Role Summary The Senior Structural Steel Design Engineer is responsible for leading the analysis, design, coordination, and delivery of structural steel systems for industrial, commercial, mission-critical, and data center projects. The role requires extensive expertise in steel design, connection engineering, constructability, and project leadership while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, client requirements, and project schedules.

The position serves as a technical authority for structural steel engineering, providing guidance to project teams, mentoring junior engineers, and engaging directly with clients, contractors, fabricators, and multidisciplinary stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership
Lead the structural analysis and design of steel structures including:
Data centers
Office buildings
Industrial buildings
Equipment support structures
Mezzanines and platforms
Towers and ancillary structure.
Structural Analysis & Design
Perform advanced structural analysis using:
STAAD.Pro
ETABS
SAP2000
RAM Structural System
Design structural members including:
Columns
Beams
Bracings
Trusses
Gantry girders
Plate girders
Composite steel members
Evaluate structural stability, serviceability, vibration performance, and robustness.




Carry out finite element analysis (FEA) for complex steel structures where required.
Steel Connection Engineering
Lead design and review of steel connections including:
Bolted connections
Welded connections
Moment connections
Braced frame connections
Base plates
Anchor bolt systems
Composite connections
Ensure connections are optimized for fabrication and erection efficiency.
Perform connection design using dedicated software such as IDEA StatiCa and Tekla Structural Designer.
Data Center & Mission-Critical Projects
Lead steel design packages for hyperscale and enterprise data centers.
Design and coordinate:
Main steel framing systems
Rooftop equipment supports
Mechanical platform structures
Generator yard structures
Pipe racks and utility supports
Screening and architectural steel elements
Core Competencies Technical
Advanced structural steel design expertise.
Connection engineering proficiency.
Constructability and erection engineering knowledge.
Seismic and wind engineering understanding.
Structural optimization and value engineering.
Leadership
Technical decision-making.
Team leadership and mentoring.
Client management.
Cross-functional collaboration.

📌 Structural Engineering Manager Steel Chennai
🏢 Larsen u0026 Toubro
📍 Chennai