Senior Structural Engineer with Computational Skill - "High-rise & Complex Buildings" - Chennai / No

Ramboll in Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa

Ramboll has more than 1,500 experts working across 15 offices in the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa. We are present in Dubai, Doha, Saudi Arabia, Quarter, the United Arab Emirates, China, India, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and South Africa. Our experts are applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company.  We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

Ramboll in India

Ramboll has more than 1,000 experts working across five offices in India applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

Welcome to our High-Rise Buildings division

As one of the top 10 building designers in the world, Ramboll works on more than 10,000 building projects each year. 5,000 experts across the world specialize in creating more innovative, sustainable and livable buildings. We place particular emphasis on our livable buildings concept where we balance the cultural, social and physical values of buildings, to improve the quality of life for building users.

Assumes the role in the preparation of structural designs on projects assigned by the Department leadership. Responsible for overall scheduling, planning, developing design and specifications and other required documents related to structural design as well as mentoring junior engineers.

This role is coming with a strong focus and primary responsibility of technical delivery and successful project execution.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out design production activities for assigned projects as needed.
• At CD and/or SD stage, prepare viable alternative structural concepts, study these in relation to suitability, constructability and economy, and propose the most suitable alternative. Agree on the most suitable alternative with the Project Principal assigned to the project (and with the Cost Engineer if appropriate).
• Discuss and agree with the Project Lead the appropriate analysis modeling strategies and software for use on the project.
• Prepare structural designs from concept through to detailed design which achieve the following minimum criteria: safe to sustain required loadings; achieve durability, serviceability and functional requirements; are reasonably economic, designed in accordance with international codes.
• Carry out detailed design coordination with all other disciplines.
• Manage other professionals on a project basis. Ensure that work produced is to the required quality, produced on time, and within man-hour budget.
• Together with Project Lead, identify requirements for specialist inputs and ensure that these are obtained at appropriate times during the design process, and are incorporated into the structural design, (e.g. wind tunnel, geotechnical/foundation engineering, façade engineering, PT/PS concrete design etc.)
• Together with Project Lead, carry out reviews at appropriate intervals during the design process. At a minimum, this will be at the end of each design stage. However, interim reviews may be required.
• Ensure that the structural department’s QMS is being implemented and that the engineers assigned to QMS functions are fulfilling these functions effectively (on a project basis).
• Monitor project progress and report to Project Lead on actual or anticipated time and/or man-hour over-runs.
• Recommend to the Project Lead personnel requirements for projects.
• Anticipate and solve technical difficulties for projects which present new challenges to the core experience of the department.
• Respond to site RFIs, conduct reviews of specialist supplier/contractor prepared designs, and attend site meetings to resolve construction problems related to structures.
• Inspect, assess and report on existing structures.
• Attend formal (and informal) design team meetings with other disciplines, municipality representatives, site personnel, and client representatives, etc.
• Display a positive professional attitude in the Department’s dealings with other design disciplines, clients and other members of the project team.
• May perform other duties as required.
• Perform the role of Project Lead on one or multiple projects.
• Other Tasks and responsibilities
• Provides formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area.
• Plans and monitors for appropriate staffing levels and utilization of resources.
• Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies.

Experience Required

• Minimum of 8-12 years of experience in structural engineering design.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project.
• Ability to use structural analysis and design software, including at least one and preferably several of the following: STAAD, ROBOT, ETABS, SAFE, ADAPT, AutoCAD, REVIT Core Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
• Thorough understanding of structural behavior, soil/structure interaction, local and international design codes and standards.
• Ability to manage, motivate and encourage creativity in fellow design professionals.
• Demonstrates experience in managing and designing large and/or complex structural projects from concept design through to construction document production.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal communication.
• Computational engineering capabilities such as automation applications, advanced analysis scripting, optimizations, and awareness of AI engineering. Position Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering
• Master’s degree in engineering is preferred

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How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.