Structural Project Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,600,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti in Chennai invites a Project Engineer to join our Structural Practice. Candidates should have 5–6 years' experience on medium to large-scale projects and a track record in cultural or office buildings, healthcare facilities, or renovations.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture is required; Master’s in structural engineering is preferred. Willingness to travel within India and licensure (PE/SE) are valued for growth in our global engineering firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture is required or preferred master’s in structural engineering.
• Professional Engineer and/or SE license preferred.
• Willingness to travel within India.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the direction, coordination, planning, organization, integration, and completion of engineering projects within the area of assigned responsibility.
• Communicate with clients to understand project requirements.
• Plan and formulate engineering program and organize project staff according to project requirements.
• Perform analysis and design of structural systems for all types of buildings and materials using various building codes.
• Manage other design team members and supervise the work of engineers and draft persons.
• Direct project staff in preparing contract documents, such as drawings and specifications.

Skills

Client communication

Team leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture

Master’s degree in structural engineering

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

Our Structural Engineering practice collaborates with architects, building owners, and builders to design elegant solutions for projects of all types, sizes, and levels of complexity. From designing the world’s tallest buildings and most extended spans to engineering inventive "jewel-box" structures and designing major expansion projects, we continually seek the best balance among the demands of form, function, sustainability, constructability, schedule, and budget.

The Role

We have an opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our Structural Practice. Candidates for the Structural Engineer position should have 5-6 years' experience in medium to large-size projects such as cultural buildings, office buildings, health care, research facility design, and tenant renovation work preferably in a consulting engineering firm environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the direction, coordination, planning, organization, integration, and completion of engineering projects within the area of assigned responsibility.
• Communicate with clients to understand project requirements.
• Plan and formulate engineering program and organize project staff according to project requirements.
• Perform analysis and design of structural systems for all types of buildings and materials using various building codes.
• Manage other design team members and supervise the work of engineers and draft persons.
• Direct project staff in preparing contract documents, such as drawings and specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture. Master’s degree in structural engineering is preferred.
• Professional Engineer and/or SE License preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel within India.

Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.