Engineering Manager: Utility Structures- Nucor Towers & Structures

Date: May 28, 2026

Location: Rock Hill, SC, US, 29730

Company: Nucor

Job Details

Division: Nucor Towers & Structures Inc

Location: Rock Hill, SC, United States  

Other Available Locations: N/A

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.

 

 

Expand Beyond with Nucor

Nucor Towers and Structures (NTS) is a new entity within Nucor, the largest recycler and largest manufacturer of steel and steel products in North America, focused on the execution of our strategy to “Expand Beyond” our core business. As a part of Nucor’s New Markets product group, NTS is focused on the exciting growth potential in the power distribution market. We have a national footprint with production facilities in West Hazleton, PA, Decatur, AL, Crawfordsville, IN and Brigham City, UT.

 

Why Nucor?

With a firm commitment to our teammates, strong benefits, and performance incentives, it’s easy to see why Nucor is named one of America’s best employers and ranked as the #1 employer in its industry by Fortune Magazine. For more information on our benefits go to Nucor.com/benefits.

 

We work together to create a safe, positive, and engaging environment. While delivering the highest quality products and service for our customers, we lead the steel industry in environmental responsibility. Joining our team means working with people who have your back and are invested in helping you build a strong future. You will never stop learning at Nucor – and when you are ready to take the next step in your career, we’re ready, too.

Basic Job Functions:

Nucor Towers & Structures Inc, a division of Nucor, the nation's largest recycler and largest manufacturer of steel and steel products, is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Engineering Manager at our business unit located in Rock Hill, SC. Specific job responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

  • Lead a team of Engineers, Estimators, and/or Detailers to provide quotes, designs, and drawings for transmission, distribution, substation, or other utility structures; primarily tubular steel poles, arms, and accessories.
  • This position reports to the Director of the Engineering Department.
  • Interview and hire new teammates to build the team.
  • Provide mentorship, coaching, and accountability to teammates.
  • Ensure consistent application of current design policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Manage the team’s priorities and set expectations.
  • Guide teammates to deliver quality work, on time, with consistent results.
  • Be active within Division leadership team to drive continuous improvement and overall success of the business.
  • Support sales team through customer interactions, promoting our value proposition and cultivating deeper partnerships.
  • Make decisions with other engineering department leaders to provide safe and competitive product designs.
  • Travel is required to visit customers, support plants, exhibit at trade shows, and more.

 

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’s degree in Engineering
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within 6 months of start date

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior leadership experience
  • 2+ years of utility pole/tower structures industry experience
  • 2+ years steel products design or structural steel connection design experience
  • Degree specifically with Structural emphasis
  • Master’s degree in engineering or business
  • Willing to relocate for future advancement opportunities within Nucor

 

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace


Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina