Structural Design Engineer

Nucor • El Paso, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Nucor Buildings Group is seeking a Structural Design Engineer for American Buildings Company in El Paso, Illinois. The engineer designs safe, accurate, and cost-effective metal building systems to support sales growth and profitability. The work covers structural steel, wall and roof panels, secondary members, and stability bracing, with projects designed to meet project requirements and applicable industry codes and standards.

The role uses proprietary software to analyze frames, secondary members, bracing, cranes, mezzanines, and panels. The engineer collaborates with the Detailing Department and other team members to communicate design requirements and support project execution, and reviews structural drawings for accuracy. The position also offers opportunities to learn and develop through collaboration across the division and cross-training in different departments and roles.

Safety is a central responsibility: employees must initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards. The position offers a stated base salary range of $84,885–$103,174 and eligibility for annual bonuses. The posting reports five-year averages of 20.7% for the annual return-on-assets bonus and 20.4% of eligible earnings for the annual profit-sharing bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited school, completed by the start date.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before the hire date.
• Proficient verbal and written communication in English.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; the employer will not sponsor a visa now or in the future.
• Ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Design metal building systems, including structural steel, wall and roof panels, secondary members, and stability bracing.
• Develop safe and economical structures that meet project requirements and comply with industry codes and standards.
• Use proprietary software to analyze frames, secondary members, bracing, cranes, mezzanines, and panels.
• Work with the Detailing Department and other team members to communicate design requirements and support project execution.
• Review and check structural drawings for accuracy.
• Initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate across the division and pursue learning and development opportunities.

Benefits

• Eligible for annual bonuses, including return-on-assets and profit-sharing bonuses.
• Work/life balance and a variety of benefits and performance incentives.
• Performance-based compensation and profit sharing.
• No-layoff practice.
• Professional development and cross-training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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