Senior Engineer - Structures

WSP India is currently seeking a Senior Engineer to join our Structural team at our Bengaluru office. This position will be responsible for the delivery of multidisciplinary design projects, including industrial, date center, and PEB buildings. The role involves stability checks; design of foundations and other concrete elements; design of steel elements and steel connections; and coordination with the lead engineer and other disciplines. Key duties include evaluation, analysis, design, cost estimation, tender preparation, shop drawing review, and contract and construction administration.

The successful candidate will work within the Italy GCC Structural team and will be a dynamic, self-motivated individual who will take on a responsible role in project work, focused on delivery to the client and technical excellence. The role requires management of several projects and becoming involved in design at an early stage. The ability to plan and design deliverables based on Italy Engineering standards for each stage of a project is a pre-requisite and training and guidance will be provided, where necessary. Role will be working under the supervision of Principal or Lead Engineer.

Core Functions

• Prepare feasibility study reports to meet brief requirements in the agreed format and review them with the Associate or Lead.

• Work with the team to assemble design specifications compliant with the Employer’s Requirements; agree on their format and content; and monitor and review their preparation to ensure delivery by the due date.

• Agree on and monitor the scope of works with the Principal or Lead Engineer.

• Review and monitor the production of calculations, including QA checks, technical reviews, and final sign‑off.

• Fully adhere to document control and QA processes relevant to project work, ensuring that drawings, specifications, reports, and correspondence are issued and filed appropriately, coach junior staff in their use.

• Demonstrate hands‑on experience in all aspects of analysis, preliminary design, and detailed design of buildings, including concrete and steel elements, with strong fundamentals and multidisciplinary coordination experience.

• Prepare technical analysis and design, including cost estimation and quantity take‑offs.

• Prepare quantities and construction cost estimates and review shop drawings.

• Prepare and review drawings and presentation materials.

• Coordinate project contract documents (drawings and specifications) and prepare or review inputs from other team members.

Technical and Project Management

• Raise the level of technical competence within the team.

• Implement delivery and quality measurement processes.

• Promote technical excellence in all our projects.

• Undertake technical reviews and contribute to the concept design.

• Provide continuous feedback to the Local Head of GCC on the effectiveness of the protocols and processes in place with a view to continuous improvement.

• Develop positive professional relationship with the WSP in India Italy team, communicating openly about project progress.

• Participate in team meetings, disseminate information within the team, and communicate with other teams in WSP.

• Identify and act on, or refer, potential risk issues and follow in full the company commercial and contracting processes.

• Manage delegated tasks to ensure that deadlines are met and flag resourcing concerns to team leader.

• Identify and flag additional resource requirement to the Local GCC Head of Structures.

• Complete timesheet accurately ahead of weekly deadlines.

Key Competencies / Skills

• The applicant will have proven experience in the design of Building Structures with significant experience in a similar role or demonstration of a good track record. Experience is required for Stability check, Design of concrete & steel elements and design of connections.

• Good presentation skills are also required.

• Must be fully conversant with technical structural software, such as STAAD Pro, Autodesk Robot, IDEA StatiCa, and ETABS.

• Experience with International design codes viz., Eurocode, American, BS etc., is required.

• A sound understanding of Microsoft Office is essential.

• Must be fluent in English with an excellent understanding of technical terminology.

• Demonstrate good management, communication and technical skills and be capable of working both within the team and independently, as dictated by workload.

• Experience in building design for Europe is preferred.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective communication and stakeholder management

• Ability to manage multiple projects

• Teamwork capabilities.

• Growth mindset and continuous learning attitude.

• Ability to seek and apply feedback (coaching approach).

• Strong collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to manage workload and deadlines.

• Accountability and reliability.

• The candidate should possess a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and possess membership to an accredited engineering body. Master’s degree is preferred.

• It is desirable that the candidate is working towards UK Chartered Engineer status or an equivalent.

• Experience: 8 to 12 years of relevant building experience.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.