Design Engineer

Allied Steel Buildings, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Steel Buildings, Inc. operates globally as a leading designer and manufacturer of pre-engineered metal buildings.

We seek a senior Structural Engineer to lead complex steel designs, ensure code compliance, and collaborate with detailing teams to produce accurate shop drawings. The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, 5+ years in PEMB or steel structures, and strong software proficiency in MBS, SAP2000, ETABS, IDEA StatiCa, AutoCAD, and Tekla.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with Structural focus.
• 5+ years designing pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) and complex steel structures.
• Experience with cranes, mezzanines, and irregular geometries.
• Proficiency in structural design software (MBS, SAP2000, ETABS, IDEA StatiCa).
• Autodesk AutoCAD; some Tekla Structures or IFC modeling.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, detailed structural designs for PEMB meeting codes and manufacturing constraints.
• Perform value engineering to optimize costs while maintaining safety.
• Interpret drawings and coordinate with detailing team for shop drawings.
• Review engineering calculations and cross-checks before production release.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster innovative problem-solving.
• Identify productivity improvements in engineering processes.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MBS

SAP2000

ETABS

IDEA StatiCa

AutoCAD

Tekla Structures

IFC models

Job description

Who We Are:

Allied Steel Buildings is a global manufacturer of steel buildings and structural steel solutions, offering best-in-class design, engineering, and project management seamlessly integrated into our clients' processes. Since 2003, we have successfully delivered over 5,500 metal building projects across 72 countries, delivering building solutions for diverse industries, from data centers, sports & recreational facilities, aviation, manufacturing, equestrian & agricultural to commercial buildings and warehousing worldwide. We have 5 locations, including our two manufacturing facilities, located in Texas and Spain, that utilize cutting-edge technology, including robotics and automation, to ensure our manufactured materials set a new standard for quality in the industry.

Allied Culture:

At Allied, we believe great service matters from the start and finish of everything we do. Going the distance for our clients begins with taking care of our team members. They are our most important asset. We invest in their continuous development and recognize their contribution to our success.

Great work starts with creating great work environments, promoting collaboration for a team dedicated to creating value worldwide. The Allied Team is highly resourceful, innovative, and competent with extensive experience. Our culture is open, accessible, adaptive, and flexible, offering work-life balance and empowering our people because everyone’s voice matters. We promote “we” over “me” and solutions-oriented creative thinking. It’s the Allied way.

Key responsibilities:

Structural Design

• Provide accurate, clear, and detailed structural designs for steel buildings that comply with applicable codes, project requirements, and manufacturing constraints.
• Perform value engineering to develop design solutions that optimize costs without compromising public safety.

Technical Analysis and Review

• Interpret complex architectural and structural drawings to ensure the integrity of the building system.
• Coordinate with the Detailing Team (Tekla) to ensure the accurate transfer of design information from MBS to shop drawings.
• Perform cross-reviews of drawings and engineering calculations prepared by Level I and Level II Engineers, ensuring errors are identified and corrected before release to production.

Project and Priority Management

• Manage multiple overlapping projects while maintaining schedules and priorities, including last-minute changes or additions.
• Efficiently update and review modifications to original designs.

Mentoring and Technical Development

• Serve as a mentor to new team members and engineers in training.
• Foster a culture of innovative thinking and creative problem-solving.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and accuracy within engineering processes.
• Stay current with the latest technologies and industry standards and codes worldwide.
• Proactively communicate needs and challenges to all team members to ensure timely problem resolution.
• Participate in the development of design tools, providing the necessary technical requirements.

Requirements

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, preferably with a specialization in Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing pre‑engineered metal buildings (PEMB) and highly complex steel structures.
• Demonstrated experience designing buildings with specialized requirements, including light- to medium‑duty overhead cranes, mezzanines, and irregular geometries.
• Expert proficiency in MBS, SAP2000, ETABS, and IDEA StatiCa design software.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and intermediate proficiency in Tekla Structures or IFC models.
• Creative mindset for solving complex problems, with the ability to work independently in fast‑paced environments and collaborate effectively.
• Strong autonomy in technical decision‑making, assertive communication skills, and a focus on efficiently resolving problems under pressure.
• English proficiency preferred.

Allied is an equal opportunity employer.

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