Senior Structural Design Engineer

Vulcan Materials Company • Birmingham, AL

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Vulcan Materials, the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer to join our team in Birmingham, Alabama. With 12,000 employees nationwide, Vulcan Materials Company transforms aggregate into specialty products essential to our everyday lives. As a Senior Structural Design Engineer, you will play a key role in driving capital projects that support our division’s engineering strategy. You will be responsible for end-to-end project management — from concept and design through cost control, construction, and successful commissioning.

Requirements

• BS degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering. Other Engineering degrees considered with substantial civil/mechanical/project experience.
• 7+ years of design experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Strong familiarity with project management and engineering software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience using drafting software to produce detailed plans, models, and blueprints for Industrial Projects. (i.e. AutoCad, Inventor, SolidWorks, etc.)
• Experience supporting projects from concept to completion.
• Advanced computer skills, including spreadsheets and the Microsoft Office Suite, are required.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and must be extremely resourceful. Communicates clearly and listens carefully in an open, candid, and consistent manner.
• Acts with unyielding integrity and honesty in business transactions, promoting company policies and holding self and other employees accountable. Honors your commitments to yourself and others.
• Taking full ownership to address and correct issues within the assigned project.

Nice To Haves

• PE license is preferred. Candidates pursuing a PE license will be strongly considered.
• Knowledge of concrete and steel design, building codes, and construction practices is desired

Responsibilities

• Manage Design. Creating 3D models and 2D blueprints using CAD or BIM software (like AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks, etc.), detailing joints and connections, and determining the exact size of beams, columns, and foundations
• Inspect. Provides field supervision/inspection services on construction projects. Performs post-project review to ensure key objectives, cost/performance improvements, and rate of return are achieved
• Prepare Bid Packages. Prepares bid packages for construction and manages construction contracts
• Provide Updates. Provide project updates on a regular frequency to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
• Represent the Company. Represents the company to industry associations, government officials, and public agencies
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision programs
• Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match and contribution.
• Development programs

What This Job Offers

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