Associate Design Engineer

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. is seeking an Associate Engineer to design and analyze standard products for quotation and fabrication by the Utility Division.

You will work with the engineering team to ensure designs meet customer specs, codes, and manufacturability, focusing on efficiency and cost. You will perform structural analysis using finite element methods and other software, support drafting, and help coordinate work flows to hit project milestones in a collaborative onsite role at Valley, NE

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field with 0–2 years experience.
• Proficiency in structural engineering.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Detail oriented and able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design structures by finite element and other software.
• Interpret customer specifications and translate to design.
• Support drafting and sales with engineering data.
• Coordinate with team to meet milestone dates.
• Assist with pricing and quoting information related to engineering.

Skills

Structural engineering

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD skills

Job description

About the Position

Location: Valley, NE or Tulsa, OK (onsite)

A Brief Summary of this Position: The Associate Engineer is responsible for the structural analysis and design of standard products to be quoted and fabricated by the Valmont Utility Division, Steel Group. Included in this is design responsibility for processing quotations and orders and general design engineering support for drafting and sales. In this individual contributor role, the incumbent is responsible for completing engineering designs to meet project requirements as defined by customers. The incumbent works on the Engineering Team who has responsibility for the design of product for quotation requests and orders. In addition, the incumbent plans, and monitors workflow of design activities to meet milestone dates for projects assigned. The Associate Engineer will consult with senior engineers on the team to ensure that customer specifications are met, and designs are feasible and efficient for manufacturing.

Essential Functions

• Reports to Site Engineering Supervisor/Manager
• Perform routine engineering work requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related design tasks
• Analyze and design structures by Finite Element Method and other structural design software to appropriate codes taking into consideration public safety, manufacturability, and minimum cost
• Interpret customer specifications, customer needs, and market/sales needs
• Communicate engineering data to customers both internal and external
• Build and foster internal relationships and communications that promote a professional attitude towards the work and the office environment
• Assisting with pricing and quoting information as it relates to engineering
• Possess an innate curiosity to improve processes and procedures that will improve the Design team

Other Details about the Role

• Perform the analysis and design of standard products, with support of senior level engineers
• During training, work will be reviewed by project, senior engineers, or supervisor
• Assists internal personnel (i.e., drafters, project administrators, etc.) in the review and interpretation of any design work generated either manually or with a computer design program
• Limited customer contact by telephone, written communication, and occasional personal visits
• Occasionally works with manufacturing personnel to ensure that any product designed can be manufactured efficiently
• Coordinates daily activities with team members to ensure the most efficient use of time, and flow of work activities through the work team

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other related engineering field with 0-2 years of experience
• Technical competence in structural engineering
• Strengths in interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt and professionally communicate with a variety of people
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Products including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to solve complex problems with high attention to detail and work in a fast‑paced environment subject to specific deadlines

Highly Qualified Candidates

• Engineer‑in‑Training Certificate
• CAD skills
• Knowledge or understanding of computer programming
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner and be an integral part of a team environment

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short‑term and long‑term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type2 diabetes reversal, one‑on‑one health coaching, mortgage services and more

EEO Statement

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email [e-mail].