Structural Engineer

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 700000 - Rs 1300000 (ie INR 7-13 LPA)
Min Experience: 6 years
Location: Bengaluru
JobType: full-time

Requirements

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Structural Engineer with a strong background in steel structures and connection design to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of professional experience in structural analysis, design, and detailing, with expertise in tools such as STAAD, STAAD-Pro, and SACS. This role requires the ability to deliver safe, cost-effective, and innovative structural solutions across a variety of industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for performing complex structural analyses, preparing detailed design documents, and ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Structural Design & Analysis

- Perform detailed structural analysis and design of steel structures including frames, trusses, platforms, towers, and pipe racks.
- Carry out connection design for welded and bolted joints in compliance with international design codes.
- Utilize advanced engineering software such as STAAD, STAAD-Pro, and SACS to develop models, run simulations, and optimize design solutions.

- Technical Documentation

- Prepare design calculations, drawings, and detailed reports for submission to clients and stakeholders.
- Review shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and vendor submissions to ensure accuracy and alignment with design intent.
- Ensure design deliverables comply with industry standards (AISC, IS, Eurocodes, API, etc.) and client specifications.

- Project Execution

- Work closely with project managers, drafters, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
- Provide technical input during project planning, risk assessments, and feasibility studies.
- Conduct structural integrity assessments and support value engineering initiatives to optimize cost and material usage.

- Collaboration & Coordination

- Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors to resolve technical queries.
- Collaborate with construction teams to address design-related issues during execution.
- Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and site visits as required.

- Quality & Compliance

- Ensure all engineering activities adhere to company quality management systems.
- Conduct design checks, peer reviews, and validation of structural models to maintain high engineering standards.
- Stay updated with evolving codes, practices, and innovations in structural engineering.

Skills & Experience Required

- Experience: Minimum of 6 years in structural engineering, with a focus on steel structures.
- Core Skills:

- Expertise in steel structure analysis and connection design.
- Proficiency in STAAD, STAAD-Pro, and SACS software for structural modeling and analysis.
- Strong knowledge of structural design codes and standards (AISC, IS 800, Eurocodes, API, BS, etc.).
- Familiarity with structural dynamics, fatigue analysis, and offshore/onshore design considerations.

- Preferred Skills:

- Exposure to fabrication, erection, and construction aspects of steel structures.
- Experience in reviewing vendor designs and third-party engineering deliverables.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, Tekla, or similar tools for structural detailing.

- Soft Skills:

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and work in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.