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Senior Engineer - Structures

Summary

Senior structural engineer designing and reviewing steel structures for industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects using codes like AISC and Eurocode, with tools such as ETABS and STAAD.Pro.

The Senior Structural Steel Engineer is responsible for the review of design, analysis, detailing coordination, and execution support of structural steel systems for industrial, commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects. The role involves leading structural engineering activities, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering technically sound and cost-effective steel structure solutions. The person should be capable in design of Post Tension, Structural Steel design, Steel to steel connections and steel to concrete connection design.

Engineering & Design

  • Lead the review of structural design and analysis of steel structures, including:

    • Industrial buildings

    • Commercial buildings

    • Pipe racks

    • Warehouses

    • Platforms and support structures

    • Towers and miscellaneous steel structures

  • Perform review of structural calculations and design reports.
  • review of Developed optimized steel solutions considering safety, constructability, and cost.
  • Review and approve structural modelling, analysis, and design documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (IS, AISC, Eurocode, ASCE, etc.).

International Codes & Standards

  • AISC 360 – Specification for Structural Steel Buildings
  • AISC 341 – Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings
  • ANSI/AISC 303 – Code of Standard Practice
  • ASCE 7 – Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria
  • AWS D1.1 – Structural Welding Code
  • RCSC Specification – Structural Bolting
  • Eurocode 0 – Basis of Structural Design
  • Eurocode 1 – Actions on Structures
  • Eurocode 3 – Design of Steel Structures
  • Eurocode 4 – Composite Steel and Concrete Structures
  • Eurocode 8 – Seismic Design
  • BS 5950 – Structural Use of Steelwork in Building
  • IBC – International Building Code

Analysis & Software

  • Carry out advanced structural analysis using software such as:

    • STAAD.Pro

    • ETABS

    • SAP2000

    • Tekla Structural Designer

    • RAM Structural System

  • Conduct:

    • Static analysis

    • Dynamic analysis

    • Seismic analysis

    • Wind load analysis

    • Connection design

Key Responsibilities

Coordination & Review

  • Coordinate with architects, civil, MEP, and construction teams.
  • Review steel detailing and fabrication drawings.
  • Resolve design and site-related engineering issues.
  • Participate in design review meetings and client discussions.

Construction Support

  • Provide technical support during fabrication and erection activities.
  • Review RFIs, shop drawing comments, and site queries.
  • Conduct site visits and inspections when required.
  • Assist in troubleshooting structural issues during construction.

Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure engineering deliverables meet quality standards and project requirements.
  • Support design audits and third-party reviews.
  • Maintain compliance with project specifications, safety requirements, and company procedures.

Leadership

  • Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers.
  • Review work performed by team members.
  • Support resource planning and project scheduling.

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory)
  • Master's Degree in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Experience

  • 8–15 years of experience in structural steel design and engineering.
  • Experience in building, industrial, power, oil & gas, or infrastructure projects preferred.

Technical Skills

  • Structural steel design and analysis
  • Connection design
  • Steel detailing review
  • Knowledge of IS 800, IS 875, IS 1893, AISC, Eurocodes, and related standards
  • Structural optimization and value engineering

Software Skills

  • ETABS
  • SAFE
  • SAP2000
  • STAAD.Pro
  • Tekla Structures
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit (preferred)
  • MS Excel

Key Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Leadership and team management
  • Technical report writing
  • Client communication and stakeholder management
  • Project planning and execution
  • Attention to detail and quality focus

Preferred Certifications

  • Chartered Engineer (preferred) IStructE, ICE, IEI, ASCE, or SEI
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent (preferred)
  • Relevant structural design certifications

KPIs

  • Timely completion of design deliverables
  • Design accuracy and quality
  • Reduction in steel tonnage through optimization
  • Compliance with codes and standards
  • Client satisfaction and project success

BGV:

  • Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

  • Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.

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