Principal Engineer - Structures

Job Description

WSP is seeking a Principal Engineer – Structures to play a key role in delivering complex multi-disciplinary project delivery, from concept stage through to detailed design. The role is responsible for owning and delivering significant structural design scopes, guiding engineering teams, and ensuring robust, coordinated, and high-quality design solutions. The Principal Engineer will lead on technical decision-making, manage interfaces across disciplines, and support the successful delivery of projects to programme, budget, and quality requirements.

This position demands strong engineering judgement, the ability to manage complexity, and a commitment to excellence in design and delivery.

Responsibilities

Project and Technical Delivery

• Lead the production and coordination of structural designs across all design stages
• Take ownership of key packages within large multidisciplinary projects
• Manage interfaces with architects, MEP, geotechnical, and other disciplines
• Ensure delivery to programme, budget, and quality requirements
• Provide technical input for complex design challenges and develop fit-for-purpose solutions
• Lead and/or undertake design reviews and technical governance processes (peer reviews, QMS)
• Lead development of high-quality design outputs (reports, drawings, specifications)
• Act as a key coordination point for discipline interfaces within projects
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, codes, and safety in design requirements
• Provide guidance and technical oversight to Engineers and Senior Engineers
• Maintain strong understanding of metro structures design (subsurface and above ground)
• Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate technical and programme risks within assigned scope
• Support continuous improvement in design processes, coordination practices, and digital delivery approaches
  
  
  

People and Team Management

• Support development of junior engineers through mentoring and technical reviews
• Contribute to team capability building and knowledge sharing
• Assist in resource planning and coordination with GCC teams
• Contribute to the recruitment and selection process as required
• Provide structured technical feedback and input to performance and development discussions.
  
  
  

Key Competencies / Skills

• Strong experience working on metro schemes and station design, ideally including sub-surface metros
• Proven track record in delivering structural designs across full life cycle, ensuring quality, accuracy, and coordination with wider project requirements.
• Solid structural engineering fundamentals and problem-solving ability, with sound engineering judgement to resolve complex design challenges
• Ability to take ownership of design scope, managing programme, quality, and technical delivery requirements
• Effective leadership and mentoring capability, including reviewing outputs and supporting team development.
• Strong communication skills to engage with teams, stakeholders, and clients, and present technical solutions clearly
• Preferred Chartered status with a relevant globally recognised professional institution
  
  
  

Technical Experience (e.g. Areas, Software)

• Extensive international experience in structural design, analysis, and coordination
• Technical Focus on the delivery of the technical design reports, drawings and specifications to the required regulations and quality standards
• Strong knowledge of design codes (Eurocodes / relevant standards)
• Good knowledge of H&S legislation, Safe by Design principles and Railway safety
• A strong fundamental understanding of all aspects of Metro Structures (subsurface and above ground concrete analysis and design, reinforcement design, material specification, etc)
• Experience in multidisciplinary design coordination
• Experienced in discipline and industry specific software
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Technology.
  
  
  

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.
  
  
  

About Us

WSP is one of the worlds leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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We are

• Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
• A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
• A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.
  
  
  

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

Working with Us

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Our Hybrid Working Module

With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

• Maximize collaboration.
• Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
• Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.
  
  
  

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our “Making Health and Safety Personal” initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

Inclusivity and Diversity

WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

With us, you can.

Apply today.

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