4+ Year Experienced Connection Design Engineer

W&W|AFCO Steel; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

W&W | AFCO Steel is hiring a Connection Design Engineer in Chennai to design and detail steel connections for large-scale structures. You will analyze drawings and specifications, perform connection calculations, and prepare detailed sketches and reports.

Collaboration with project engineers, detailers, and fabrication teams is essential to ensure safe, efficient, and constructible designs within project schedules.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in design engineering for structural steel connections.
• Proficiency in Mathcad and AutoCAD for designing and detailing connections.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in connection design or structural engineering.
• Knowledge of design codes and standards (AISC, IS codes) and structural analysis basics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil/Structural engineering, or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Commitment to safety and ethical engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze structural drawings and specifications.
• Perform connection design calculations and prepare sketches and reports.
• Coordinate CAD models and shop drawings with fabrication teams.
• Support QA processes and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Design engineering

Autocad

Mathcad

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BE Mechanical/Civil/Structural

Tools

AutoCAD

Mathcad

Job description

Company Description

W&W | AFCO Steel is the largest structural steel fabricator and erector in the United States, with a legacy of continuous experience dating back to 1909. Supported by strong financial stability and 20 production facilities spanning 3.6 million square feet, the company delivers complex and large-scale steel structures across diverse sectors. W&W | AFCO Steel is committed to ethical practices and strives to be people- and community-oriented in all operations. Team members benefit from working in a technically advanced, growth-focused environment where quality, safety, and integrity are central values.

Role Description

The Connection Design Engineer role is a full-time, on-site position based in Chennai, focused on the design and detailing of steel connections for structural steel projects. Day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing structural drawings and specifications, performing connection design calculations, and preparing detailed connection design sketches and reports using industry standards and relevant codes. The engineer will collaborate closely with project engineers, detailers, and fabrication teams to ensure designs are safe, efficient, and constructible, while meeting project schedules and client requirements. The role also involves reviewing and coordinating CAD models and shop drawings, resolving design issues during fabrication and erection, and supporting quality assurance processes. The position requires proactive communication, adherence to company and regulatory standards, and continuous improvement of design methods and tools.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Design Engineering and Mechanical/civil Engineering applied to structural steel connections.
• Proficiency in Mathcad and Autocad tools for designing and detailing the connections.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in connection design, steel structures, or structural engineering roles.
• Knowledge of applicable design codes and standards (e.g., AISC, IS codes) and familiarity with structural analysis principles.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional and multi-location teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, time management skills, and commitment to safety and ethical engineering practices.