Our client is a 100% American-owned, world-renowned manufacturer in the steel and steel products industry. They are currently hiring a Structural Design Engineer for one of their top-performing divisions in Norfolk, NE, where steel deck and joist products are manufactured for the construction industry.

Highlights:
-Our client is a Fortune top 150-ranked company, that’s 100% American-owned, and the largest steel producer and recycler in North America. It is committed to sustainability, employee empowerment, and strong financial performance. This is generally one of the most stable manufacturers on the planet, but is especially strong in the current economic environment.
-This is a unique opportunity, with a management track growth plan in place for whoever lands this job… for the right, career-motivated person who loves engineering, but long-term sees themselves in management, it does not get much better than this.
– This division is the perfect place to begin your career at this company, since it is consistently in the top 3 performing divisions (among about 100 locations). Simply put, it’s one of the best divisions with one of the best companies on earth.
-Base salary in the 75-95 range depending upon experience / P.E. certification, with bonus and profit sharing reliably combining to add an extra $15-20k /year in compensation.
-Norfolk, NE is a hidden gem of a small town. Vibrant community, with opportunities to play intramural sports all year, great golf courses, rivers, great schools, and a low cost of living.

Basic Job Functions:

Design Engineers at this firm specialize in the design and application of floor and roof systems comprised of open-web steel joists and steel deck. Your responsibilities will be to ensure that these products meet the design requirements for a wide range of structures with varying loading and environmental conditions. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design of steel structures and products while continuing to enhance capabilities, products, processes, and teammate development
• Provide direction and technical support to detailers, shop orders, and production teammates during project development, design, and fabrication
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external design professionals and customers
• Become an engineering expert of products and assist specifiers and industry partners

This position is a salaried position plus ROA bonus. Occasional travel is required. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US (Nucor will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future).

Safety is the most important part of all jobs; 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 Requirements:

• BS in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline from an ABET-accredited program
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification with desire, ability, and dedication to obtain a PE license

Detailed Selection Criteria:

• Communication Skills – Actively listening to what others are saying, clearly communicating information and providing direction to the internal and external project team.
• Initiative/Innovative – Being proactive with seeking out work that needs to be done and being willing to take on responsibilities and challenges. Introducing new ideas for the continuous improvement of the work area and across the division.
• Teamwork – Coordinating across departments to provide information, support, and solutions to achieve a common goal.
• Problem Solving & Judgement/Decision Making – Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options to choose the most appropriate solution.
• Leadership Presence and Courage – Willingness and confidence to have immediate and direct conversations on critical alignment issues such as teamwork, building relationships, initiating and supporting change, and production process issues that arise.
• Organizing, Planning and Prioritization – Developing specific goals and plans for organizing and accomplishing individual work and/or the work of the team. This includes efficient time management.

Preferences:

• PE license and/or SE license
• MS in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Willing to pursue higher leadership opportunities throughout the broader organization, which may require relocation in the future.