About the role
About Zeeco
Zeeco is a global leader in advanced combustion and environmental solutions, serving the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refining, LNG, Power, Chemical, and Industrial sectors. With engineering and manufacturing facilities across the world, Zeeco specializes in the design and supply of process burners, fired heaters, flares, vapor recovery systems, thermal oxidizers, incinerators, and combustion equipment that help customers improve operational efficiency while meeting stringent environmental and emissions standards.
At Zeeco, you'll have the opportunity to work on complex international EPC projects, collaborate with global engineering teams, and contribute to innovative technologies that support cleaner, safer, and more efficient industrial operations.
Role Summary
We are seeking a Structural Design Engineer with 4–5 years of experience in the design and analysis of structural steel systems for Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, Power, Boiler, and Heavy Engineering projects. The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of international structural design codes, industrial steel structures, and structural analysis software. Experience in designing support structures for fired heaters, thermal oxidizers, incinerators, boilers, pipe racks, process equipment, and modular skids will be highly preferred.
The candidate should have a sound understanding of structural engineering principles, international design codes, and multidisciplinary coordination with Civil, Mechanical, Process, Piping, Electrical, and Instrumentation teams. Exposure to civil works estimation and BOQ preparation will be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform structural analysis and design of structural steel systems for Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, Power, Heavy Engineering, and Industrial Combustion projects.
- Design industrial steel structures including:
- Fired Heater Structures
- Thermal Oxidizer & Incinerator Structures
- Boiler Support Structures (Radiant, Auxiliary, HRSG, PH & FM Boilers)
- Pipe Racks
- Equipment Support Structures
- Platforms, Walkways & Access Structures
- Modular and Skid-Mounted Structures
- Develop structural analysis models using STAAD.Pro and optimize structural members for safety and cost efficiency.
- Prepare structural calculations, design reports, engineering documentation, and technical deliverables.
- Perform structural design of:
- Steel members
- Structural connections
- Base plates
- Anchor bolts
- Lifting lugs
- Equipment support systems
- Prepare foundation loading data for Civil/Foundation Engineering.
- Prepare and review structural GA drawings, fabrication drawings, erection drawings, and engineering deliverables.
- Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Project Engineering teams to ensure timely project execution.
- Review vendor drawings, equipment loading data, and client specifications to ensure structural adequacy and compliance.
- Provide technical support during fabrication, construction, site erection, and commissioning by resolving engineering queries.
- Optimize structural designs for safety, constructability, weight reduction, and cost efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with applicable international design standards, client specifications, and project requirements.
- Support preparation of Material Take-Offs (MTOs), structural steel quantities, civil works estimates, and BOQs where required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Structural Engineering (Master's Degree preferred but not mandatory).
- Minimum 4–5 years of experience in structural engineering and structural steel design for Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, Power, Boiler, Industrial Combustion, or Heavy Engineering projects.
- Strong exposure to international structural design codes, including:
- AISC 360
- ASCE 7
- IS 800
- Eurocodes (preferred)
- Hands-on experience with structural analysis and design software, including:
- STAAD.Pro
- Tekla Structures (modeling/detailing knowledge preferred)
- AutoCAD
- IDEA StatiCa (preferred)
- Good understanding of structural steel materials, mechanical properties, and industrial applications.
- Strong knowledge of structural steel member selection, optimization, and connection design.
- Experience in designing support structures for fired heaters, thermal oxidizers, boilers, pressure vessels, process equipment, pipe racks, skids, and other industrial facilities.
- Familiarity with base plate design, anchor bolt design, lifting lug calculations, and foundation load preparation.
- Good understanding of fabrication, welding, bolted connections, and structural detailing practices.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, vendor documents, and design calculations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, LNG, Power Plants, Industrial Combustion Systems, Boiler Manufacturing, or Heavy Engineering EPC projects.
- Experience working on projects involving fired heaters, thermal oxidizers, flares, incinerators, process heaters, vapor recovery units (VRUs), or similar process equipment will be an added advantage.
- Experience working on industrial projects involving ADNOC, ONGC, IOCL, BPCL, HPCL, Reliance, EIL, Tecnimont, Technip Energies, Worley, Petrofac, McDermott, L&T Energy, or similar organizations will be preferred.
- Knowledge of fabrication, modularization, and site erection practices.
- Exposure to civil works estimation, Material Take-Offs (MTOs), and BOQ (Bill of Quantities) preparation.
- Familiarity with BIM workflows and multidisciplinary engineering coordination.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple engineering assignments within project schedules.
- Experience preparing engineering calculation reports, client submissions, and technical documentation for international EPC projects.
Key Competencies
- Structural Steel Design
- STAAD.Pro
- AISC 360 / ASCE 7 / IS 800
- Structural Analysis
- Connection Design
- Base Plate & Anchor Bolt Design
- Foundation Load Calculations
- Pipe Rack & Equipment Support Design
- Fired Heater Structures
- Thermal Oxidizer & Incinerator Structures
- Boiler Support Structures
- Industrial Steel Structures
- AutoCAD
- Tekla Structures
- EPC Project Engineering
- Fabrication & Erection Support
- BOQ & MTO Preparation
- Multidisciplinary Engineering Coordination