Senior Design engineer-structural precast

Larsen & Toubro; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro is seeking a Precast Design Engineer in Chennai to lead structural design and analysis of precast concrete elements for diverse projects. You will coordinate with architects, BIM teams, and site teams to ensure buildable solutions and compliant detailing.

Responsibilities include development of calculations, reviews of shop drawings, and optimization of precast sizes and connections. Must have 5–10 years of relevant experience and strong problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in structural and precast concrete design.
• Experience in industrial buildings, data centers, warehouses, or commercial developments.
• Proven experience in precast connection design and erection engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design and analysis of precast concrete elements including wall panels, columns, beams, slabs, staircases, hollow core units, and architectural façade panels.
• Design lifting, handling, transportation, and erection stages of precast members.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, BIM teams, manufacturing and site erection teams.
• Prepare design reports, calculations, sketches, and technical documentation.
• Review shop drawings and reinforcement detailing for precast elements.
• Design and review precast connections including bolted, welded, grouted, and embedded plate connections.
• Support production and construction teams with technical clarifications.
• Participate in design reviews, client meetings, and value engineering workshops.
• Ensure quality, safety, and adherence to project schedules.

Skills

Structural engineering

Precast design

Connection design

Project management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Analytical skills

Job description

The Precast Design Engineer is responsible for the structural design, analysis, detailing coordination, and technical support of precast concrete elements for industrial, commercial, infrastructure, and data center projects. The role involves developing cost-effective and buildable precast solutions while ensuring compliance with relevant design codes, client specifications, and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural design and analysis of precast concrete elements including:
  • Wall panels
  • Columns
  • Beams
  • Slabs
  • Staircases
  • Hollow core units
  • Architectural façade panels
• Design lifting, handling, transportation, and erection stages of precast members.
• Develop and review structural calculations in accordance with:
  • ACI 318
  • PCI Design Handbook
  • Eurocode
  • BS Standards
  • Local building codes
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, BIM teams, manufacturing, and site erection teams.
• Prepare design reports, calculations, sketches, and technical documentation.
• Review shop drawings and reinforcement detailing for precast elements.
• Optimize precast member sizes, connections, and reinforcement for cost and constructability.
• Design and review precast connections including:
  • Bolted connections
  • Welded connections
  • Grouted connections
  • Embedded plate connections
• Support production and construction teams with technical clarifications.
• Participate in design reviews, client meetings, and value engineering workshops.
• Ensure quality, safety, and adherence to project schedules.
• 5-10 years of experience in structural and precast concrete design.
• Experience in industrial buildings, data centers, warehouses, or commercial developments.
• Proven experience in precast connection design and erection engineering.

Key Competencies

• Strong structural engineering fundamentals.
• Expertise in precast concrete systems and connection design.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary project environments.

Preferred Experience For Data Center Projects

• Design of precast wall panels for mission-critical facilities.
• Blast-resistant and robust structural design concepts.
• Coordination with MEP and BIM disciplines.
• Experience with fast-track design and construction programs.
• Knowledge of modular and off-site construction methodologies.