Associate Design Engineer - Civil/Structural Engineering

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Jasper, TN

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Associate Engineer supports structural analysis and design of standard utility products for Valmont’s Utility Division. The role develops engineering designs for quotations, customer orders, and manufacturing, ensuring products meet customer specifications, safety standards, and cost objectives. Working with senior engineers, drafting, sales, and manufacturing teams, the Associate Engineer helps design structures for electrical power transmission and distribution systems and manages assigned project timelines and engineering deliverables.

The position performs structural analysis and design using finite element analysis (FEA) and other engineering software, applies engineering principles and industry codes, interprets customer specifications, and helps produce practical, manufacturable designs. It also provides engineering support to internal teams, contributes to pricing and quotation activities, and identifies opportunities to improve engineering processes. The position reports to the Site Engineering Supervisor/Manager and receives guidance and design review from senior engineers during training and development. It has limited direct customer interaction by phone, email, and occasional site visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or another related engineering field.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• Technical competence in structural engineering.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt and communicate professionally with a variety of people.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to solve complex problems with high attention to detail and work in a fast-paced environment subject to specific deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer-in-Training Certificate.
• CAD skills.
• Knowledge or understanding of computer programming.
• Ability to communicate and interact with coworkers positively and contribute to a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other engineering software.
• Apply engineering principles, standard procedures, and industry codes to complete design assignments.
• Interpret customer specifications and translate requirements into practical, manufacturable designs.
• Provide engineering support to drafting, sales, quoting, and project teams.
• Communicate technical information to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Assist with engineering-related pricing and quotation activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure designs can be produced efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and team effectiveness.
• Support drafters, project administrators, and other internal teams in reviewing and interpreting designs.
• Coordinate daily work with team members to meet project milestones and optimize workflow.

Benefits

• Healthcare, including medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, including maternity leave.
• Work Life Support.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Voluntary programs, including tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, and mortgage services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level