Connection Design Engineer - Team Lead

Designation: Team Lead Connection Design

Reports To: Project Manager

Shift: As per Business Requirement

Client Communication: Yes

Summary of the Position:

We are looking for an experienced Connection Design Team Lead with strong expertise in structural steel design. The candidate will lead a team of designers while ensuring high-quality engineering deliverables aligned with international standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage connection design projects from concept to completion.
• Perform and review steel connection design calculations.
• Ensure compliance with AISC standards (ASD & LRFD).
• Design various types of connections, including moment and braced connections (seismic loads).
• Review and validate drawings/models in Tekla Structures & SDS2.
• Ensure project timelines, quality, and client requirements are met.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members.
• Coordinate with internal teams (detailing, modelling, QA).
• Track project progress and provide regular status updates.
• Prepare and present reports on project performance.
• Identify risks and ensure timely issue resolution.

Technical Skills & Requirements

Strong knowledge of AISC, OSHA, and NAAMM standards. Experience in:

• Structural Misc. steel connection design, Steel stairs, ladders, and handrails design, Aluminium & stainless-steel connections.
• Structural Main steel connection design, braces, moment connections, Trusses.
• Proficiency in software:
• AutoCAD, STAAD Pro, Mathcad, Descon, Ideastatica, RAM, MS Office.
• Basic understanding of Tekla Structures & SDS2 (model review).

Qualification:

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering Mechanical Engineering.

Experience:

• 10 to 12 years of experience in steel connection design

Understanding of:

• Design drawing, constructability and erection constraints.
• Connection behaviour, ductility, and failure modes
• Understanding of load paths and force transfer
• AISC / OSHA / BS / AUS standards (preferred)

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation and client-handling abilities.
• Ability to work independently and achieve sales targets.
• Good networking and relationship-building skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance incentives
• Health insurance
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexible work environment