Principal Structural Engineer - OGC

Burns & McDonnell; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work From Home (as per policy)

Flextime & Day Flextime

Bus Service

On‑Site Fitness Facility

Employee Engagement Activity

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell India is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead complex Oil, Gas & Chemical projects from Mumbai. You will mentor a medium-sized team, shape technical direction, and drive design reviews, ensuring quality, schedule, and cost KPIs across worldwide deliverables.

The role emphasizes CSA discipline leadership, advanced structural analysis (steel/concrete), and field verification with proficiency in RISA/STAAD/RAM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Master's in Structural Engineering from a reputable institution.
• Strong knowledge of CSA work processes and standard deliverables.
• Familiarity with international codes such as ACI, ASCE, AISC, PIP.
• Excellent technical writing and engineering documentation skills.
• Experience in structural analysis/design for steel and concrete.
• Understanding of CSA discipline materials, fabrication and construction practices.
• Ability to interpret laser scans and perform site surveys.
• Proficient in RISA, STAAD, RAM and related software.
• Leadership experience for a mid-size team.
• Exposure to procurement contracts and bid evaluation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Perform project execution activities with focus on quality, budget, and schedule KPIs.
• Prepare project execution plans, RACI matrices, QC review matrices, and work-hour estimates.
• Manage project controls including scheduling, progress monitoring, risk mitigation, and cost estimating.
• Interpret project scope and contractual obligations for deliverables.
• Prepare standard discipline deliverables including calculations, 3D models, and drawings.
• Review design inputs for adequacy and accuracy.
• Review geotechnical data for foundation design and civil work.
• Prepare critical design deliverables like pipe racks and foundations.
• Assist in complex deliverables including dynamic foundations and advanced structures.
• Review steel fabrication drawings and vendor documents for compliance.
• Resolve site queries and RFIs to support construction progress.
• Lead brownfield activities: tie-ins, laser scan data, asbuilt alignment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary reviews of deliverables.
• Represent CSA in design reviews and constructability assessments.
• Provide mentorship and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Contribute to standards, processes, automation, and value management.

Skills

CSA work processes

Industry codes & regulations

Technical writing & documentation

Structural analysis & design

Civil design fundamentals

Laser scan interpretation

Field site surveys

RISA/STAAD/RAM proficiency

Leadership & delegation

Procurement & contract processes

Inter discipline coordination

Contract bidding & evaluation

Project execution leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Master's in Structural Engineering

Tools

RISA

STAAD

RAM

Job description

Description

We welcome talented and ambitious graduates from all backgrounds who will help us shape the future of engineering and our company. At Burns & McDonnell India, you’ll have the opportunity to establish a thriving career within the Oil, Gas & Chemical (OGC) global practice. We are seeking a motivated Principal Structural Engineer to join our global team delivering complex projects worldwide. Career trajectory of candidates selected to this position would be oriented towards leadership roles in project execution and/or functioning as a ‘knowledge leader’ in the CSA department leading to various leadership positions in the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing assigned project execution activities with a strict focus on quality, budget, and schedule KPIs.
• Preparing comprehensive project execution plans, RACI matrices, QC review matrices, and work-hour estimations.
• Managing project controls, including scheduling, progress monitoring, change management, risk mitigation, resource planning, and cost estimating.
• Interpreting project scope and contractual obligations to ensure full compliance across deliverables.
• Preparing standard discipline deliverables, including engineering calculations, 3D models, and detailed drawings.
• Reviewing design inputs thoroughly for adequacy, accuracy, and completeness.
• Reviewing geotechnical reports and applying data for foundation design and civil work activities.
• Preparing critical design deliverables, including pipe racks, technological structures, and equipment foundations.
• Assisting in the design of complex deliverables, including dynamic foundations and advanced technological structures.
• Conducting detailed reviews of steel fabrication drawings.
• Reviewing vendor documents for technical compliance and alignment.
• Resolving site queries and Requests for Information (RFIs) promptly to support construction progress.
• Executing brownfield project activities, including tie-in design, field verification, laser scan data integration, and alignment with as-built documentation.
• Participating in interdisciplinary team reviews of deliverables prepared by other engineering groups.
• Representing the BMI CSA department in formal design reviews, including 3D model and constructability reviews.
• Providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support to less experienced personnel.
• Contributing actively to knowledge sharing, standards development, work process optimization, automation, innovation, Value Management Practices (VMP), and departmental initiatives.
• Co-authoring technical papers for publication in professional journals.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a Master's degree in Structural Engineering from a reputable institution with 10 to 15 years experience in OGC project engineering.
• Extensive expertise in CSA work processes, standard deliverables, and industry-best engineering practices.
• Solid working knowledge of international industry codes and regulations, such as ACI, ASCE, AISC, and PIP.
• Advanced proficiency in technical writing and engineering documentation.
• Extensive knowledge of the analysis and design of structural systems, including structural steel and concrete design.
• Thorough understanding of standard materials, fabrication methods, and construction practices related to CSA discipline work.
• Familiarity with the fundamentals of civil design, including site layout, site drainage, and grading design.
• Ability to interpret laser scans for existing plant environments.
• Practical experience in conducting field site surveys to gather engineering inputs.
• Advanced proficiency in RISA, STAAD, and RAM software; knowledge of other industry software is an added advantage.
• Extensive understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and impacts of other engineering disciplines on complex projects.
• Familiarity with the procurement contract process, including bidding and techno-commercial evaluations.
• Ability to provide leadership to a medium-sized working group of approximately fifteen people.
• Familiarity with the construction contract process, including competitive bidding and contract evaluation workflows.
• Prior experience as a Lead Engineer on medium-sized projects preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including effective listening, empathy, and an appropriate level of assertiveness.
• Commitment to regular, appropriate, and concise communication across teams.
• Strong task delegation and strategic decision‑making skills.

Why Join Us?

At Burns & McDonnell India, you’ll be empowered to build not just projects, but your career. Our expansive service offerings mean stability, job security and incredible potential for growth.

Benefits

• Work From Home (as per policy) – flexibility and work‑life balance where applicable.
• Flextime and Day Flextime Program – choose your own start and end times within a set range; option to work staggered hours.
• Bus Service – dedicated company bus service with multiple pickup points, cost‑saving, and on‑time arrival.
• On‑Site Fitness Facility – convenient access to exercise equipment and classes supporting physical well‑being.
• Employee Engagement Activity – cultural celebrations and events that honor diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.

Job

Engineering

Primary Location

India-Maharashtra-Mumbai

Schedule

Full‑time

Travel

No