Lead structural engineer - Precast

Lead structural engineer - Precast

The Senior Precast Design Engineer will lead the structural design, coordination, and delivery of precast concrete systems for large-scale industrial, commercial, mission-critical, and data center projects. The role requires extensive expertise in precast engineering, connection design, constructability, and multidisciplinary coordination, ensuring technically robust, cost-effective, and schedule-driven solutions.

The candidate will act as a technical lead, mentor junior engineers, interface with clients and contractors, and contribute to engineering excellence, innovation, and standardization within the organization.

Technical Leadership

• Lead structural design and engineering of precast concrete systems including:
  • Structural wall panels
  • Architectural cladding panels
  • Columns and beams
  • Floor slabs
  • Staircases
  • Hollow core slabs
  • Utility and service structures
• Perform design checks and independently review complex precast engineering calculations.
• Lead design of:
  • Temporary conditions
  • Lifting and handling
  • Transportation loads
  • Storage conditions
  • Erection-stage stability
• Develop optimized precast solutions balancing structural performance, manufacturing efficiency, transportation limitations, and erection requirements.

Connection Engineering

• Lead design and review of complex precast connections including:
  • Bolted connections
  • Welded connections
  • Embedded plate connections
  • Grouted sleeve connections
  • Hybrid steel-precast interfaces
• Ensure compliance with project-specific robustness, progressive collapse, and seismic requirements.

Project Delivery

• Manage multiple projects and design packages simultaneously.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with:
  • Clients
  • Structural consultants
  • Architects
  • Contractors
  • Fabrication facilities
  • Site erection teams
• Participate in design reviews, value engineering sessions, and technical workshops.
• Ensure design deliverables are completed on schedule and within project quality requirements.

Data Center & Mission Critical Projects

• Lead precast design solutions for hyperscale and enterprise data centers.
• Coordinate structural interfaces with:
  • CSA teams
  • BIM teams
  • Mechanical and Electrical disciplines
• Support fast-track design programs and phased construction strategies.
• Develop solutions for:
  • Large façade panels
  • Equipment yard walls
  • Security and blast-resistant structures
  • Modular construction methodologies
• Minimum 8+ years dedicated experience in precast concrete design.
• Strong experience delivering large industrial, commercial, infrastructure, or data center projects.