Professional Structural Engineer P.E. / S.E.

Date: Nov 12, 2025

Location: Lathrop, CA, US, 95330

Company: Nucor

Job Details

Division: Nucor Buildings Group West LLC

Location: Lathrop, CA, United States  

Other Available Locations: N/A

Salary Range: $103,000-137,000

Retrun on Asset Eligible: Up to 33% of annual eligible earnings

Profit Share 5-year Average: 20.17% of eligible yearling earnings 

Professional Structural Engineer

Are you a talented engineer with a passion for designing innovative structures? Nucor Buildings Group is searching for individuals who can contribute to our sales growth and profitability by creating safe, accurate, and cost-effective metal building systems. As a Professional Structural Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in the design process, ensuring that each project meets our high standards of quality and performance.

Basic Job Functions:

In this role, you will be responsible for designing all aspects of our metal building systems, including structural steel, wall and roof panels, secondary members, and stability bracing. Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

 

    • Creative Design: Develop safe and economical structures that fulfill projects requirements while adhering to the industry codes and standards. Each project is unique!
    • Technical Analysis: Utilize our proprietary software for frame, secondary, bracing, crane, mezzanine, and panel analysis to ensure structural integrity and performance.
    • Collaborative Approach: Work closely with the detailing department and other team members to communicate design requirements effectively and ensure seamless project execution.
    • Oversight: Review and check structural drawings for accuracy.
    • Continuous Learning: Embrace opportunities to grow and develop as an engineer, collaborating with various teams through the division to find innovative solutions and explore unique career paths within our organization.

 

Candidates are required to work in-office for training and onboarding. This is a hybrid role which requires working on-site at the plant multiple days a week

 

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering/Architectural Engineering from an ABET Accredited school.
  • Strong knowledge of structural buildings codes: IBC, ASIC 360, ASIC 341, ASIC358, ASCE7, AISI, etc.
  • Professional Engineer registration in the United States or 3-5 Years of structural design experience.
  • Proficient in verbal and written communication in English
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A strong background in engineering in the Pre-Engineered Metal Building industry.
  • Structural Engineer registration in the United States.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard or proprietary metal building design software packages.
  • Leadership Experience

About Us:

Nucor Buildings Group (NBG), a proud Nucor product group, is one of North America’s largest and most experienced manufacturers of metal building systems. With multiple locations throughout the United States, NBG is proud to design world-class building solutions tailored to meet the needs of any market including commercial, industrial, agricultural, and institutional. Our brands include American Buildings, CBC Steel Buildings, Kirby Building Systems, and Nucor Building Systems.

 

NBG offers work/life balance and a variety of benefits and performance incentives. We take pride in connecting teammates to meaningful work and focus heavily on both personal and professional development. Whether your background is in engineering and design, information technology and software development, marketing, or sales, with Nucor Buildings Group you can go as far as your drive and ambition will take you.

Why Nucor:

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

 

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

 

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace


Nearest Major Market: Stockton