Structural Design Engineer
AECOM · Chennai, India (On-site)
- Company
- AECOM
- Location
- Chennai, India (On-site)
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Listed on FindJobsIndia
- 2026-11-13
AECOM operates an on-site structural design engineer opening in Chennai, India. Candidates bringing expertise in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, and BIM will find their background directly applicable to the core technical requirements outlined for this position.
Responsibilities
AECOM outlines several core engineering duties for this position:
- Plan, engineer, and detail connection components like corbels, dowels, wet and dry joints, bearing elements, and embeds, keeping constructability, erection sequences, and fabrication tolerances top of mind
- Verify and sign off on precast shop drawings, calculations, and bar bending schedules whether drafted by internal personnel or external manufacturing partners
- Partner alongside architecture, MEP, geotechnical, and construction disciplines to coordinate building interfaces, penetrations, and service integration
- Draft calculation packages, design basis reports, technical specifications, and drawings aligned with Indian Standards and project specifications
- Address technical queries, site RFIs, and fabrication or erection non-conformances as they arise
- Guide, review, and mentor junior engineering team members to uphold accuracy, quality standards, and schedule adherence
- Assist with proposals, fee calculations, and client or regulatory presentations when called upon
Requirements
- Experience: Demonstrated experience with Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering
- Skills: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, BIM, Revit, Structural Design
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Its business is centered on the construction industry. Headquartered in Los Angeles, AECOM has had a presence here since 1990.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Experience: Demonstrated experience with Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering
- Technical Skills:
- Civil Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- BIM
- Revit
- Structural Design
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INTERVIEW PREPARATION
Expect the interview to go past the skill list below — have one real example ready for each:
- Structural Design: “What's a mistake you've made with Structural Design that changed how you approach it now? Be specific about your own part.”
- Civil Engineering: “What's a question about Civil Engineering that would separate someone who's used it from someone who's just read about it? Pick the example you know best.”
- Structural Engineering: “Tell me about a time work involving Structural Engineering didn't go the way you expected. One concrete example is enough.”
Without formal tenure floors specified on the announcement, evaluation panels typically gauge candidate seniority through detailed discussion of past project examples.
For a feel of the questions, these sites carry candidates' own interview notes — the employer does not operate any of them:
- [Top 25 Structural Engineer Interview Questions And Answers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG8JeIHtoyk) — via YouTube
SALARY & BENEFITS
Compensation: not disclosed by the employer. Market estimate: ₹3.9L - ₹8.4L per year (via PayScale) — a published average for the role, not an offer. The number aggregates employers nationally; what AECOM pays for this role in this location may sit well above or below it.
The advert leaves perks out — raise it with the recruiter if it matters to you.
- Working hours: 40 per week
- Visa sponsorship: Not included for this opening
EMPLOYER REVIEWS
AECOM holds a 4.5 star rating on Google across 158 public reviews. That score is collected by Google from customers and staff, not verified by this site and not submitted by the employer, and it reflects the company overall rather than this specific role. No individual review text is published here.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for the Structural Design Engineer role at AECOM?
The posting doesn't state a salary; for reference, PayScale reports an average of ₹3.9L - ₹8.4L per year for similar roles in India.
Do I need to relocate for this role at AECOM?
It's based in Chennai, India, and the position is on-site.
What experience level is AECOM looking for in this Structural Design Engineer hire?
The listing sets out experience with Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering, as AECOM states it.
What's the deadline to apply for this job at AECOM?
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