Design Engineer

Job Details

Division:

Vulcraft Texas

Location:

Dallas, TX, 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:

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. The Design Engineer is responsible for designing open web steel joists and ensuring that all products meet the design requirements for a wide range of projects, from small gas stations to large athletic stadiums and multimillion-square-foot warehouses across the country. This position is based at the Dallas Vulcraft sales office and supports Vulcraft Texas through independent design work, strong communication, and scheduled travel to Grapeland. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Perform design work in accordance with industry standards and Vulcraft manufacturing processes. Review contract documents, including structural drawings, architectural drawings, and project specifications. Prepare, review, and support joist design calculations, including projects requiring sealed calculations as appropriate. Provide direction and technical support to detailers, shop orders, sales teammates, and production teammates during project design and development. Communicate effectively with internal and external customers, including other design professionals, while maintaining timely response to project and production needs. Complete an initial plant immersion at Vulcraft Texas in Grapeland and participate in regular plant visits for production observation, training, and collaborative design reviews. Promote Vulcraft products to specifiers and at conventions. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary + Annual ROA Bonus + Annual Profit Sharing! 3-weeks paid vacation each year! Received all at once after 6-months. 401k with match Excellent health insurance and more! The selected Design Engineer will be required to work at the Grapeland location for their first two weeks and visit the Grapeland location quarterly thereafter. This is an experienced Design Engineer position. Candidates with structural steel design experience and an active Professional Engineer (PE) license are encouraged to apply!

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited) Minimum 4 years of structural engineering experience in steel construction Active Professional Engineer (PE) license Demonstrated ability to work independently and communicate effectively, written and verbal Ability to work from Dallas Vulcraft sales office and travel regularly to the Grapeland plant

Preferred Qualifications:

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