statiker

Statiker is a professional title used in German-speaking regions for a structural engineer who specializes in the analysis and design of the load-bearing parts of buildings and other structures. The role centers on ensuring safety, stability, and serviceability by understanding how structures respond to loads, environmental forces, and material behavior.

Core duties include evaluating existing structures for safety and capacity, performing static and sometimes dynamic analyses, and designing structural elements such as beams, columns, slabs, foundations, and connections. Statiker responsibilities often cover selecting materials, preparing calculation reports and construction drawings, and specifying engineering details. They may also oversee on-site construction to verify conformity with plans, review contractor drawings, and advise on renovations or retrofits.

Education and licensing typically require a bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering, followed by professional licensure or chartered status in many jurisdictions. Licensure often involves supervised experience, exams, and ongoing professional development. In some countries, the term is used interchangeably with structural engineer, with practice governed by national or regional codes and standards.

Tools and standards commonly used include structural analysis software (for example ETABS, SAP2000, RAM, or SAFE), finite element methods, and CAD/BIM tools. Codes and standards depend on the country and may include Eurocodes or DIN standards in Europe, or IBC/ASCE 7 in the United States, among others. The statiker must ensure that designs satisfy load assumptions, material properties, safety factors, and construction tolerances.

Work environments range from engineering consultancy firms and construction companies to government agencies. Statiker collaborate with architects, contractors, and clients, bearing responsibility for structural safety, compliance, and risk management throughout a project’s life cycle.