Design Engineer I - Structural

Responsibilities

Walter P Moore began its India operations in 2011 in Pune, Maharashtra, and has been thriving ever since. Our team, comprising over 160 dedicated professionals, works on global projects as well as opportunities based in India. Ahmedabad is our third office in India, following successful expansions in Pune and Bengaluru.

Walter P Moore is looking for highly motivated Structural Engineering professional from top engineering institutions across the world to kickstart and develop their careers with our esteemed firm.

As a Design Engineer I, you will be an integral part of project design teams, working on a diverse range of projects, including commercial, sports, healthcare, education, and public assembly buildings. You will also benefit from our comprehensive in-house staff development program, designed to enhance your professional growth.

We seek candidates with a strong technical foundation, a passion for tackling the challenges of assessing existing buildings and infrastructure, for seismic risks, designing retrofits, providing exceptional client service, and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Structural engineering is required.
• PhD in Structural Engineering with a specialization in Seismic Engineering and Structural Evaluation & Retrofit would be a plus.
• A strong academic background and keen interest in Seismic Engineering, Structural Dynamics, and Finite Element Analysis are considered significant advantages.

An ideal candidate for this position will be someone with:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in discipline-specific engineering techniques and design calculation principles.
• Knowledgeable about applicable standards and codes, with a preference for candidates familiar with American standards.
• Hands-on experience with CSI software such as ETABS, SAFE, and SAP2000.
• Experience in Earthquake Engineering, Seismic Evaluations, and Retrofitting is an advantage.
• Experience in Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel design is required.
• Experience in Wood design is an advantage.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience or a strong academic background in using ASCE 41.
• Experience with Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a plus.
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to prepare or assist in the preparation of design submittals, structural calculations, and reports.
• Proficient in using MS Office.
• Candidates must be proactive, possess strong organizational skills, have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be an effective team player.

Overview

Walter P Moore is an international company of engineers, architects, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world’s most complex structural and infrastructure challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, traffic, parking, transportation, enclosure, WPM technology and construction engineering services, we design solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape communities worldwide. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, our 1000+ professionals work across 26 U.S. offices and 7 international locations.