Sr. Engineer – Civil & Structural (India)
Status: T3 (India-specific compensation band)
Department: Engineering – Structural
Position Summary
The Senior Structural Engineer leads structural analysis and designs and strength calculations activities for modular structures like skids, arrays, containers along with pipe racks, pipe supports, platforms etc. Shall be performing in place, lifting and transport analysis of the skids. Provides technical guidance to juniors, and ensures consistency, constructability, and quality across projects. Also responsible for independently checking 3D models and 2D drawings for structural steel and foundations. Supports lead engineers on complex projects and act as Lead on small to mid-size projects.
This role requires close collaboration with structural designers, multi-disciplinary teams, and inter-departmental stakeholders to ensure high-quality designs. The Sr. Engineer works directly with lead engineers and is expected to be self-driven, quality-focused, and adaptable in a fast-paced product engineering environment.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform structural analysis of modular skids and structures involved in Hydrogen, Energy transitions, energy projects/products across the globe.
- Ensure compliance with codes, standards including AISC, Eurocode, IS, ASCE, PIP and other international standards & client specifications
- Perform lifting, in place and transport analysis of the structures
- Develop foundation loading tables for all basic loads including wind and seismic loads as per American, European and Indian standards.
- Mentor and guide junior level engineers and designers
- Coordinate with engineers on design intent and constructability
- Support project planning, workload distribution, and delivery commitments
- Review 3D models and 2D drawings for all the structures involved in the project/product including GA, Fab drawings, Foundation loading, lifting GA etc.
- Prepare the Bill of materials for structural steel.
- Execute all activities in compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and work instructions
- Perform self-checks on all deliverables prior to submission
- Actively contributes to lessons learned and continuous improvement
- Complete and maintain checklists, check prints, and quality records
- Effectively Coordinate with Project Engineers & other engg departments to resolve design clarifications like design & 3D model reviews.
- Participate in project close-out and lessons-learned meetings
- Ensures safety principle followed in the design
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering required with 6 to 9 years of relevant experience
Required Skills & Competencies
- Advanced proficiency in analysis & Design tool – STAAD pro, Idea statica, Mathcad, MS office
- Strong proficiency in excel programs
- Strong understanding of structural engineering concepts for steel, foundations, and modular systems
- Ability to lead small teams and manage priorities
- Strong proficiency in handling Navisworks
- Strong understanding of AISC, ASSCE, EU, IS, PIP codes and standards
- Ability to read/comment and interpret engineering drawings, plant layouts, and equipment layouts
- Ability to work across the engineering organization/functions with minimal direction. Exposure to international projects are preferred.
- Ability to troubleshoot design failures and identify solutions to eliminate the problem and improve the product
- Participates in design reviews and clash resolution sessions along with Model coordination, Clash detection / resolution, Interface with piping, Mechanical & E&I
- Strong coordination and communication skills (written & verbal)
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Hands-on problem-solving mindset
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and schedules
- Willingness to travel occasionally to support fabrication, construction, or prototype builds
- Self-motivated and ability to multi-task
- Ability to manage projects and follow-through on assigned tasks
- Ability to represent Plug Power in a professional manner in all interactions; support the philosophy of the organization to provide high-performance technology to maximize customer satisfaction
