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Leadership Built on Engineering Experience and Client Accountability

Meet the leadership team guiding Structural Drafting Group across structural engineering, steel detailing, mechanical and piping services, project delivery, business development and international client coordination.

4Published Leadership ProfilesFour co-founders and functional leaders presented
ENGEngineering DirectionStructural, steel, mechanical, piping and control expertise
OPSProject LeadershipPlanning, coordination, checking and delivery oversight
BDClient & Business LeadershipInternational relationships, sales and service alignment
Structural engineering and steel detailing project environment led by the Structural Drafting Group leadership team
Leadership-to-Delivery Framework Connect Client Requirements with Engineering Planning, Execution and Quality Review
01Client & Commercial Alignment
02Engineering Strategy & Planning
03Discipline Execution & Coordination
04Quality Review & Delivery
TECHNICAL LEADERSHIPEngineering methods, project requirements and discipline coordination guided by experienced professionals CLIENT ACCOUNTABILITYScope, communication, resources, schedules and service expectations managed across the delivery cycle
Leadership at Structural Drafting Group

Technical Knowledge and Commercial Responsibility Working Together

Structural Drafting Group’s published leadership profiles bring together experience in process control, automation, structural engineering, steel fabrication and detailing, mechanical and piping design, engineering project management, training and international business development.

This combination supports a leadership model in which client requirements are translated into defined scopes, engineering resources, coordinated production plans and controlled project deliverables.

Strong engineering leadership is not limited to technical knowledge. It also requires clear responsibility, realistic planning, disciplined checking, responsive communication and the ability to align specialists around a common project objective.
Technical direction Project planning Resource coordination Quality oversight Client relationships Team development
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Published Leadership Profiles

Meet the Leaders Guiding Engineering, Projects and Client Development

The following profiles retain the roles, experience and technical areas currently presented on the existing leadership page, with grammar and structure improved for clarity.

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Leadership Profile 01

Er. Kandarp Naidu

Co-Founder
35+ years of published project experience

The current profile describes Er. Kandarp Naidu as a results-oriented Ph.D. structural engineer with extensive experience in process control and automation projects across process industries, including work associated with the USA, UK and Middle East.

His published background includes leadership on process-control assignments, grass-roots projects and hot cut-over projects, supported by multidisciplinary knowledge across mechanical, structural, piping, plant and detailed engineering.

Process Control Automation Mechanical Engineering Piping Engineering Plant Design Structural Drafting Finite Element Analysis
Published software exposure: Tekla, SDS/2, Revit, PDMS, PDS and SolidWorks.
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Leadership Profile 02

Er. Surendra Subramaniam

Co-Founder & Engineering Head
40 years of published steel-industry experience

The current profile presents Er. Surendra Subramaniam as an engineering leader with experience across oil and energy, civil and steel structures, engineering and EPC projects, supported by a structural-engineering background associated with IIT Madras.

His published career spans shop fabrication, steel detailing, model-based detailing, technical instruction, software implementation, client services and engineering leadership. The profile highlights practical experience with SDS/2, Tekla, Revit and structural-design tools.

Structural Engineering Steel Fabrication Steel Detailing EPC Projects Technical Training Software Implementation Client Services
Published software exposure: SDS/2, Trimble Tekla, Revit, STAAD.Pro, STRAP, STRUDS, PROKON, AutoCAD, Excel and C++.
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Leadership Profile 03

Dwijen Joshi

Co-Founder & Business Development Head
Business development and client-relationship leadership

Dwijen Joshi’s published profile focuses on representing Structural Drafting Group at national and international industry events and maintaining strong technical knowledge across the company’s structural, mechanical, BIM and MEP service portfolio.

His responsibilities include supporting sales and engineering training, coordinating sales meetings, allocating inbound opportunities, working with marketing teams, preparing reports and maintaining customer relationships.

The profile also describes involvement in project work plans, resource identification, responsibility allocation, changing project needs and the day-to-day operational aspects of project scope.

Business Development Client Relationships International Events Sales Training Lead Allocation Project Planning Resource Coordination
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Leadership Profile 04

Vasudevan

Co-Founder & Engineering Project Head
20+ years total and 15+ years detailed structural engineering

Vasudevan’s published profile describes extensive civil and structural-engineering experience, including detailed structural engineering for industrial and commercial steel-structure EPC projects.

The profile covers 3D modeling, connection preparation, checking of general-arrangement and fabrication or shop drawings, project reports and multidisciplinary engineering work associated with large steel and process-industry structures.

Published project exposure includes pre-engineered buildings, power plants, airports, commercial buildings, factories, oil-and-gas pipe racks, heaters, vessel platforms and large storage tanks.

Steel Detailing Structural Steel Drawings Fabrication Drawings 3D Modeling Connection Review Industrial EPC Project Checking
Published software exposure: AutoCAD, Revit, STAAD.Pro, SDS/2, PDS, PDMS, Bentley AutoPLANT, AutoCAD Plant 3D, SolidWorks, CADWorx, MicroStation, Pro/ENGINEER, Inventor and related piping tools.
Leadership Operating Model

Different Leadership Functions Connected Through One Project-Delivery System

Engineering, project and commercial responsibilities are most effective when scope decisions, resources, technical standards and client communication remain connected.

