Design Engineer I, Civil/Structural (Entry-Level)

MiTek • Chesterfield, MO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves designing truss components and truss repairs for MiTek customers, creatively solving engineering issues. MiTek is a platform innovator transforming the building industry with better building solutions, having invented the Gang-Nail plate in 1955. Today, MiTek provides software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions to improve efficiencies in the building industry. The company has nearly 5,600 team members worldwide and is a Berkshire Hathaway company since 2001. MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace and an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related engineering field required
• 0-1 years of related experience
• 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

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: 501-1,000 employees