Metal Construction Design Engineer, Federal VET Diploma
Your ideas and plans are the foundations for strong buildings
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Do you love technology and precision? As a metal construction design engineer with Federal VET Diploma, you plan impressive metal, steel and façade constructions that enhance the functions and aesthetics of buildings and structures.
As a metal construction design engineer with Federal VET Diploma, you’re the interface between design and implementation. Your plans and calculations lay the foundations for stable and impressive structures that are used in buildings, bridges or façades. You work with state-of-the-art CAD software, are the point of contact for architects and builders, and assume responsibility for the entire planning process – from the initial sketch to the finished installation.
Be it conservatories, supporting structures or special façades – your job offers variety, provides precision and gives you the opportunity to combine your creativity with technical expertise.
Your activities
Planning, calculating, implementing – as a metal construction design engineer with Federal VET Diploma, you’re involved in exciting projects right from the start. Your skills enable you to design impressive structures as well as ensuring stability and functionality in every detail.
In your job, you combine technical understanding with creative planning. From the first draft to the finished installation, you’re always involved, ensuring that each project is implemented smoothly. Be it in the office, at the construction site or in discussions with architects – your work is varied and trailblazing.
Drawing up plans and supporting projects
You use CAD software to plan complex constructions such as conservatories, façades and supporting structures, taking account of technical, structural and aesthetic requirements in your designs.
On-site measurement and precision
You take measurements directly on site and incorporate them into your plans, ensuring precise implementation in the field.
Calculating and procuring the materials required
You create material lists, compare quotes and purchase the components required – from screws to steelwork.
Quality controls and checking compliance with standards
During implementation, you check the work, ensure compliance with standards and make sure that everything meets the strictest quality requirements.
Point of contact for projects
You’re the central interface between various trades, architects and manufacturing, be they internal or external.
Documentation and work preparation
From detailed production documents to assembly plans – you provide all the information needed to complete projects efficiently and successfully.
Your entry
into the world of metal construction
Are you someone who is interested in technology, has good spatial sense and likes to work with precision? Then an apprenticeship as a metal construction design engineer with Federal VET Diploma is just the thing for you! You don’t need any prior knowledge – if you’re interested and motivated, you’ll learn everything you need for this exciting profession.
What you need to bring
- Enthusiasm for technology and design
- Enthusiasm for planning, calculations and technical drawing
- Good spatial sense
- High-level school-leaving certificate (Sec. A)
- Meticulous and precise working methods
- Enthusiasm for teamwork and customer contact
Your future
in metal construction
An apprenticeship as a metal construction design engineer with Federal VET Diploma opens up a wide range of career opportunities. Whether you want to specialise, take on management responsibility or run your own business – you can forge your own career path.
Your training and development opportunities
- Additional apprenticeship as Metalworker, Federal VET Diploma
- Federal Professional Examination, e.g. Metal Construction Design Engineer with Federal Diploma of Higher Education
- Advanced Federal Professional Examination, e.g. Qualified Master Metalworker
- Degree at a Professional Educational Institution, e.g. Qualified Technician, PEI, in Metalworking
Your potential career pathways
- Installation supervisor for metal structures
- Metalworking production manager
- Construction team, project or department manager
- Building services engineer for complex construction projects
- Consultant or salesperson for innovative metalworking solutions
Shape the future
with steel and precision
Want to learn how to plan and implement stable and aesthetically pleasing metal structures? Then start your apprenticeship as a metal construction design engineer with Federal VET Diploma! Download our flyer and read all about our apprenticeships.
