Design Engineer-EIT

Basic Job Functions:

• Assist in the Nucor Building Group sales and profit effort by providing safe and efficient designs for low-rise steel building systems, which include but not limited to structures such as airplane hangars, churches, gymnasiums, strip retail centers, and manufacturing/industrial buildings.
• Effective application of custom and industry software for design of standard and non-standard structural framing conditions.
• Provide creative, economical solutions for challenging framing conditions by utilizing knowledge of Nucor Building Group products and manufacturing limitations.
• Actively manage projects through effective communication with customers and teammates in other departments.
• Assist in enhancement of current design software by providing suggestions and/or verification of engineering calculations. Involvement with development of new design tools that aid productivity, and accuracy may occasionally be required.
• Perform quote engineering functions as needed including preliminary design of structural framing, clarification of scope of work, and qualification of proposals.
• Represent Nucor Building Group as an engineering resource in project meetings with customers, typically for reviewing design results or to present value engineering ideas.
• Embrace the Nucor mission: Grow the Core, Expand Beyond, Live our Culture.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US (Nucor will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future)

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 Statement

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.

You can be an engineer anywhere, so why choose Nucor?

• Unique Projects: Each project presents a new challenge, offering you the opportunity to design a wide range of structures and expand your skills.
• Comprehensive Design: Design for the entire building, from the base plate up, giving you a holistic understanding of the construction process.
• On-Site Fabrication Shop: For many of our divisions, the fabrication shop is conveniently located on-site, allowing you to see your designs come to life and ensuring quality control throughout the manufacturing process.
• Team Collaboration: Enjoy working with talented teammates from various departments, fostering a collaborative environment where ideas are shared, and creativity thrives.
• Professional Development: Explore different departments and roles through crosstraining opportunities, empowering you to grow and excel in your career as an engineer. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering/Architectural Engineering from an ABET Accredited school.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam prior to hire date.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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?

When you join Nucor, America’s largest steel manufacturer and recycler, you’ll help create a variety of steel products that become so much more, for so many people. And you won’t do it alone. Our supportive culture builds each other up, values family, relationships, and puts safety above anything else. With the freedom to take your ideas to the next level, there’s no end to what you can achieve. This is your chance to build a lifelong career, give back to your community, make the world a better place – and BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER.

Job Security – Benefits – Bonus Programs

With performance-based compensation, profit sharing, and a no-layoff practice, we take care of our teammates who design, engineer, fabricate, and support the products that define our company.

Join us in driving success and shaping the future of our division. Apply now and become an integral part of our team!