Are you ready to advance your structural engineering career? Do you thrive on solving complex challenges in concrete, precast and steel design while delivering high-quality engineering solutions? eager to be the voice of the structural discipline on multidisciplinary projects? If you have a solid command of Eurocode & International standards and an interest in innovative solutions, we want you to be part of our collaborative team!

Join the buildings department in Chennai

We're seeking a skilled Structural Engineer to drive the design process through all project phases, ensuring high-quality solutions that meet client needs and industry standards. Join our growing building team in India, where + professionals collaborate with global experts to deliver iconic building and industrial projects worldwide.

From the Copenhagen Airport - Terminal 3 Airside Extension to Recent Bispebjerg hospital; From HOFOR water distribution utilities to LEGO Manufacturing Facilities, our work reflects expertise, innovation, and global impact. As a Senior structural engineer / Specialist, you will report to the Head of Discipline, Structures in India-chennai.

Your responsibilities will be to:

- Develop structural solutions for buildings & industry projects, from feasibility and to detailed design.
- Individually deliver design packages, lead engineers, and mentor junior colleagues.
- Support project bids by defining the structural scope of work and preparing budget estimates.
- Plan tasks, resources, and schedules; maintain document control and meet agreed delivery targets.
- Monitor design progress, identify technical and delivery risks, and flag resource needs to the Discipline Lead.
- Coordinate across disciplines to resolve design interfaces and develop sustainable solutions.




- Coordinate with the BIM team on deliverables and detailing.
- Review and certify design deliverables for technical accuracy, quality, and compliance before issue.
- Facilitate design discussions with project managers and offshore Discipline leads, challenge & agree on the key design decisions& proposals, and keep the EDC team informed.

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

Moreover, you will have:

- Master’s degree in Structural Engineering from a recognized institution, with 7-15 years of structural design experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from a recognized institution, with 10+ years of structural design experience.
- Extensive experience in the analysis and design of in-situ concrete and steel structures, with experience in precast concrete and composite structures preferred.
- Proficiency in structural analysis and design software such as Autodesk Robot, Strusoft FEM-D, IDEA Stati Ca, ETABS, and SAFE.
- Knowledge of international structural design codes, including Eurocodes (EN)/BS EN/ ACI/ and AISE standards.
- Demonstrated ability to complete complex structural designs both with minimal supervision and in collaborative settings in building projects.
- Effective project planning and communication skills, with a willingness to learn new design methods/new tools
- Experience in data center projects, renovation and refurbishment projects, or water-retaining structures would be an added advantage.

📌 Senior Structural Engineer/Specialist- Buildings (India)
🏢 COWI
📍 India