Structural Design Engineer - RCC and Steel Structures

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES

Feasibility Assessment  

• Conduct initial structural analysis and review site conditions. 
• Evaluate soil data, topography, and existing infrastructure. 
• Assess practicality of construction methods and material availability. 
• Identify constraints (space, logistics, environment, load conditions).

Design/Drawing and Recommendations 

• Prepare structural designs considering codes and standards (IS, ACI, BS, Eurocode). 
• Develop construction drawings and details (plans, sections, reinforcement details). 
• Recommend optimal structural systems and materials. 
• Ensure structural safety, durability, and cost-effectiveness

Submission & Approvals

• Prepare and submit structural design packages for review/approval.
• Respond to client, architect, or authority comments. 
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory submission requirements. 
• Coordinate updates and revisions

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

• Identify structural risks (instability, settlement, vibration, water ingress). 
• Evaluate risks related to construction methods and site safety. 
• Propose mitigation strategies (e.g., redundancy, drainage systems, design alterations).

Collaboration and Reporting

• Work closely with architects, MEP, geotechnical, and construction teams. 
• Participate in interdisciplinary coordination meetings. 
• Communicate design changes and technical requirements effectively.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders

Monitoring and Inspection

• Review site implementation against approved structural drawings.
• Conduct periodic inspections and site visits. 
• Provide technical support to resolve construction issues. 
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC processes

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure structural designs meet local building codes and environmental norms.
• Factor in environmental impacts (e.g., flood zones, earthquake zones). 
• Provide support in obtaining environmental clearances if required

Project Management and Budgeting

• Estimate structural material quantities and costs. 
• Support in preparing BOQ (Bill of Quantities) and cost-effective solutions. 
• Assist in project scheduling and resource planning. 
• Ensure scope adherence and monitor design-related delays or cost overruns

KEY INTERACTIONS

Internal Stakeholder

Purpose of Interaction

Project Manager /Construction Managers /Project team

• Advise on site preparation activities for execution of design.
• Provide guidance on the installation of temporary measures like shoring, dewatering, or excavation support.
• Monitor site conditions during construction to ensure ease of construction, safety and compliance with specifications

Surveyors 

• Work together to establish accurate site boundaries, elevations, and other geospatial data that affect the design and analysis.
• Collaborate on the interpretation of topographic maps, soil profiles, and subsurface conditions.

Draftsperson 

• Collaborate and finalize the drawings based on design and requirement at site.
• Share design data like requirements of reinforcement, cross section or steel sections to finalize the drawing.
• Convey the best feasible way to present the details in drawing to make the construction activity easy.

External Stakeholder

Purpose of Interaction

Clients/Project Owners

• Discuss for approval of submitted documents, technical & project requirements, budget, and timelines.
• Provide updates on status, technical aspects, risks, and recommendations.
• Communicate findings and offer advice on the most feasible construction options based on soil and site conditions

Regulatory Authorities/Inspectors

• Ensure that design work complies with local building codes, safety regulations, and environmental laws.
• Provide necessary documentation and reports to meet permitting or inspection requirements.
• Address any regulatory concerns regarding soil stability, site drainage, and construction practices

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Btech in civil Engineering
• Mtech in Structural Engineering is preferred 

Language Skills

• Hindi, English 

EXPERIENCE

Years of Experience

• 5+ YEARS

Nature of 

Experience

• Experience in RCC and Steel structure design specially for Formwork, shuttering, Machine Foundation, special structures like Underground and overhead Water Tanks, Water proofing, etc
• Exposure of national and international standards like IS,IRC,NBC, EN, ACI  

TECHNICAL & LEADERSHIP / BEHAVIORAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO EXECUTE THE ROLE

SKILLS

Technical Skills
(if available)

• Understanding of design of RCC structures, Steel structures and geotechnical evaluation  
• Knowledge of MS tools
• Exposure of AutoCAD, STAAD, Etab and MS tools

Leadership / Behavioral Skills
(if available)

• Effective communication
• Team collaboration 
• Adaptability
• Decision making
• Ethical integrity