Lead structural engineer - Precast

PeopleStrong; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

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Job summary

PeopleStrong seeks a Senior Precast Design Engineer to lead the structural design, coordination, and delivery of precast concrete systems for large-scale industrial, commercial, mission-critical, and data center projects. The role demands deep expertise in precast engineering, connection design, constructability, and multidisciplinary coordination.

The candidate will mentor junior engineers, interface with clients and contractors, and drive engineering excellence, standardization, and innovation

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years dedicated experience in precast concrete design.
• Strong experience delivering large industrial, commercial, infrastructure, or data center projects.
• Lead design, mentoring, and interface with clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and engineering of precast concrete systems including structural wall panels, architectural cladding panels, columns and beams, floor slabs, staircases, hollow core slabs, and utility structures.
• Perform design checks and independently review complex precast engineering calculations.
• Lead design of temporary conditions, lifting and handling, transportation loads, storage conditions, and erection-stage stability.
• Develop optimized precast solutions balancing structural performance, manufacturing efficiency, transportation, and erection requirements.
• Manage multiple projects and design packages; interface with clients, structural consultants, architects, contractors, fabrication facilities, and site erection teams.
• Coordinate structural interfaces with CSA teams, BIM teams, and Mechanical/Electrical disciplines for data center projects.

Skills

Precast engineering

Connection design

Structural analysis

Project leadership

Coordination

Education

Master of Engineering (ME)

Job description

ETABS Precast Connection Design Structural Analysis Structural Engineering

Master of Engineering (ME)

Job Description

The Senior Precast Design Engineer will lead the structural design, coordination, and delivery of precast concrete systems for large-scale industrial, commercial, mission-critical, and data center projects. The role requires extensive expertise in precast engineering, connection design, constructability, and multidisciplinary coordination, ensuring technically robust, cost-effective, and schedule-driven solutions.

The candidate will act as a technical lead, mentor junior engineers, interface with clients and contractors, and contribute to engineering excellence, innovation, and standardization within the organization.

Technical Leadership

• Lead structural design and engineering of precast concrete systems including:
  • Structural wall panels
  • Architectural cladding panels
  • Columns and beams
  • Floor slabs
  • Staircases
  • Hollow core slabs
  • Utility and service structures
• Perform design checks and independently review complex precast engineering calculations.
• Lead design of:
  • Temporary conditions
  • Lifting and handling
  • Transportation loads
  • Storage conditions
  • Erection-stage stability
• Develop optimized precast solutions balancing structural performance, manufacturing efficiency, transportation limitations, and erection requirements.

Connection Engineering

• Lead design and review of complex precast connections including:
  • Bolted connections
  • Welded connections
  • Embedded plate connections
  • Grouted sleeve connections
  • Hybrid steel-precast interfaces
• Ensure compliance with project-specific robustness, progressive collapse, and seismic requirements.

Project Delivery

• Manage multiple projects and design packages simultaneously.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with:
  • Clients
  • Structural consultants
  • Architects
  • Contractors
  • Fabrication facilities
  • Site erection teams
• Participate in design reviews, value engineering sessions, and technical workshops.
• Ensure design deliverables are completed on schedule and within project quality requirements.

Data Center & Mission Critical Projects

• Lead precast design solutions for hyperscale and enterprise data centers.
• Coordinate structural interfaces with:
  • CSA teams
  • BIM teams
  • Mechanical and Electrical disciplines
• Support fast-track design programs and phased construction strategies.
• Develop solutions for:
  • Large façade panels
  • Equipment yard walls
  • Security and blast-resistant structures
  • Modular construction methodologies
• Minimum 8+ years dedicated experience in precast concrete design.
• Strong experience delivering large industrial, commercial, infrastructure, or data center projects.