Steel Structure Design Engineer & Estimator – Job Description

Job Title: Steel Structure Design Engineer & Estimator

Location: [Location]

Experience: 3–10 Years (or as required)

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Steel Structure Design Engineer & Estimator to design structural steel systems and prepare accurate cost estimates for industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects. The role involves structural analysis, connection design, material take-offs, estimation, tender preparation, and coordination with clients, consultants, and project teams to ensure cost-effective and compliant steel structure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering

Design steel structures in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
Perform structural analysis and calculations for buildings, warehouses, industrial sheds, platforms, pipe racks, towers, and other steel structures.
Prepare design reports, calculations, and technical documentation.
Develop structural framing layouts, fabrication drawings, and erection drawings.
Design steel connections including bolted and welded connections.
Review architectural and engineering drawings for design coordination.
Ensure designs comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with clients, consultants, architects, and project teams.

Estimation & Tendering

Review project specifications, drawings, and tender documents.
Prepare quantity take-offs and material take-offs (MTO).
Estimate costs for structural steel, fabrication, erection, painting, transportation, and subcontracted works.
Prepare detailed cost estimates, BOQs, and bid proposals.
Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
Participate in tender preparation and submission processes.
Analyze project risks and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Support contract negotiations and project budgeting.

Project Support

Provide technical support during fabrication and site erection.
Review shop drawings and fabrication details.
Assist project teams with design modifications and value engineering.
Monitor material consumption and project cost performance.
Prepare variation orders and additional work estimates.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
Experience in structural steel design and estimation.
Strong understanding of steel design codes and standards.
Ability to interpret structural and fabrication drawings.
Knowledge of fabrication and erection processes.
Proficiency in structural analysis and design software.
Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Software Skills

STAAD.Pro
ETABS
SAP2000
Tekla Structures
AutoCAD
Microsoft Excel
Primavera P6

Required Technical Skills

Structural steel design and analysis
Connection design (bolted and welded)
Material Take-Off (MTO) and BOQ preparation
Cost estimation and budgeting
Tender preparation and bid evaluation
Fabrication and erection methodologies
Knowledge of relevant design codes (IS, AISC, Eurocode, etc.)
Quantity surveying and cost control
Value engineering and optimization

Key Competencies

Attention to detail
Commercial awareness
Technical report writing
Communication and coordination skills
Time management
Problem-solving ability
Negotiation skills

Typical Deliverables

Structural Design Calculations
General Arrangement (GA) Drawings
Connection Design Reports
Shop and Fabrication Drawings
Material Take-Off (MTO)
Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
Cost Estimates
Tender/Bid Documents
Technical and Commercial Proposals
Variation and Change Order Estimates

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Accuracy of cost estimates
Timely completion of design deliverables
Tender success rate
Material optimization and cost savings
Compliance with design standards
Reduction in design revisions and rework
Project budget adherence

Steel Structure Design Engineer & Estimator jobs

Steel Structure Design Engineer & Estimator