Chief Design Engineer– Structural

Role

The Chief Design Engineer — Structural provides technical leadership for complex structural engineering projects, supports growth of the Structural Practice in India, and advances AI-driven innovation and process improvements to improve design quality and delivery efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced structural engineering support across market sectors including automotive, EV/battery, industrial, commercial, advanced manufacturing, data centers, semiconductors, and process industries.
• Lead and support execution of large, complex structural engineering projects, ensuring alignment with budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary requirements.
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineers at all levels; build and shape a high-performing structural engineering team in India.
• Review, validate, and guide structural engineering deliverables; ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Improve tools, software utilization, design workflows, and reference standards; promote standardized practices across offices and regions.
• Provide high-level technical consulting and advisory support to clients and internal stakeholders; participate in peer reviews.
• Support business development and proposal efforts with technical input.
• Drive adoption and secure integration of AI-assisted engineering tools and automation initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and long-term strategic growth in the structural practice.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Structural Engineering (leading institutes preferred); Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; additional certifications or global registrations advantageous.
• 15+ years of structural engineering experience with demonstrated leadership and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Experience supporting projects in the U.S. region; ability to travel (U.S. B1/B2 visa is an advantage).
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills; fluent English.
• Proven track record in improving technical quality, mentoring teams, and building capability.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of international building codes and standards (U.S. preferred) including IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, AISC 341.
• Expertise in structural analysis and design tools such as RISA, RAM, STAAD.
• Working knowledge of BIM tools such as Revit and Tekla.
• Experience with peer reviews of complex engineering designs and familiarity with AI-driven engineering tools and automation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation described as “as per market standards.” Eligibility for performance-based bonuses, incentives, and recognition programs.
• Employee ownership opportunities (shareholder eligibility at associate level and above).
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage, accident coverage, Employee Assistance Program, parental leave, paid time off, and retirement benefits (provident fund and gratuity).
• Flexible and hybrid work options (role-dependent), international exposure and travel, structured mentorship and leadership access, learning and development support including certification reimbursement, employee engagement initiatives.

Work Arrangement & Location

• Flexible and hybrid work options are offered; the role supports international projects and includes potential travel. Specific office location is not specified in the posting.