Manager, Structural

BW Design Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Design Group is looking for a Structural Manager with over 15 years of experience in civil and structural engineering. The ideal candidate will lead a team with strong knowledge of structural analysis, design codes, and project management. Responsibilities include guiding the team, reviewing designs, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing project execution in various industrial domains.

Proficiency in structural calculation software and strong communication skills are essential for effective collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of industry experience in structural engineering.
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis and design codes.
• Experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power Plants, or Industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the structural engineering team.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance.
• Review and approve structural designs and calculations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.

Skills

Leading and managing structural engineering teams

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Knowledge of load calculation

Familiarity with American codes (IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI)

Structural calculation software proficiency (such as STAAD, RISA3D)

Education

Bachelor or Master Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD

RISA3D

RISA FOUNDATION

RISA CONNECTION

LPILE

Job description

Job Description

Structural Manager with 15+ years of experience and thorough knowledge of Civil & Structural design and engineering techniques. Responsible for performing structural calculations independently, leading projects and delivering 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.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering (or) Master Degree in Structural Engineering from Reputed Institution or University with Academic Excellence.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading and managing Structural engineering teams with 15-20 years of industry experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of load calculation, structural analysis, sizing, design codes, and best practices.
• Civil & Structural Engineering experience in the Industrial domains such as Oil & Gas or Petrochemical Industry or Power Plants or Food & Beverages/ Pharma/ Semi-Conductor plant or other Industrial projects is preferred with a varied range of project execution.
• Strong FEED and detailed design experience in steel & concrete structures, and 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.
• Capable of reading and interpreting geotechnical reports.
• Strong interpersonal leadership skills are essential for effective communication of complex issues across multiple offices and teams.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• US project experience is desirable.

Tool Knowledge

STAAD, RISA3D, RISA FOUNDATION, RISA CONNECTION, LPILE etc.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the structural engineering team including recruitment, allocation, and retention.
• Maintain a high-performing, motivated structural engineering team.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to team.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Review and approve structural designs, calculations, and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Civil/ Structural Calculations & Report Preparation.
• Provide drawings for own designs & produce sketches to incorporate into the drawings by Designers.
• Coordinate with other disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Architecture) for integrated delivery.
• Handle, draft, organize, store and retrieve the required inputs and outputs of the structural deliverables.