DESIGN ENGINEER (STRUCTURAL)

BASIC FUNCTIONS: 

• Assist in the Nucor Building Systems sales and profit effort by providing safe and efficient designs for low-rise steel building systems, which include structures such as airplane hangars, churches, gymnasiums, strip retail centers, and manufacturing/industrial buildings.
• Effective application of custom-developed software for design of standard and non-standard structural framing conditions and details.
• Provide creative, economical solutions for challenging framing conditions by utilizing knowledge of Nucor Building Systems products and manufacturing limitations.
• Actively manage projects through effective communication and documentation with customers and teammates in other departments.
• Assist in enhancement of current design software by providing suggestions and/or verification of engineering calculations.  Involvement with development of new design tools that aid productivity and accuracy may occasionally be required.
• Perform quote engineering functions as needed including preliminary design of structural framing, clarification of scope of work, and qualification of proposals.
• Represent Nucor Building Systems as an engineering resource in project meetings with customers, typically for review of design results or to present value-engineering ideas.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Strong knowledge of metal building systems design.
• Strong knowledge of codes and standards (IBC, AISC, AISI, ASCE 7).
• Professional Engineer registration is not required, but will be expected over time.
• Individual must display a strong aptitude for managing multiple tasks and assignments.
• Effective communication skills for internal and external interaction are essential. 
• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (with a focus in structural engineering) from an ABET-accredited institution

   

PREFERENCES

• A strong background in Engineering in the Pre-Engineered Metal Building Industry is preferred.
• Professional Engineer registration in either the United States or Canada.
• Proficiency with some type of metal building design software package.