Sr. Structural Design Engineer – PEB Design Team

Location: Chennai (IITM Research Park) | Experience: 5–10 Years | Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Role Overview

We are looking for a Sr. Structural Design Engineer to lead the structural design and analysis of Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) systems within our design team. You will own the end-to-end design of steel and RCC elements — from initial concept and code compliance through to fabrication drawings, BOMs, and erection-ready documentation — ensuring every structure is buildable, cost-efficient, and manufacturer with minimum on-site skill dependency.

Role in the Team

Report to the Lead Engineer – Design and collaborate closely with the BIM Lead, estimation, procurement, and site erection teams.
Serve as the primary structural authority on assigned PEB projects — owning design calculations, code compliance, and drawing approvals.
Guide and review the work of junior design engineers and detailers, maintaining quality and consistency across deliverables.
Represent structural engineering in project coordination meetings, design reviews, and third-party/IITM validation submissions.
Collaborate with the BIM Lead to ensure structural models, shop drawings, and BOMs are accurate and fabrication-ready.
Champion DFMA principles within the team — designing for minimum-skill manufacturing and on-site erection at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Structural Design & Analysis

Design and analyse PEB steel structures, LGSF systems, and RCC elements in compliance with IS 800, IS 875, IS 456, and IS 1893.
Apply DFMA principles to optimise designs for efficient factory fabrication, module assembly, and on-site erection.
Prepare and review structural calculations, connection designs, anchor bolt layouts, and foundation interface details.
Coordinate with architects and MEP engineers to integrate structural solutions with overall building design.

Documentation & BOM

Develop detailed structural BOMs specifying all steel and RCC components with quantities aligned to procurement needs.
Produce clear fabrication drawings with dimensions, tolerances, weld specifications, bolt-hole locations, and surface treatment requirements.
Collaborate with the BIM team to extract model-based BOQs and ensure zero mismatch between design, procurement, and site quantities.
Support the estimation team with approximate superstructure and substructure quantities at the tendering stage.

Quality, Approvals & Site Coordination

Prepare and submit structural design documents for vetting by IITM or other designated approval bodies; address review comments promptly.
Specify steel grades and certifications; review mill certificates to ensure materials meet IS standards.
Collaborate with the BIM Lead on detailed erection drawings covering erection sequence, bolt tightening, and lifting procedures.
Conduct site inspections during erection to verify compliance with drawings; maintain QC documentation for inspections and non-conformance.

Process & Continuous Improvement

Contribute to and maintain design SOPs, standard calculation templates, and drawing checklists for the PEB design team.
Identify and implement value engineering opportunities to improve project margins without compromising structural integrity.
Stay current with advances in PEB technology, modular construction methods, and updates to relevant IS codes.

Required Qualifications

Education

B.E. / B.Tech in Civil or Structural Engineering (mandatory). M.E. / M.Tech in Structural Engineering is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with ISO 19650 and COBie standards is an advantage.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, or ETABS for structural analysis and design.
Strong knowledge of PEB systems: primary rigid frames, secondary members, bracing, purlins, girts, eave struts, and connection detailing.
Working knowledge of BIM tools — Revit or Tekla Structures — for model review and structural coordination.
Understanding of DFMA and PFMEA principles for prefabricated and modular construction.
Proficiency in AutoCAD for 2D drawing production and shop drawing review.
Familiarity with welding standards (AWS/IS 7215) and fabrication QC procedures.

Experience & Mindset

5–10 years of experience in structural/PEB design, with at least 2 years on PEB or prefab/modular construction projects.
Proven track record delivering structural designs from concept through fabrication and erection on steel structure projects.
High attention to detail, strong documentation discipline, and a collaborative, ownership-driven mindset.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with overlapping project demands and cross-functional teams.

Senior Design Engineer( Structural)