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)
Robust 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 settings
Knowledge of fire protection requirements for public transportation structures
Understanding of fatigue analysis for dynamically loaded structures
Familiarity with value engineering and constructability rev

📌 Lead Designer – Structural Steel Chennai
🏢 LT-Larsen & Toubro
📍 Chennai