Civil/Structural Design Engineer I

MiTek • Chesterfield, MO

2d

About The Position

Designs truss components and truss repairs for MiTek customers and creatively solve engineering issues our customers have.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering required
• 0-1 year of related experience required
• Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis
• Ability to perform technical skills including algebra, trigonometry geometry and basic calculus physics, statistics and strength of materials, structural analysis
• Ability to read and understand prints and schematics
• Able to use Microsoft Office Applications
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) - Any State Board preferred
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others
• Must have solid engineering/technical skills, including attention to detail
• Must have an outstanding safety record and follow all safety policies and procedures
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Apply feedback to improve performance.
• Look for ways to improve and promote quality
• Meet productivity standards without diminishing quality of work.
• Strive to increase productivity.
• Work at keeping waste down.
• Complete work in a timely manner
• Take responsibility for own action.
• Follow instructions, responds to management directions
• Readily volunteers.
• Undertake self-development activities.
• Seek increased responsibilities.
• Take independent action.
• Ask for and offer assistance whenever needed
• Ability to interact professionally with others; including co-workers, vendors and customers
• 5% domestic travel as necessary

Nice To Haves

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) - Any State Board preferred

Responsibilities

• Creatively design field repairs for truss components in accordance with acceptable engineering principles and judgment.
• Design truss components based on specified parameters from customers and use their knowledge of engineering and the building codes along with collaboration with other engineers in the office to ensure their designs protect the health safety and welfare of the public.
• Discusses design modifications and reviews appropriate design methodologies with customers.
• Assist, train and counsel customers in troubleshooting issues and design problems.
• Review results of the truss design software for accuracy and collaborate with other engineers and with the software development team to determine how the software should function.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects and building officials on customer component design projects.

Benefits

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
• Performance/Incentive bonuses
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees