Job Description – Design Engineer - Structural

Reports to: Lead Engineer - Structural

Job Description:

Structural engineers are accountable for the creation of drawings, specifications and calculations while also 

ensuring that the work meets relevant codes, accepted engineering practices, and applicable standards. They 

are also in charge of executing independent work that entails assessing, choosing, applying and modifying 

structural engineering methods, processes and Jord standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute designs of plant equipment for efficient structural design concepts.

• Read and understand structural codes, construction specifications, drawings and review design plans.

• Perform structural design and analytical calculation using governing codes and standards,

• Perform structural design and analysis calculations using governing codes and standards, engineering 

formulas, skills, and experience. 

• Provide drawing for designs and produce sketches to incorporate in drawings by Designers/Drafters

• Coordinate work with other disciplines such as mechanical, electrical and other inter disciplinary

• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software to prepare engineering design documents

• Ensure all pertinent input data is available for team members to complete the necessary tasks.

• Create and maintain company and reference standards for structural designs and procedures.

• Monitor quality of documentation issued from engineering and strive for zero errors.

• Resolve structural engineering issues with shop /client through lead design engineers.

• Research design options and document findings for project lead engineer

• Perform special tasks/design calculations as assigned.

• Report any critical risks to the Lead Design / Engineering Manager

Skills and Experience:

• Graduate preferably Post Graduate qualification in Structural / Civil Engineering 

• Over 10-15 years of experience with advance knowledge in civil and/or structural engineering 

• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills.

• Knowledge of civil/structural design standards (ACI, AISC, ASCE, EURO, BS, GBCODE)

• Working knowledge of design software, STAAD Pro

• Excellent attention to detail

• Must be able to work cross functionally with team members at all levels across multiple departments 

involved in different projects

• Ability to think creatively in order to optimize designs

• Able to discuss and resolve structural design changes