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Principal Engineer - Civil & Structural

Wood · India · Posted Sep 23, 2026

Company Wood Location Kolkata, India Employment type Full-time Posted Sep 23, 2026 Listed via Wood

Responsibilities:

  • Develop Civil & Structural design from the Conceptual Stage through the Detailed Design Stage, providing sustainable and efficient solutions.
  • Involve in the Design and Development of the following for Greenfield and/or Brownfield, Minerals and Metals Projects like Phosphate-Beneficiation, Phosphate Granularization, Phosphoric and Sulphuric Acid
  • Establish Design Basis, technical specifications/philosophies, work scope/tender documents/narratives
  • Review design of Plant layouts, roads, drainage systems, etc.
  • Review and interpretation of Topographical and Geotechnical reports.
  • Checking Calculations, General Arrangement, Detail Drawings, 3D Models and MTO
  • Guide/review design of different types of concrete and steel structures and develop engineering calculations
  • Lead and mentor a team of structural engineers and designers, serving as the primary point of contact for structural engineering matters.
  • Identify technical issues, define alternative solutions, establish pros and cons for multiple solutions, and make recommendations through official project documents such as technical queries and technical deviations.
  • Allocate tasks, provide guidance, and issue clear directions to ensure effective and efficient project execution.
  • Demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, initiative, and analytical skills.
  • Supporting the Planning, scheduling and execution of discipline activities and deliverables, including manhour estimating and schedule preparation to support bid / tendering as required.
  • Originate new and revise existing engineering deliverables.
  • Revise and check engineering deliverables against company procedures, standards, and checklists. Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
  • Manage discipline work to the required schedule and manpower allocation, including requesting personnel as identified by the plan, and day-to-day supervision of discipline personnel on the project.
  • Manage and report progress of all Civil & Structural engineering and design budgets in line with contract requirements including weekly and cumulative productivity
  • To identify any areas of concern with respect to progress and / or quality and recommend corrective actions as required.
  • To attend weekly internal and external progress meetings and generate status reports for the Engineering / Project Manager
  • Liaise with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and understanding of project requirements and manage interface meetings with Clients and Vendors to progress design scopes.
  • To Coordinate with project/Engineering managers, procurement, construction, and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated design solutions.
  • Prepare & Review Civil materials technical reports, Method statements, and Vendor Technical Clarifications and prepare Technical Bid Evaluation reports.
  • Should actively participate in various project workshops/reviews such as HAZID/Layout Reviews, 3D Model Reviews/Constructability reviews.
  • Evaluate supplier/subcontractor technical bids for compliance to internal & client specifications and scopes of work.
  • Review of vendor drawings/other discipline drawings for adequacy of Civil design input requirements.
  • To participate in all project safety and design reviews as necessary
  • To ensure that all work is completed without compromise to quality and is delivered according to the project schedule.
  • To provide technical support to site teams, and provide direction and guidance on technical queries relating to Civil & Structural engineering and raise appropriate EQ’s / deviations
  • Deliverables and Other Activities

ENGINEERING DELIVERABLES/ACTIVITIES

  • C&S Design Basis/ Design Criteria
  • Foundation layouts (for Structures, Equipment, conveyor gallery etc.)
  • Dynamic Equipment foundations
  • Pilling Plan drawings
  • Foundation details and reinforcement drawings
  • Responsibilities:
  • Develop Civil & Structural design from the Conceptual Stage through the Detailed Design Stage, providing sustainable and efficient solutions.
  • Involve in the Design and Development of the following for Greenfield and/or Brownfield, Minerals and Metals Projects like Phosphate-Beneficiation, Phosphate Granularization, Phosphoric and Sulphuric Acid
  • Establish Design Basis, technical specifications/philosophies, work scope/tender documents/narratives
  • Review design of Plant layouts, roads, drainage systems, etc.
  • Review and interpretation of Topographical and Geotechnical reports.
  • Checking Calculations, General Arrangement, Detail Drawings, 3D Models and MTO
  • Guide/review design of different types of concrete and steel structures and develop engineering calculations
  • Lead and mentor a team of structural engineers and designers, serving as the primary point of contact for structural engineering matters.
  • Identify technical issues, define alternative solutions, establish pros and cons for multiple solutions, and make recommendations through official project documents such as technical queries and technical deviations.
  • Allocate tasks, provide guidance, and issue clear directions to ensure effective and efficient project execution.
  • Demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, initiative, and analytical skills.
  • Supporting the Planning, scheduling and execution of discipline activities and deliverables, including manhour estimating and schedule preparation to support bid / tendering as required.
  • Originate new and revise existing engineering deliverables.
  • Revise and check engineering deliverables against company procedures, standards, and checklists. Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
  • Manage discipline work to the required schedule and manpower allocation, including requesting personnel as identified by the plan, and day-to-day supervision of discipline personnel on the project.
  • Manage and report progress of all Civil & Structural engineering and design budgets in line with contract requirements including weekly and cumulative productivity
  • To identify any areas of concern with respect to progress and / or quality and recommend corrective actions as required.
  • To attend weekly internal and external progress meetings and generate status reports for the Engineering / Project Manager
  • Liaise with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and understanding of project requirements and manage interface meetings with Clients and Vendors to progress design scopes.
  • To Coordinate with project/Engineering managers, procurement, construction, and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated design solutions.
  • Prepare & Review Civil materials technical reports, Method statements, and Vendor Technical Clarifications and prepare Technical Bid Evaluation reports.
  • Should actively participate in various project workshops/reviews such as HAZID/Layout Reviews, 3D Model Reviews/Constructability reviews.
  • Evaluate supplier/subcontractor technical bids for compliance to internal & client specifications and scopes of work.
  • Review of vendor drawings/other discipline drawings for adequacy of Civil design input requirements.
  • To participate in all project safety and design reviews as necessary
  • To ensure that all work is completed without compromise to quality and is delivered according to the project schedule.
  • To provide technical support to site teams, and provide direction and guidance on technical queries relating to Civil & Structural engineering and raise appropriate EQ’s / deviations
  • Deliverables and Other Activities

ENGINEERING DELIVERABLES/ACTIVITIES

  • C&S Design Basis/ Design Criteria
  • Foundation layouts (for Structures, Equipment, conveyor gallery etc.)
  • Dynamic Equipment foundations
  • Pilling Plan drawings
  • Foundation details and reinforcement drawings
  • Concrete design calculation
  • Anchor bolts detail drawings
  • Structural general arrangement drawings
  • Structural framing plan and elevation drawings
  • Structural detail drawings for Equipment supports, Piperacks, Transfer towers, conveyor gallery etc.
  • Miscellaneous supports and platform drawings.
  • Structural design Calculations
  • C&S material take-off
  • FEED Reports
  • 3D Model review

24.Take ownership for Risk Identification, Assessment, Mitigation, Monitoring and Close Out for your respective discipline.

25.Promote a culture of safety within the engineering team and across the project site.

  • Ensure all Civil and Structural activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Ensure all lessons learnt are captured and shared

Software

Shall be familiar with industry software, such as STAAD Pro Connect Edition, Mat 3D, Foundation 3D, 3D Model Review Tools (SPR & Navis Works), MS Office Suite, etc.

Education

B.E. / B.Tech.(Civil) from reputed institution. Preferred candidate having Professional Engineer Certification or Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering

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