Principal Engineer - Structural Engineering (Oil & Gas)

Role Summary WSP India is currently seeking a Principal Engineer Structures for Australia Mining Infrastructure Projects (Materials Handling Infrastructure). They shall be responsible for engineering design of structures in compliance with WSP Engineering and Client Standards. Previous experience in an EPCM environment in the O & G, Power plant, Chemical process plant, Mining processing industry is an asset. A Team player and willing to work collaboratively with a motivated and highly successful team in Australia. The position will be for Bangalore/Noida/Mumbai location.

Responsibilities

This role is for a Principal Engineer - Structures on mining projects.

• Prepare foundation, steel structure & concrete structure designs calculation in compliance with industry standards.
• Perform analysis and design using software like Space Gass, STAAD Pro, SACS, Tekla, E3D, or S3D.
• Solid understanding of Australian Standards (AS) and international codes.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines (piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation) for seamless project execution.
• Prepare civil and structural drawings, specifications, and design calculations.
• Calculate loads and select structural members based on forces and service demands.
• Design structural solutions for industrial, commercial, and institutional projects of various sizes with the main focus on industrial projects.
• Design of shallow and deep foundations, concrete piles, underground concrete vaults and tunnels, and slab reinforcement for a variety of loading conditions.
• Design of steel structures including building, additions, access platforms including ladder and stair details, trusses, two-legged bents and four-legged support towers.
• Develop a variety of structural connections including unique connections caused by field interferences.
• Verify field conditions, constructability of designs, and assist in resolving problems during field construction.
• Interpreting and designing from a variety of different domestic and foreign structural building design codes.
• Develop familiarity with WSP standard drawings, specifications, general practices, procedures, Client specific standards.
• Prepare reports, designs, and drawings.
• Redline drawings for CAD Designers and review updated submittals for accuracy.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and team members.
• Must complete a high-quality self-check of own work with efficiency. Shall follow internal QC processes.
• Reporting progress of work assignment to immediate supervisor. Understands the project schedule and budget requirements.
• Communicate with internal peers and project team and required to answer questions regarding deliverables.
• Capable of multi-tasking and managing multiple projects with the ability to accurately predict the time required to fulfil the individual scopes of work required.
• Coordinating with Australian lead offices as per project requirement.
• Actively participate in the design and provide input to the design team throughout the design process.
• Provide regular work status updates, including risks or concerns, to Lead Engineer or project manager in AU.
• Ensure that Health & Safety is embedded into all work practices in line with company policies.
• Support the companys approach to sustainability.
• Be able to communicate in a multi-disciplinary project team.
• Be willing to learn and be polyvalent.
• Identify improvements (where possible) to enhance WSP service to clients. Complete accurate timesheets by set deadline.

Client / External focus

• Maintain strong colleague relationships and contribute to the teams performance of client satisfaction.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing in internal and external forums.
• Remain up to date with market and competitor knowledge.

Key Competencies

Mandatory Skills

We anticipate you will have an interest in the following areas:

• You will also be computer literate with a reasonable proficiency in MS office suite and Navisworks.
• Having a thirst for knowledge, cultural awareness, an open mind, and good English (both written and verbal)
• communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Coordinating his/her work with other members of the Team.
• Work competently with minimal supervision or on an individual basis.
• The candidate must have a valid passport.
• Key competencies expected are:
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Technical Capability & Delivery
• Adaptability & Learning

Desired Skills

• Strong preference will be given to candidates with Australian experience
• Preference will be given to candidates with minimum 14-18 year of experience in a consulting

firm in an EPCM environment in the O & G, Power, Mining processing industry is an asset.

• Preference will be given to candidates with engineering design as well as shop detailing or site experience in steel, concrete structure.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
• Effective leadership capability, coaching and mentoring skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team or on an individual basis.

Qualifications

• 14-18 years of experience in structures engineering.
• Minimum of a bachelors degree in civil & preferred masters degree in civil/structure engineering.
• Strong organizational, technical, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to the detail.
• Familiar with working in a LEAN environment.
• Experience with projects in Australia, New Zealand would be an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in English.
• C. Eng, P. Eng qualification would be an added advantage.