Lead Designer - Structural Steel

Larsen & Toubro; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro in Chennai seeks a Lead Designer - Structural Steel to deliver conceptual and detailed steel design for metro rail structures, including stations, canopies and footbridges. You will prepare calculations, drawings and specifications while ensuring compliance with IRC, IRS, IS, AISC, AASHTO and Eurocode standards.

Coordinate with civil, mechanical and electrical teams to provide integrated solutions, review shop drawings, support construction, and conduct site inspections to verify

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of steel design experience
• Experience leading a small team
• Knowledge of IRC, IRS, IS, AISC, AASHTO, Eurocode

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual and detailed structural design of steel structures for metro rail systems.
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, and specifications for steel components.
• Coordinate with architects and engineers for integrated steel structures.
• Review shop drawings and provide technical support during construction; inspect sites.

Skills

MIDAS

STAAD Pro

SAP2000

ETABS

Revit

Tekla Structures

BIM software

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Tools

Revit

Tekla Structures

BIM

Job description

Job Description

Lead designer - Structural Steel

Design & Engineering

Perform conceptual as well as detailed structural analysis and design of steel structures for metro rail systems. Prepare detailed design calculations, drawings, and specifications for steel components. Design steel frameworks for stations, canopies, footbridges, and support structures. Ensure designs comply with relevant codes (IRC, IRS, IS, AISC, AASHTO, Eurocode and international standards.) Collaborate with architects and other engineers to integrate steel structures with overall project design. Perform seismic and wind load analysis for steel structures in urban environments.

Project Coordination

Coordinate with civil, mechanical, and electrical teams for integrated structural solutions. Review shop drawings for steel fabrication and erection. Provide technical support during construction phase. Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with design specifications. Resolve design and construction issues related to steel structures.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure designs meet safety, reliability, and durability requirements for public infrastructure. Implement quality control procedures for steel fabrication and erection. Ensure designs consider maintainability and lifecycle costs. Prepare technical documentation and compliance reports.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in structural analysis software (MIDAS, STAAD Pro,SAP2000, ETABS, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of steel design software
• Experience with BIM software (Revit, Tekla Structures)
• Knowledge of construction methodologies for steel erection in constrained urban environments

Preferred Specialized Knowledge

• Experience with design of steel structures for vibration-sensitive environments
• Knowledge of fire protection requirements for public transportation structures
• Understanding of fatigue analysis for dynamically loaded structures
• Familiarity with value engineering and constructability reviews

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills for multidisciplinary coordination
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Leadership capabilities for mentoring junior engineers

Experience

Minimum 8 years of experience in the relevant design and maximum of 10-12 years’ experience with leading a small team.