Job Description
Job Title: Civil & Structural Designer
Location: Chennai
Job Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Civil & Structural Designer with strong expertise in 3D modeling and detailing of industrial structures using Tekla Revit AutoCAD and MicroStation. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Structural Steel & RCC detailing including the extraction and preparation of high-quality construction drawings. The role requires strong interdisciplinary coordination quality assurance and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Civil & Structural 3D Modeling & Drawing Preparation:
- Develop 3D models of industrial structures such as process buildings non-process buildings pipe racks foundations platforms and equipment supports using Tekla and Revit.
- Perform structural steel detailing including connection details fabrication drawings and shop drawings.
- Create Reinforced Concrete (RCC) detailing including formwork reinforcement bar bending schedules and foundation layouts.
- Work with AutoCAD & MicroStation to produce accurate 2D RCC and Structural Steel drawings for construction.
- Extract 2D drawings from 3D models and format them into deliverables as per project requirements.
2. Structural & RCC Detailing:
- Prepare detailed RCC drawings including foundation plans beam-column layouts slab reinforcement details shear wall details and staircase designs.
- Generate bar bending schedules (BBS) and material take-offs ensuring compliance with international standards.
- Develop structural steel detailing including member sizes bolt/weld connections bracing and truss details.
- Ensure clash detection and model integrity using Navisworks Manage or similar software.
- Adhere to project-specific standards and ensure all structural drawings meet engineering specifications and quality guidelines.
3. Coordination & Quality Control:
- Work closely with structural engineers to interpret design requirements and ensure accuracy in modeling and detailing.
- Conduct interdisciplinary coordination with piping mechanical and electrical teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Perform self-checks and peer reviews to maintain high-quality deliverables.
- Assist in resolving design conflicts and RFIs (Request for Information) during project execution.
- Provide technical support and guidance to junior designers when required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 5 to 7 years of experience in Civil & Structural 3D modeling and detailing.
- Proficiency in Tekla Revit AutoCAD and MicroStation for RCC and Structural Steel detailing.
- Experience in 2D drawing extraction from 3D models and preparing deliverables.
- Strong knowledge of structural steel detailing connection designs and RCC reinforcement detailing.
- Familiarity with international codes and standards (e.g. ACI AISC IS BS Eurocodes).
- Hands-on experience in working on Brownfield projects and interpreting laser scan data.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications (Added Advantage):
- Working experience with additional 3D tools like SP3D PDMS and E3D.
- Knowledge of BIM workflows and clash detection using Navisworks Manage.
- Experience in structural analysis software (e.g. SAP2000) is a plus.
- Exposure to Oil & Gas Infrastructure or Industrial projects.
Required Experience:
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