Associate Lead Engineer, Structural (US Industrial Projects)

Barry-Wehmiller International Private Limited (BW Design Group); Chennai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller International Private Limited (BW Design Group) is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer in Chennai to lead industrial projects, perform detailed calculations, and deliver high-quality reports and drawings. The role requires independence in calculations and strong communication with multiple offices.

You will plan and conduct independent work, apply codes and standards, and devise practical engineering solutions within budgeted hours and resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Civil/Structural engineering with strong academic record.
• Experience in industrial projects (Power/Pharma/Semiconductor) preferred.
• Proficient in structural calculations, analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil/structural calculations and prepare reports.
• Provide drawings and sketches for designers.
• Develop multiple design options considering feasibility, constraints, and costs.
• Coordinate with Lead Engineer and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Review shop drawings and ensure structural soundness.
• Handle inputs/outputs of structural deliverables and documentation.
• Collaborate with design personnel for sound structures.
• Suggest and implement corrective design changes.
• Analyze configurations of basic structural components.
• Create drawings and computer models of structures.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Structural analysis

Load calculation

Project leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Code knowledge (IBC/ASCE/ACI)

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's in Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD

RISA3D

RISA FOUNDATION

RISA CONNECTION

LPILE

AutoCAD

SPR

Navis Works

Job description

Job Description:

Position requires a Structural Engineer with 5 to 15 years of experience with thorough knowledge of Civil & Structural design and Engineering techniques. Responsible to perform Structural calculations independently, lead projects & deliver good quality reports and drawings.

Responsible to plan & conduct independent work requiring judgement in evaluation, selection, application and compliance to codes, standards, specifications, and criteria. Devise new approaches to structural engineering problems and arrive workable solutions within budgeted hours and resources. Through professional communication skills, should be able to work with other engineering disciplines, sometimes across multiple offices.

Educational qualification:

Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering (or) Masters Degree in Structural Engineering from Reputed Institution or University with Academic Excellence

Experience, Skills & Technical Requirements:

• Civil & Structural Engineering experience in the Industrial domains such as Power Plants or Food & Beverages/ Pharma/ Semi-Conductor plant or other Industrial projects is preferred with a varied range of project execution.
• Demonstrated ability towards load calculation, structural analysis, sizing, design, and report preparation.
• Strong FEED and detailed design experience in steel & concrete structures, different foundation systems.
• Working knowledge on typical American codes such as IBC, ASCE, AISC and ACI
• Sound knowledge of structural calculation software such as STAAD, RISA3D, RISA FOUNDATION, RISA CONNECTION, LPILE etc.
• Structural Calculation Experience in Green field, retrofitting & modifications projects.
• Skilled to read, operate and review Laser scan data and 3D models in tools like SPR, Navis Works etc.
• Knowledge on European and British standards is an added advantage.
• Capable to read, interpret geotechnical reports.
• Exposure to Offshore Structures is an added attribute.
• Drawing Preparation skills with AutoCAD is an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal leadership skills are essential for effective communication of complex issues across multiple offices and teams.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

• Civil/ Structural Calculations & Report Preparation.
• Provide drawings for own designs & produce sketches to incorporate into the drawings by Designers.
• Arrive multiple design options with structural feasibilities, site constraints and compare its cost, schedule implications.
• Co-ordinate closely with Lead Engineer, Designers and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Checking the drawings & reviewing shop drawings.
• Handle, draft, organize, store and retrieve the required inputs and outputs of the structural deliverables.
• Collaborates with design personnel to ensure that designs and associated materials are structurally sound.
• Recommends and participates in corrective design changes.
• Analyze configurations of basic structural components of a project.
• Makes drawings, specifications, and computer models of structures.
• Other duties as assigned.