Lead Designer – Structural Steel
Larsen & Toubro
- Location
- Greater Chennai Area
- Job type
- Full-time
Required skills
- communication skills
- compliance
- technical support
- Revit
About the role
Larsen & Toubro
Website:
larsentoubro.com
Job details:
Job Description
- Lead designer – Structural Steel
Design & Engineering
- Perform conceptual as well as detailed structural analysis and design of steel structures for metro rail systems.
- Prepare detailed design calculations, drawings, and specifications for steel components.
- Design steel frameworks for stations, canopies, footbridges, and support structures.
- Ensure designs comply with relevant codes (IRC, IRS, IS, AISC, AASHTO, Eurocode and international standards.)
- Collaborate with architects and other engineers to integrate steel structures with overall project design.
- Perform seismic and wind load analysis for steel structures in urban environments.
Project Coordination
- Coordinate with civil, mechanical, and electrical teams for integrated structural solutions.
- Review shop drawings for steel fabrication and erection.
- Provide technical support during construction phase.
- Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with design specifications.
- Resolve design and construction issues related to steel structures.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure designs meet safety, reliability, and durability requirements for public infrastructure.
- Implement quality control procedures for steel fabrication and erection.
- Ensure designs consider maintainability and lifecycle costs.
- Prepare technical documentation and compliance reports.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in structural analysis software (MIDAS, STAAD Pro, SAP2000, ETABS, or similar)
- Strong knowledge of steel design software
- Experience with BIM software (Revit, Tekla Structures)
- Knowledge of construction methodologies for steel erection in constrained urban environments
Preferred Specialized Knowledge
- Experience with design of steel structures for vibration-sensitive environments
- Knowledge of fire protection requirements for public transportation structures
- Understanding of fatigue analysis for dynamically loaded structures
- Familiarity with value engineering and constructability reviews
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills for multidisciplinary coordination
- Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Leadership capabilities for mentoring junior engineers.
Experience
- Minimum 8 years of experience in the relevant design and maximum of 10-12 years’ experience with leading a small team.
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