Design Engineer-EIT

Nucor • Terrell, TX

84d • Hybrid

About The Position

Assist in the Nucor Building Group sales and profit effort by providing safe and efficient designs for low-rise steel building systems, which include but not limited to structures such as airplane hangars, churches, gymnasiums, strip retail centers, and manufacturing/industrial buildings. Effective application of custom and industry software for design of standard and non-standard structural framing conditions. Provide creative, economical solutions for challenging framing conditions by utilizing knowledge of Nucor Building Group products and manufacturing limitations. Actively manage projects through effective communication 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 Group as an engineering resource in project meetings with customers, typically for reviewing design results or to present value engineering ideas. Embrace the Nucor mission: Grow the Core, Expand Beyond, Live our Culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering/Architectural Engineering from an ABET Accredited school.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam prior to hire date.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication in English.

Nice To Haves

• An educational focus on structural engineering.
• Basic knowledge of building construction.
• Understanding of current building codes and standard industry practices.
• Experience in the field of pre-engineered metal building systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient designs for low-rise steel building systems.
• Apply custom and industry software for design of structural framing conditions.
• Offer creative and economical solutions for challenging framing conditions.
• Manage projects through effective communication with customers and teammates.
• Enhance current design software and assist in developing new design tools.
• Perform quote engineering functions including preliminary design and qualification of proposals.
• Represent Nucor Building Group in project meetings with customers.

Benefits

• Work/life balance.
• Performance-based compensation.
• Profit sharing.
• No-layoff practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree