Connection Design Engineer

Novax Recruitment Ltd.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd. partners with a North Carolina-based, family-owned fabricator to hire a licensed Structural Connection Design Engineer.

This is a 100% on-site role with relocation assistance and a clear path to lead the in-house structural engineering function. You will design bolted, weld, moment, shear, and bracing connections, review calculations, ensure code compliance with AISC and AWS D1.1, and collaborate with detailing, fabrication, project management, and the Engineer of Record

Qualifications

• Active PE license is required.
• Proven experience in structural steel connection design.
• Familiarity with AISC standards and AWS D1.1 code.

Responsibilities

• Design structural steel connections (bolted, welded, moment, shear, bracing).
• Prepare and review structural calculations.
• Ensure compliance with AISC standards and AWS D1.1.
• Review drawings and shop drawings and connection design requirements.
• Collaborate with detailers, fabricators, PMs, and Engineers of Record.
• Resolve engineering challenges through fabrication and erection.
• Develop practical, cost-effective connection solutions.

Skills

PE License

Structural steel design

AISC standards

Connection calculations

Fabrication knowledge

Tekla Structures

Tools

Tekla Structures

Job description

WE'RE HIRING | STRUCTURAL CONNECTION DESIGN ENGINEER (LICENSED)

North Carolina | 100% On-Site

Relocation Assistance Available

Are you a licensed Structural Engineer with hands-on experience designing structural steel connections?

I'm recruiting for an exciting opportunity with an established, family-owned structural steel fabricator that has been operating for nearly 100 years.

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of the company's in-house structural engineering function, working directly with detailing, fabrication, and project management teams on a diverse range of structural steel projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Designing structural steel connections, including bolted, welded, moment, shear, and bracing connections.
• Preparing and reviewing structural engineering calculations.
• Ensuring compliance with AISC standards, AWS D1.1, and applicable building codes.
• Reviewing structural drawings, shop drawings, and connection design requirements.
• Collaborating with detailers, fabricators, project managers, and Engineers of Record.
• Resolving engineering challenges throughout fabrication and erection.
• Developing practical, cost-effective, and constructible connection solutions.

What We're Looking For:

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license - REQUIRED.
• Proven experience in structural steel connection design.
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication and erection.
• Experience with AISC standards and structural connection calculations.
• Ability to independently manage engineering responsibilities.
• Familiarity with Tekla Structures or connection design software is advantageous.
• Experience working with structural steel fabricators or specialist connection engineering firms is highly desirable.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Comprehensive benefits and retirement plan.
• Opportunity to establish and shape an in-house engineering function.
• Direct involvement in major commercial, industrial, and data center projects.
• Long-term career growth with a stable, expanding business.