Structural Steel Connection Design Engineer

About the role

The Structural Steel Connection Design Engineer will develop and verify steel connection designs that support project delivery within the Detailing & Engineering Operations department. You will work closely with project managers, modelers, detailers and other engineers to ensure designs meet codes, standards and constructability requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and verify steel connection designs in line with project specifications and applicable codes.
• Prepare and review connection calculations and design reports for a wide range of structural steel connections.
• Interpret structural drawings, specifications and engineering instructions to determine appropriate connection solutions.
• Coordinate with modelers and detailers to communicate design intent and resolve technical issues.
• Review shop drawings and connection details to ensure compliance with engineering principles and project standards.
• Support project managers and engineers with technical analysis, problem‑solving and constructability reviews.
• Maintain accurate records of calculations, correspondence and design revisions.
• Participate in internal reviews of calculations and submittals to uphold quality objectives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimise design workflows and integrate engineering software with detailing operations.
• Contribute to the development of engineering standards, templates and best practices for connection design.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a closely related field.
• 3‑5 years of experience in structural steel connection design, preferably within the steel detailing or construction industry.
• Proven record of designing steel structures with demonstrable project experience.
• Proficiency with RISA, SCIA, IdeaStatica and SDS2 or Tekla for connection analysis and design.
• Working knowledge of relevant specifications, codes and standards for structural steel.

Required skills

• RISA
• SCIA
• IdeaStatica
• SDS2
• Tekla