Project Engineer
Date: Oct 2, 2025
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, US, 35404
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Inc.
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, 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.
Basic Job Functions:
Duties and responsibilities of the Project Engineer include but are not limited to:
- Manage and lead multiple capital projects from conception to completion working closely with operations and maintenance teams
- Prepare proposal layouts, description, timeline, specifications (RFQ), and budgets for capital projects
- Read, review, and provide input on project proposal drawings for accuracy
- Obtain, review, compare, and negotiate contractor quotes
- Prioritize simultaneously occurring tasks and projects
- Work with area maintenance teams to troubleshoot plant issues, interpret, explain drawings
- Assist in mechanical and production problem solving, gather and analyze information skillfully
- Maintain drawing database accuracy by updating and creating new plant and equipment drawings, working with Vault document management system
- Design of small structures and improved parts/equipment
- Mentor and teach engineering co-ops
- Meet and exceed all safety policy, procedure, and housekeeping expectation
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:
- Four-year degree from an accredited university in Mechanical Engineering
- Proficient with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks software
Environmental Demands:
- Regular exposure to heavy manufacturing and industrial environments, including steel mill operations
- Presence in areas with high temperatures, loud noise, dust, and moving machinery
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots may be necessary during site visits
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in large scale project management
- 2 years engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, intern experience considered
- Ability to Communicate technical information well in both verbal and written forms
- Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office suite programs
- Knowledge of current codes, regulations, and standards
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications + ROA Bonus
Applications must be received by October 16, 2025.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Tuscaloosa