Civil & Structural Designer

Hocs Projects India Pvt Ltd; Vadodara; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Long-term growth opportunities

International project exposure

Job summary

HOCS Projects invites experienced Civil & Structural Designers to support engineering design, drafting, and 3D modeling for industrial and oil & gas projects primarily for the Canadian market. The successful candidate will collaborate with Civil & Structural Engineers and multidisciplinary teams to produce accurate drawings and deliverables in line with project standards.

Based in Vadodara, you will work on structural layouts, 3D models, and fabrication drawings, coordinating with piping,

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5–12 years of relevant experience in civil and structural design and drafting.
• Experience with EPC, engineering consulting, or industrial design organizations.
• Strong experience preparing structural steel and reinforced concrete drawings.
• Knowledge of industrial structures such as pipe racks, equipment foundations, steel platforms, and supporting structures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil and structural drawings for industrial facilities, including brownfield and greenfield projects.
• Develop structural layouts, framing plans, elevations, sections, and connection details.
• Prepare reinforced concrete drawings including foundations and pedestals.
• Develop structural models for pipe racks, equipment support structures, platforms, and miscellaneous steel.
• Coordinate design activities with other engineering disciplines.
• Review design comments and client feedback; perform drawing quality checks.

Skills

Civil & Structural design

English communication

Independent worker

Detail oriented

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Autodesk Civil 3D

Tekla Structures

Navisworks

Job description

About HOCS Projects

HOCS Projects is a Canadian engineering and project management company providing multidisciplinary engineering solutions to the energy and industrial sectors.
As part of our global expansion, we are establishing our engineering operations in Vadodara, India, to work closely with our Canadian engineering teams on technically challenging projects.
We are looking for talented and motivated Civil & Structural Designers who want to be part of building a high-performing engineering team with strong technical standards, meaningful responsibilities, and long-term growth opportunities.

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Civil & Structural Designers to support engineering design and drafting activities for industrial and oil & gas projects, primarily in the Canadian market.

The successful candidate will work closely with Civil & Structural Engineers and multidisciplinary project teams to develop accurate engineering drawings, 3D models, and design deliverables in accordance with project specifications and applicable engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop civil and structural engineering drawings for industrial facilities, including brownfield and greenfield projects.
• Develop structural steel layouts, framing plans, elevations, sections, and connection details.
• Prepare reinforced concrete drawings, including foundations, equipment foundations, pedestals, and reinforcement details.
• Develop structural models and associated drawings for pipe racks, equipment support structures, platforms, access structures, and miscellaneous steel.
• Prepare general arrangement drawings, detailed fabrication drawings, and construction deliverables.
• Coordinate design activities with piping, mechanical, electrical, and other engineering disciplines.
• Interpret engineering calculations, design sketches, equipment layouts, and project specifications.
• Review and incorporate design comments, interdisciplinary markups, and client feedback.
• Perform drawing quality checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.
• Support the preparation of material take-offs and drawing packages.
• Participate in technical coordination and design review meetings with Canadian engineering teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5–12 years of relevant experience in civil and structural design and drafting.
• Previous experience with EPC, engineering consulting, or industrial design organizations.
• Strong experience preparing structural steel and reinforced concrete drawings.
• Working knowledge of industrial structures such as pipe racks, equipment foundations, steel platforms, and supporting structures.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design calculations.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, ownership of deliverables, and ability to work independently.

Technical Software Skills

Preferred proficiency in:

• AutoCAD 2D
• Autodesk Civil 3D
• Tekla Structures or equivalent structural modeling software
• Navisworks or other 3D model review tools

Experience with other relevant structural drafting and modeling software will also be considered.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery, or other heavy industrial projects.
• Experience with brownfield modifications and existing facility upgrades.
• Familiarity with Canadian or North American engineering standards and drawing practices.
• Previous experience supporting international engineering projects, particularly Canadian or North American clients.
• Experience with 3D modeling and multidisciplinary design coordination.

Experience with Canadian engineering standards is an advantage but is not mandatory.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work directly on Canadian engineering projects.
• Exposure to international engineering standards and practices.
• Collaborative work environment with experienced Canadian engineering professionals.
• Opportunity to join and grow with a newly established engineering team in Vadodara.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and technical capabilities.
• Long-term professional development and career growth opportunities.

Important Work Schedule Requirement

Our India engineering team supports projects managed by our Canadian offices. Accordingly, the standard working schedule for this position is 1:00 PM to 10:30 PM IST, Monday through Friday.

Candidates must be comfortable working this schedule on a permanent basis.