Civil/Structural Design Engineer

valmont; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont in Bellville, TX is seeking a Design Engineer for our on-site plant. The role emphasizes engineering, designing, and drafting prestressed concrete poles, performing structural analysis, and ensuring manufacturability through collaboration with sales and operations.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering and five years of structural experience; Master’s is a plus. Proficiency in 3D CAD and MS Office, and willingness to travel up to 10% are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with at least five years of structural engineering experience.
• Strong communication, design, and 3D CAD skills; mechanical/spatial aptitude.
• Proficiency in MS Office; willingness to travel up to 10% (including international).

Responsibilities

• Report to the Concrete Engineering Manager with no direct reports.
• Perform structural analysis and product design using Finite Element Methods and other software, balancing safety and cost.
• Interpret customer specifications, fabrication processes, and quality standards.
• Communicate engineering data to customers, sales, and internal teams, including cost and design reviews.
• Recommend design improvements, testing needs, and updates to design methods and procedures.
• Support cost reduction, manufacturing changes, product improvements, and field problem resolution.
• Provide technical direction for design reviews and cross-functional projects.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, operations, and other departments.
• Continuously advance technical skills and stay current with manufacturing capabilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Design skills

3D CAD skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Finite Element Analysis software

MS Office

Job description

11308 Hwy 36 Bellville Texas 77418-0640

Why Valmont

We're Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward?

Note: Ideal candidates will be local to the area; however, relocation assistance may be considered for the right individual. At this time, sponsorship is not available. While the position is posted as a Design Engineer role, we are open to candidates with a range of experience levels. The final title and level may be adjusted based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

This full-time, on-site Design Engineer role at our Bellville, TX plant focuses on engineering, designing, and drafting prestressed concrete poles to meet project objectives. Responsibilities include structural analysis, product design, customer support, collaboration with sales and operations, and ensuring manufacturability through consultation with internal teams. Continuous learning of assemblies and manufacturing processes is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Concrete Engineering Manager with no direct reports.
• Perform structural analysis and product design using Finite Element Methods and other software, balancing safety and cost.
• Interpret customer specifications, fabrication processes, and quality standards.
• Communicate engineering data to customers, sales, and internal teams, including cost and design reviews.
• Recommend design improvements, testing needs, and updates to design methods and procedures.
• Support cost reduction, manufacturing changes, product improvements, and field problem resolution.
• Provide technical direction for design reviews and cross-functional projects.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, operations, and other departments.
• Continuously advance technical skills and stay current with manufacturing capabilities.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with at least five years of structural engineering experience, ideally within Civil or Structural Engineering disciplines.
• Strong communication, design, and 3D CAD skills; mechanical/spatial aptitude.
• Proficiency in MS Office; up to 10% travel (including international).

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Experience with transmission line design, prestressed concrete, Finite Element Analysis, and FEA testing.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family's overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k 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, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

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.

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