Senior Structural Engineer

Location: India

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Structural Engineer with 8 to 12 years of experience in water structures and industrial facilities, with experience in highway structures considered a strong value addition. In this role, you will lead the structural design, guide project teams, and ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality engineering solutions across a wide range of infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and manage a team of structural engineers, providing direction, mentorship, and technical support across project stages.
• Delegate work effectively and maintain a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
• Act as a technical champion within the team, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.

Design & Technical Delivery

• Lead the structural design and analysis of water-related structures such as:
  • Water Treatment Plants (WTP)
  • Sewage Treatment Plants (STP)
  • Pumping stations
  • Reservoirs
  • Intake/Outfall structures
• Lead and deliver design for industrial structures, including:
  • Utility buildings
  • Pipe racks, pipe supports
  • Equipment foundations
  • Process structures
• Experience in highway structures such as culverts, retaining walls, underpasses, or bridge substructures will be a valuable addition.
• Use advanced structural analysis tools (STAAD, ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, Robot, PROKON, Tekla, etc.) to model and optimise structural systems.
• Prepare and review design reports, calculations, tender documents, and construction drawings.

Quality Assurance & Design Review

• Conduct detailed structural assessments, feasibility studies, and risk evaluations for new and existing water/industrial structures.
• Ensure adherence to internal QA/QC processes, design standards, and business management systems.
• Promote the proper management and reuse of design data and templates.

Client Interaction & Site Support

• Coordinate with architects ,process, MEP teams, geotechnical engineers, hydraulics/hydrology specialists, environmental teams, and contractors.
• Liaise with clients and consultants to resolve design issues and provide clear technical guidance.
• Support site teams by clarifying design intent, answering technical queries, and ensuring correct implementation during construction.

Innovation & Continuous Development

• Develop or refine design methodologies for complex water and industrial projects.
• Keep updated with new engineering technologies, digital workflows, and sustainable design practices.
• Build and maintain client relationships, and assist in identifying new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil / Structural Engineering.
• 8–12 years of experience in structural design and analysis, primarily in water structures and industrial infrastructure.
• Additional experience in highway structures is a strong advantage.
• Strong practical knowledge of RC and steel design, load combinations, boundary conditions, and foundation systems.
• Expertise in structural design software such as STAAD, ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, Robot, PROKON, Tekla or similar.
• Solid understanding of Indian, Eurocode, American codes, UBC, and other relevant standards.
• Proven leadership experience in managing teams and delivering multiple projects.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-driven, assertive, and capable of performing under pressure while guiding the team.
• Flexible and adaptable to new challenges and evolving project requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and full benefits.
• Leadership growth and long-term career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to diverse projects across water, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.
• Supportive, collaborative environment focused on technical excellence and continuous learning.