licensed as a professional civil engineer once they complete licensing requirements. read more