Senior Structural Engineer (Precast)

The Precast Senior Structural Engineer leads the structural design, analysis, and detail engineering for precast and prestressed concrete elements (beams, columns, hollow-core slabs, insulated wall panels, and staircases). Working within a precast manufacturing environment, this role ensures all components are structurally sound for final building loads, while also engineering them to withstand the transient stresses of factory demolding, yard handling, transportation, and site erection.

Key Responsibilities

• Structural Analysis & Design Calculations

  • Perform complete structural analysis and design calculations for precast/prestressed concrete elements in accordance with ACI, PCI, or Eurocode standards.
  • Structural design of precast connections (corbels, welded plates, grouted sleeves, post-tensioned tendons, shear keys, and mechanical splices).
  • Calculate dynamic and temporary loading conditions for lifting, stripping, tipping, transport, and site erection stages.

• Production Drawings & BIM Oversight

  • Oversee the generation of detailed fabrication shop drawings, reinforcement schedules (BBS), strand patterns, embedded items layout, and mold setups.
  • Review and approve production-ready shop drawings created by structural detailers and BIM modelers.
  • Resolve structural clashes between precast elements, MEP cast-in sleeves, and cast-in-place interfaces.

• Engineering Support for Factory & Site

  • Propose value-engineering solutions to optimize concrete mix strength, strand utilization, panel thickness, and mold standardization.
  • Assess and issue engineering repair methodologies for non-conforming or damaged precast elements during demolding, handling, or site installation.
  • Assist the erection team by reviewing crane capacities, rigging configurations, temporary propping, and erection sequences.

• Compliance & Technical Coordination

  • Prepare and sign off on structural submittals, design reports, and calculations for third-party consultant and authority approvals.
  • Conduct site visits and factory inspections to verify reinforcement placement, tendon tensioning, and embed alignment prior to casting.

Desired Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering. Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (SE/CEng) license preferred.

Experience7–12+ years of structural engineering experience, with at least 5 years specifically in precast/prestressed concrete design and manufacturing.

Software Skills: ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE, Tekla Structures (Precast/Prestressed), AutoCAD, RISA-3D, IDEA Statica (connection design), and prestressed design software (e.g., Concise Beam).

Technical KnowledgeI: in-depth understanding of PCI Design Handbook, ACI 318, post-tensioning/pre-tensioning principles, strand relaxation, creep and shrinkage calculations, and connection design.