Connection Design Engineer - Team Lead

CIEL HR; Chennai District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work environment

Job summary

CIEL HR seeks an experienced Team Lead Connection Design to guide a design team in structural steel projects. You will lead from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet international standards across diverse connections.

The role emphasizes hands-on design leadership, rigorous calculations, and mentoring, with model reviews in Tekla Structures and SDS2, while coordinating with internal teams and meeting client requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering.
• 10–12 years of steel connection design experience.
• Proficient in AISC, OSHA, NAAMM standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage connection design projects from concept to completion.
• Perform and review steel connection design calculations.
• Ensure compliance with AISC standards (ASD & LRFD).
• Design various connection types, including moment and braced connections (seismic loads).
• Review and validate drawings/models in Tekla Structures & SDS2.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members.
• Coordinate with internal teams (detailing, modelling, QA).
• Track project progress and provide status updates.
• Prepare and present reports on project performance.
• Identify risks and ensure timely issue resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client handling

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/Mechanical Eng.

Tools

AutoCAD

STAAD Pro

Mathcad

Descon

Ideastatica

RAM

MS Office

Tekla Structures

SDS2

Job description

Designation: Team Lead Connection Design

Reports To: Project Manager

Shift: As per Business Requirement

Client Communication: Yes

Summary of the Position:

We are looking for an experienced Connection Design Team Lead with strong expertise in structural steel design. The candidate will lead a team of designers while ensuring high-quality engineering deliverables aligned with international standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage connection design projects from concept to completion.
• Perform and review steel connection design calculations.
• Ensure compliance with AISC standards (ASD & LRFD).
• Design various types of connections, including moment and braced connections (seismic loads).
• Review and validate drawings/models in Tekla Structures & SDS2.
• Ensure project timelines, quality, and client requirements are met.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members.
• Coordinate with internal teams (detailing, modelling, QA).
• Track project progress and provide regular status updates.
• Prepare and present reports on project performance.
• Identify risks and ensure timely issue resolution.

Technical Skills & Requirements

Strong knowledge of AISC, OSHA, and NAAMM standards. Experience in:

• Structural Misc. steel connection design, Steel stairs, ladders, and handrails design, Aluminium & stainless-steel connections.
• Structural Main steel connection design, braces, moment connections, Trusses.
• Proficiency in software:
• AutoCAD, STAAD Pro, Mathcad, Descon, Ideastatica, RAM, MS Office.
• Basic understanding of Tekla Structures & SDS2 (model review).

Qualification:

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering Mechanical Engineering.

Experience:

• 10 to 12 years of experience in steel connection design

Understanding of:

• Design drawing, constructability and erection constraints.
• Connection behaviour, ductility, and failure modes
• Understanding of load paths and force transfer
• AISC / OSHA / BS / AUS standards (preferred)

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation and client-handling abilities.
• Ability to work independently and achieve sales targets.
• Good networking and relationship-building skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance incentives
• Health insurance
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexible work environment