Lead Engineer

Bluescope-Buildings-North-America,-Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueScope Buildings North America is seeking a Lead Engineer to provide project coordination and structural design services, while leading the design engineers. The role focuses on ensuring safety, structural integrity, and cost-efficient solutions for clients and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Engineering, PE registration, and extensive PEMB and steel design experience, including complex multi-unit projects.

Qualifications

• 6 years of engineering experience.
• 2 years of engineering experience on complex multi-unit projects.
• Solid knowledge of building codes.
• Knowledgeable in steel design.
• Experience on complex multi-unit projects requiring coordination with multiple teams.
• Prefer 10 years of Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) experience; 5 years of complex structural design projects.

Responsibilities

• Provides well utilized designs of members and connections for detailing and manufacturing that meet customer requirements.
• Assures building’s structural integrity and safety.
• Develops advanced product and procedure knowledge and improves technical knowledge.
• Leads department objectives and profitability goals and drives continuous improvement.
• Collaborates with project teams to discuss problems and develop cost-efficient solutions.
• Provides technical assistance to customers and junior designers.
• Supervises and reviews work of the design team, mentoring staff for career development.
• Develops and monitors standard processes.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Building codes knowledge

Steel design knowledge

Customer relationships

Detailing & coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineering registration

Job description

Company DescriptionFor over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!Join Our Team as a Lead Engineer!BlueScope Buildings North America's Engineering department delivers safe, innovative, and high-quality structural and construction engineering solutions. We prioritize cost efficiency while supporting both internal teams—including manufacturing, project management, and field erection—and external customers with exceptional service.What We OfferInclusive Culture: A welcoming, equitable environment where diverse perspectives and experiences are valued.Growth Opportunities: Access to professional development, leadership training, and career advancement.Collaborative Team: Join a team that values mutual respect, trust, and teamwork.Competitive Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package, flexible work options, and a focus on work-life balance.If you’re ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!What You'll DoThe Lead Engineer uses engineering systems and drawings to provide project coordination and structural design services and models for customers in addition to coordinating and providing leadership to the design engineers.Primary Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvides well utilized designs of members and connections for Detailing and Manufacturing that meet customer’s requirements.Assures building’s structural integrity and safetyDevelops own advanced product and procedure knowledge and improves technical knowledgeFocuses on achieving department objective and profitability goals and continuous improvement as part of a high performance work teamCollaborates with project teams to discuss problems and challenges and help create solutions to move forward in a cost effective and efficient mannerProvides technical assistance to customers on specific projects as well as to new entry level DesignersSupervises and reviews work of Design Team. Directs, mentors, trains and prepares staff for career developmentDevelops and monitors standard processesMinimum Education & Experience QualificationsBachelor of Science in EngineeringProfessional Engineering registration6 years of engineering experience2 years of engineering experience on complex multi-unit projectsSolid knowledge of building codesKnowledgeable in steel designExperience developing and managing strong customer relationshipsPreferred Education & Experience Qualifications10 years of Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) experience5 years of experience with complex structural design projectsCompetent in company systems and applicationsCompetent knowledge of company product and design proceduresNotice to External Search Firms: BlueScope Buildings does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. BlueScope Buildings Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.Additional InformationThe preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope. To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement.EEO: Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected VeteranBlueScope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.