Senior Structural Engineer Specialist- Buildings

COWI; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

COWI in Chennai is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead the design of buildings and industrial projects, delivering high-quality concrete, precast and steel solutions aligned with Eurocodes and international standards. You will mentor junior staff, manage design packages, and coordinate with BIM and multidisciplinary teams on global projects.

With 7–15 years in structural design and strong knowledge of Autodesk Robot, ETABS, IDEA StatiCa, and SAFE, you will drive technical excellence

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering with 7–15 years of design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with 10+ years of design experience.
• Extensive experience in in-situ concrete and steel structures; precast and composite structures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural solutions for buildings & industry projects from feasibility to detailed design.
• Individually deliver design packages, lead engineers, and mentor junior colleagues.
• Support bids by defining structural scope and preparing budget estimates.
• Plan tasks, resources and schedules; maintain document control and meet delivery targets.
• Coordinate with BIM team on deliverables and ensure technical accuracy.

Skills

Structural design

Mentoring junior staff

Project coordination

BIM coordination

Education

MSc Structural Engineering

BEng Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Robot

Strusoft FEM-D

IDEA StatiCa

ETABS

SAFE

Job description

Job Description:

Are you ready to advance your structural engineering career? Do you thrive on solving complex challenges in concrete, precast and steel design while delivering high-quality engineering solutions? eager to be the voice of the structural discipline on multidisciplinary projects? If you have a solid command of Eurocode & International standards and an interest in innovative solutions, we want you to be part of our collaborative team!

Join the buildings department in Chennai

We're seeking a skilled Structural Engineer to drive the design process through all project phases, ensuring high-quality solutions that meet client needs and industry standards. Join our growing building team in India, where 130+ professionals collaborate with global experts to deliver iconic building and industrial projects worldwide.

From the Copenhagen Airport - Terminal 3 Airside Extension to New Bispebjerg hospital; From HOFOR water distribution utilities to LEGO Manufacturing Facilities, our work reflects expertise, innovation, and global impact. As a Senior structural engineer / Specialist, you will report to the Head of Discipline, Structures in India-chennai.

Your responsibilities will be to:

• Develop structural solutions for buildings & industry projects, from feasibility and to detailed design.
• Individually deliver design packages, lead engineers, and mentor junior colleagues.
• Support project bids by defining the structural scope of work and preparing budget estimates.
• Plan tasks, resources, and schedules; maintain document control and meet agreed delivery targets.
• Monitor design progress, identify technical and delivery risks, and flag resource needs to the Discipline Lead.
• Coordinate across disciplines to resolve design interfaces and develop sustainable solutions.
• Coordinate with the BIM team on deliverables and detailing.
• Review and certify design deliverables for technical accuracy, quality, and compliance before issue.
• Facilitate design discussions with project managers and offshore Discipline leads, challenge & agree on the key design decisions& proposals, and keep the EDC team informed.

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

Moreover, you will have:

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering from a recognized institution, with 7-15 years of structural design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from a recognized institution, with 10+ years of structural design experience.
• Extensive experience in the analysis and design of in-situ concrete and steel structures, with experience in precast concrete and composite structures preferred.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software such as Autodesk Robot, Strusoft FEM-D, IDEA StatiCa, ETABS, and SAFE.
• Knowledge of international structural design codes, including Eurocodes (EN)/BS EN/ ACI/ and AISE standards.
• Demonstrated ability to complete complex structural designs both with minimal supervision and in collaborative settings in building projects.
• Effective project planning and communication skills, with a willingness to learn new design methods/new tools
• Experience in data center projects, renovation and refurbishment projects, or water-retaining structures would be an added advantage.

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. We support our customers’ transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management, social responsibility and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide to our customers.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 7,500 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

Got more questions?

Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.

Equal opportunity employer

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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