Structural Engineering Institute (SEI)

Local Chapter Mission:

The mission of the Structural Engineering Institute Pittsburgh Chapter is to support the local structural engineering profession in the Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania region. This mission is accomplished by fostering an environment for structural engineers to learn and share engineering principles, code and standards development, and project types, materials, construction, and designs.  The SEI Pittsburgh Chapter also strives to advance the structural engineering profession through outreach opportunities, specifically for K-12 and University educational programs. 

It is the intent of the SEI Pittsburgh Chapter to support practicing structural engineers and students by providing: 

• Informational Seminars and PDH's
• Networking Opportunities
• Tours of Local Construction Sites

SEI Pittsburgh won the 2023 Chapter of the Year!  Read all about it in the February 2023 Issue of the SEI Pittsburgh Newsletter!

As part of Pittsburgh Section strategic planning the SEI Chapter has set long term goals to:

• Develop a full day technical course
• Increase student involvement and investigate establishing a local graduate student chapter
• Increase member involvement

Want to Get Involved?

The SEI committee is seeking new Committee Members! This is a great opportunity to join and serve the engineering community! The main obligation of a Committee Member is to help organize technical events throughout the year. Some examples of duties would be finding potential venues, speakers and/or sponsors, and helping to organize event signage and information. These openings are great opportunities to network and provide exposure to your company. If you or someone you know is interested, please email SEI Chair, Bradley Byrom. 

National Profile:

SEI is a vibrant, 30,000 plus community of structural engineers within the American Society of Civil Engineers. SEI started on October 1, 1996 in order to serve the unique needs of the structural engineering community more effectively while also being their voice on broader issues that shape the entire civil engineering community.

Members of SEI can take advantage of discipline-specific products and services while also receiving all of the benefits of ASCE membership.

Because SEI has members who are leaders in both structural engineering practice and academia, SEI provides wonderful networking opportunities while also stimulating coordination and understanding between academia and practicing engineers - driving the practical application of cutting edge research.

SEI advances our members' careers, stimulates technological advancement, and improves professional practice.

Structural Engineering in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh has a long history of engineering and industry. From bridges to buildings, and from project planning to completion, our structural professionals have a tremendous depth of experience and knowledge. SEI desires to promote open dialog of this information between firms, enriching the quality of Pittsburgh’s structural engineering community.

Check out this map of ASCE Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks to see these Pittsburgh highlights:

• Smithfield Street Bridge
• Davis Island Lock & Dam
• Dunlap's Creek Bridge
• Point of Beginning Survey (PA/OH state line)

Structures and Sustainability:

Do you know how to a carbon-efficient steel-framed building? Learn about some simple ideas and methods to make a structure more sustainable.