Structural Steel- Datacenter ( E-Band)

PeopleStrong; Kancheepuram; On-site; INR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong seeks a Site Engineer - Structural Steel to plan, coordinate, supervise, and execute fabrication and erection activities in line with drawings, project specifications, and schedules.

The role requires reviewing shop drawings, ensuring quality and safety, coordinating with clients and erectors, and maintaining progress records. 3+ years in Civil/Mechanical with structural steel experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant site execution experience on structural steel projects.
• Ability to read shop and fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of erection methodologies and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, supervise and execute steel fabrication and erection activities.
• Review drawings, connection details, lifting plans and material specs.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, crane teams and erectors.
• Maintain quality, safety, traceability, and progress reporting.

Skills

Structural steel erection

Welding practices

Bolted connections

Fabrication processes

Lifting operations

NDT requirements

Codes and standards (AISC/BS/ASTM/IS)

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME)

Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

Bachelor of Technology (BTech)

Diploma in Civil Engineering (DCE)

Job description

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME) Bachelor of Engineering (BE) Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Diploma in Civil Engineering (DCE)

Job Description

The Site Engineer - Structural Steel is responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and executing all structural steel fabrication, erection, and installation activities in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and construction schedules. The role involves managing the erection of structural steel frameworks, columns, beams, bracings, trusses, platforms, staircases, grating systems, equipment support structures, pipe racks, and miscellaneous steel components. The engineer shall review shop drawings, fabrication drawings, connection details, erection methodologies, lifting plans, and material specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.Responsibilities include coordinating with clients, consultants, subcontractors, fabricators, survey teams, cranes, and erection crews to ensure safe and efficient execution of works. The engineer shall monitor fabrication quality, material traceability, bolt tightening, welding activities, dimensional control, alignment, verticality, plumbness, and connection installations. Additional duties include conducting site inspections, ensuring compliance with approved method statements, coordinating non-destructive testing (NDT), supporting quality audits, resolving technical issues, managing manpower and equipment resources, and tracking project progress against approved schedules.The Site Engineer shall prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, maintain erection records, coordinate inspection requests, and support testing, punch-list clearance, and project handover documentation. The role also requires strict adherence to HSE regulations, lifting safety requirements, and quality procedures to ensure incident-free project execution. Experience in Data Centre, Industrial, Power, Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, or Commercial Construction projects is preferred. The candidate should possess strong knowledge of structural steel erection methodologies, welding practices, bolted connections, fabrication processes, lifting operations, NDT requirements, and relevant codes such as AISC, BS, ASTM, IS, and project-specific standards. A Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil/Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of relevant experience is required. Strong technical, planning, coordination, and communication skills are essential for successful project delivery.