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Structural Specialist - BuildingsChennai (Hybrid - Office/Home)PermanentDo you want to support us in designing a sustainable world? Can you build relations with multi-national teams? Are you an adept Concrete/Steel Specialist? Then, this is the place to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow.Join the buildings department in ChennaiTo spearhead the design process through all project phases as per client needs and standard codes, we\'re seeking a Structural Specialist to join our building team in India. With over 120 professionals in India together with our global team of experts, we work alongside our customers on the world\'s most prestigious building and industrial projects. We\'ve contributed to notable projects like \xe2\x80\x9cCopenhagen airport - Terminal 3 Airside extension\xe2\x80\x9d and LEGO Manufacturing Facility plant in US, Vietnam, and China\xe2\x80\x9d, highlighting our commitment to excellence in buildings and addressing the growing demands of our international business. As a Specialist, you will report to the Head of Building Structures, in India.Your responsibilities will be to:

• Develop feasibility/concept studies, prepare project design basis, and detailed design of Structural Engineering services in buildings and industrial projects as per client requirement.
• Lead the entire design process involved in all design phases of the project, as per client requirements and in accordance with standard codes.
• Lead team of engineers in analysis, design, and detailing of (medium/large size) concrete and steel structures and support junior staff in their career development.
• Prepare an activity-time-resource plan for a project, maintain a log of the estimated time to complete the project, maintain a document control plan for the design deliverables, and ensure all project KPIs are met while making the final delivery.
• Lead a team of engineers with advanced technical accuracy, monitor the delegated task, track the deadlines, identify the potential risk in design, and flag additional resource requirements to the Discipline Lead.
• Do project coordination across disciplines and offer sustainable solutions on the interface comments/issues.
• Review and certify the design deliverables made to counterpart.
• Lead the internal meetings with counterpart discipline lead/PM, update the project progress, explain, and agree on major design decisions & disseminate information within the team.

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, internal/external 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:

• Masters in Structural Engineering from a recognized Institute with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the design of RCC, steel and precast, and composite structures. Experience from an international engineering consultant firm will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in technical structural software like ROBOT/FEM design, ETABS, and SAFE. Knowledge of REVIT Structure and Navisworks will be preferred, but not essential.
• Knowledge of International Codes related to Structural Engineering - EURO(EN), BS.EN, ACI, AISE Standards.
• Proven track record of technical delivery of challenging structural engineering design projects both within the team and under own initiative
• Good, project management skills with strong communication and willingness to learn new advancements in the design industry.
• A sound understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel is essential.

A place to work and so much moreAt COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity - and sometimes even our courage - to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100% of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America, and India, we currently have more than 8,000 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy, and environment into play.Got more questions?Get to know us even better at our website, https://www.cowi.com , where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve, and what life is like at COWI.Equal opportunity employerCOWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.#LI-Hybrid#LI-NCWA

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