Design Engineer IV

MiTek • Chesterfield, MO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The role of Design Engineer IV plays a crucial role in sealing design of truss components and truss repairs for MiTek customers and creatively solving engineering issues our customers have. This position requires an active license in good standing with multiple state licensing boards to ensure our products are in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. The expertise required is instrumental in delivering high quality engineering and contributing to the success of our customers. As Design Engineer IV, this role comes with the highest level of responsibility and industry specific knowledge. This position reports to the Sr. Engineering Manager located in the office where the engineer is assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Engineering required, Civil or Structural Engineering major preferred
• Masters in Engineering preferred
• 8+ years of industry and/or related design experience required with SE, or 10+ years of industry and/or related experience required with PE
• Structural Engineering License or the ability to obtain within 3 months of hiring date required
• For Licensed Professional Engineer: Must be in good standing with any State Board with the ability to obtain additional state licenses as needed within 1 year of hiring date required
• Ability to perform mathematical skills such as calculating proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume and able to apply concepts of basic geometry
• Ability to read and understand prints and schematics
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
• 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
• 5% domestic travel as necessary

Nice To Haves

• Masters in Engineering preferred

Responsibilities

• 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
• Make corrections and prepare design drawings or repairs to be presented to another Professional Engineers (PEs) for review and certification
• Review work done by MiTek Engineers In Training (EIT) for accuracy and seals their work
• Mentor EITs and PEs
• Work cross functionally as needed to assist with complex problems working with different building materials
• Work with other PEs and Engineering Manager to determine engineering policies using strong understanding of codes and standards
• Discuss design modifications and reviews appropriate design methodologies with customers
• Assist customers in troubleshooting issues and design problems
• Discuss projects with Supervisor or Engineers for compliance with company policies and procedures

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: Mid Level