NBSIN Structural Design Engineer
Date: Sep 4, 2026
Location: Waterloo, IN, US, 46793
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Nucor Building Systems Indiana
Location: Waterloo, IN, 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:
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 aren’t limited to:
- Creative Design: Develop safe and economical structures that fulfill project requirements while adhering to 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 throughout the division to find innovative solutions and explore unique career paths within our organization.
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.
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam prior to hire date.
- Proficient in verbal and written communication in English.
- Candidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship both now and in the future. Nucor is unable to provide sponsorship for this role at this time.
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.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Fort Wayne