Structural Design Engineer

Speedrack Products Group, Ltd. • Walker, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Structural Design Engineer designs structures and provides bills of material for industrial steel storage rack projects. The role prepares or supervises preparation of installation and fabrication drawings, performs structural design and analysis of rack components, and supports projects from permitting and production through installation. The engineer works with distributors, installation crews, engineering and project management teams, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met and field issues are resolved. This position primarily operates in a professional office setting and may occasionally travel for business purposes, up to 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to use a personal computer to create forms and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of general office equipment, such as copier, fax, and calculator.
• Ability to work well with coworkers of different cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of design and analysis of steel structures.
• 2D AutoCAD capabilities.
• Ability to proactively manage change.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to handle multiple difficult tasks with supervision.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Regular attendance at the worksite for scheduled shifts, including mandatory overtime.

Responsibilities

• Actively support facility Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Design and analyze beams, columns, and other rack components.
• Calculate design loads in accordance with applicable building codes.
• Prepare calculation packages and drawing sets for permitting.
• Interact with distributors to ensure project requirements are satisfied.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of approval, permit, fabrication, and installation drawings.
• Review final fabrication and installation drawings.
• Prepare and release bills of material for production.
• Review and specify outsourced materials.
• Provide work-hour estimates for completion of current tasks.
• Coordinate with installation crews to resolve field issues.
• Communicate work status and information needs with engineering and project management teams.
• Identify scope changes and provide documentation for change orders.
• Organize project engineering documents.
• Verify and perform calculations on rack components for quotation and sales support.
• Maintain general housekeeping and an orderly work area.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance at the worksite for scheduled shifts, including mandatory overtime.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, rules, and standards.
• Maintain professional, cooperative, respectful, and ethical conduct when interacting with coworkers, customers, vendors, and the public.
• Meet established productivity, quality, accuracy, and performance standards while completing assigned work in a timely manner.
• Support the company mission, vision, and values.
• Perform other duties, procedures, and instructions as required by the job function or assigned to meet organizational needs.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Educational assistance
• Identity theft protection
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Pet insurance
• AFLAC plans
• Up to 16 hours of paid volunteer time annually for company-sponsored volunteering
• Training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time