Connection Design Engineer & ProjectManager

VectorShades is seeking an experienced Steel Connection Design Project Manager to lead the technical execution and delivery of structural steel connection design and Steel Connection Design Engineer with practical experience in structural steel connection design, particularly for projects governed by AISC standards in the US market.

Key Responsibilities - Connection Design Project Manager

• Lead the design and technical review of structural steel connections for commercial, industrial, institutional, and other building projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable AISC specifications, including AISC 360, along with project-specific design criteria and requirements.
• Oversee bolted and welded connections, including shear and moment connections, bracing connections, beam-to-column connections, column splices, base plates, and related connection types.
• Review and Design engineering calculations, design assumptions, connection capacities, and design reports; resolve complex technical issues.
• Manage projects from initial review through final delivery, including resource planning, workload allocation, progress tracking, and milestone management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop connection design engineers; establish consistent design workflows, review procedures, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with US clients, structural engineers, steel detailers, fabricators, and other stakeholders to resolve design criteria, loading, and technical queries.
• Monitor productivity, utilization, rework, client comments, and schedule risks; implement corrective actions where needed.
• Develop standardized calculation templates, connection libraries, checklists, and opportunities for automation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities - Connection Design Engineer

• Design and analyze structural steel connections in accordance with applicable AISC specifications and project requirements.
• Design bolted and welded connections, including shear connections, moment connections, bracing connections, beam-to-column connections, column splices, and base plates.
• Interpret structural drawings, connection details, loading information, design criteria, and project specifications.
• Evaluate connection forces and load paths; check bolts, welds, plates, stiffeners, and other components for applicable limit states.
• Prepare clear engineering calculations, design reports, and supporting documentation.
• Identify missing or conflicting information and raise technical queries when clarification is required.
• Revise designs in response to engineering comments, project changes, and client feedback.
• Coordinate with project managers, structural engineers, steel detailers, checkers, and fabrication teams to ensure practical design solutions.
• Perform self-checks and peer reviews, maintain design records and revision histories, and complete assigned packages within agreed schedules.
• Contribute to standard connection details, calculation templates, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• For Project Manger- 10+ years of hands-on experience in structural steel connection design.
• For design Engineer- ·   Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in structural steel connection design.
• Proficiency in IDEA StatiCa software for structural steel connection design and analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of AISC specifications and US structural steel design practices.
• Ability to coordinate with US-based clients and overlap with US working hours when required.