Client requirement review Technical scope definition Resource and schedule planning Discipline coordination Quality and checking oversight Progress communication Change management Controlled project delivery
01
Commercial and Client Alignment

Understand the client’s project, service requirements, priorities, schedule and communication expectations.

02
Engineering Planning

Define disciplines, source information, technical responsibility, software environment and required deliverables.

03
Resource and Project Control

Assign suitable teams, establish milestones, coordinate dependencies and manage changing project needs.

04
Technical Execution and Checking

Guide modeling, detailing, drafting, coordination, review and response to project comments.

05
Delivery and Relationship Management

Issue agreed deliverables, address feedback and maintain accountability through the project lifecycle.

Leadership Responsibilities

Four Functional Areas Supporting Sustainable Engineering Delivery

Each leadership function contributes a different perspective while remaining accountable to the same project objectives.

01

Technical Direction

Guide engineering methods, technical resources, discipline interfaces, software use and the interpretation of approved project requirements.

02

Project Execution

Translate scope into work plans, assign responsibilities, coordinate teams and manage technical production through defined milestones.

03

Client Development

Build relationships, understand business needs, communicate service capabilities and align commercial discussions with technical reality.

04

People and Capability

Support technical and commercial training, knowledge sharing, leadership development and the consistent application of company standards.

Combined Leadership Expertise

A Leadership Team Spanning Engineering, Detailing and Business Operations

The published profiles collectively cover the principal technical and commercial areas required for multidisciplinary engineering-service delivery.

STRUCTURES

Structural and Steel Engineering

Leadership knowledge across structural analysis, steel structures, fabrication and model-based detailing.

  • Structural steel detailing and drawings
  • Fabrication and shop documentation
  • Connection preparation and review
  • General-arrangement drawings
PROCESS

Mechanical, Piping and Process

Published experience across mechanical systems, piping, plant design and process-control environments.

  • Mechanical drafting and design
  • Piping engineering and drafting
  • Plant and tank design
  • Process control and automation
DELIVERY

Projects and Client Operations

Commercial and operational leadership connecting clients, engineering teams and project objectives.

  • Client relationship management
  • Project work planning
  • Resource and responsibility allocation
  • Training and business development
Published Project Exposure

Leadership Experience Across Complex Industrial and Building Sectors

The current profiles describe experience across a broad range of structural, process, energy and commercial project environments.

Process industries Oil and energy projects Power plants Airports Commercial buildings Factories Pipe racks and platforms Pre-engineered buildings Storage tanks and vessels Industrial steel structures
Leadership Principles

Engineering Leadership Measured Through Delivery Discipline

Credible leadership is demonstrated through decisions, project controls, technical review and consistent client communication.

01
Technical Integrity

Base project decisions on approved information, qualified review and clearly defined responsibilities.

02
Accountable Planning

Set realistic milestones, assign clear ownership and address missing information before it affects delivery.

03
Collaborative Execution

Connect engineering disciplines, software workflows, project teams and clients through structured communication.

04
Continuous Capability Development

Support training, technical knowledge, process improvement and responsible use of engineering software.

Clearer Project DirectionTeams understand the scope, priorities, responsibilities and expected deliverables.
Better Technical CoordinationEngineering disciplines and documentation workflows remain connected throughout delivery.
Stronger Client CommunicationCommercial discussions and project updates remain aligned with technical realities.
Controlled QualityChecking, review, comments and approved changes are managed through defined processes.
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These contextual links connect the leadership page with the wider company and service structure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Leadership Page FAQs

Common questions about the company’s published leadership structure and project responsibilities.

Who leads Structural Drafting Group?
The current published leadership page presents four leaders: Er. Kandarp Naidu, Er. Surendra Subramaniam, Dwijen Joshi and Vasudevan. Their roles span co-founding, engineering, project delivery and business development.
Which technical disciplines are represented in the leadership team?
The published profiles cover structural engineering, steel detailing, fabrication, mechanical engineering, piping, plant design, process control, automation, BIM-related tools, project management and client development.
Who oversees engineering leadership?
Er. Surendra Subramaniam is presented as Co-Founder and Engineering Head. Vasudevan is presented as Co-Founder and Engineering Project Head, with extensive structural-engineering and steel-detailing experience.
Who leads business development?
Dwijen Joshi is presented as Co-Founder and Business Development Head, with responsibilities covering client relationships, international representation, sales training, lead allocation and project-work planning.
Does the leadership team have international experience?
The current profiles describe international project and client exposure, including experience associated with the USA, UK and Middle East, along with representation at national and international industry events.
Which software platforms appear in the published profiles?
The current profiles mention tools including Tekla, SDS/2, Revit, AutoCAD, STAAD.Pro, PDMS, PDS, SolidWorks, CADWorx, AutoPLANT, MicroStation and other structural, mechanical and piping applications.
How does leadership support project delivery?
Leadership connects client requirements with technical scope, resources, engineering teams, software workflows, checking, schedule control, communication and final deliverables.
How can a client discuss a project with the company?
Clients can use the Contact page to share project drawings, required services, location, software environment, expected outputs, approximate volume and delivery schedule.

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