Key Roles & Responsibilities
1. Structural Design & Analysis
Design structural elements such as beams, columns, slabs, foundations, retaining walls, staircases, and steel structures.
Perform load calculations (dead load, live load, wind load, seismic load, etc.) as per IS Codes or other applicable standards (ACI, Eurocode).
Carry out structural analysis using tools like STAAD Pro, ETABS, SAFE, or similar software.
Prepare design calculation reports for submission and approvals.
2. Code Compliance
Ensure designs comply with:
IS Codes: IS 456 (RCC), IS 800 (Steel), IS 875 (Load), IS 1893 (Seismic), IS 13920 (Ductile detailing).
Local building by-laws and safety regulations.
Stay updated with latest codes and structural engineering practices.
3. Drawing & Documentation
Provide structural drawings (general arrangement drawings, reinforcement details, steel connection details).
Review and approve shop drawings, bar bending schedules, and fabrication drawings.
Prepare BOQ (Bill of Quantities) for structural works.
4. Coordination
Work closely with architects, MEP engineers, and site engineers to integrate structural requirements into the overall design.
Discuss design feasibility and cost implications with the project team.
5. Site Support
Visit the site for inspection of reinforcement, shuttering, and concreting to ensure compliance with design.
Resolve technical issues related to structural execution at the site.
Certify structural stability and quality of construction work.
6. Quality & Safety
Ensure structural integrity and safety for the entire life cycle of the building.
Implement quality control measures during execution.
7. Documentation & Reporting
Maintain all structural design records, calculation sheets, and approval documents.
Provide periodic reports to the project manager and client regarding structural status.