NBSIN Structural Design Engineer (Quote)

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor Buildings Group is seeking a Quote (Structural) Engineer to support custom metal building projects from concept to quote. You will apply structural and architectural engineering principles to design safe, economical building systems that win business and solve real-world problems.

Join a team that values safety, quality, and collaboration, with opportunities to travel and contribute to cross-divisional solutions at a leading North American steel manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-yr Civil/Structural or Architectural Engineering degree from an EAC ABET accredited institution.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Effective with the English language using both verbal and written skills.
• Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship both now and in the future. Nucor is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Estimating and Sales Teams to design quotes aligned with project specs and internal standards.
• Value engineer building solutions to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Manage quote schedules and deadlines to ensure on-time delivery of quote packages.
• Create economical, safe designs and consider total installed cost within safety requirements.
• Deliver clear and accurate design documentation to support Estimating workflow.
• Offer technical expertise through clear communication via phone, email, or meetings.
• Evaluate project risk and scope for feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Support division-wide collaboration and travel as needed.

Skills

Collaboration

Value engineering

Project management

Communication

Safety compliance

Travel flexibility

Education

Civil/Structural or Architectural Engineering degree

FE exam

Job description

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Division: Nucor Building Systems Indiana

Location: Waterloo, IN, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Bring your structural engineering expertise to the front end of construction. Nucor Buildings Group is seeking a Quote (Structural) Engineer to support custom metal building projects from concept to quote. In this technical role, you'll apply structural and architectural engineering principles to design safe, economical building systems that win business and solve real-world problems.

Basic Job Functions:

• Collaborate with Estimating and Sales Teams: Develop thorough, accurate designs for metal building system quotes that align with project specs and internal standards.
• Value Engineer Building Solutions: Identify design and fabrication strategies that improve performance and reduce costs, providing a competitive edge for NBG and our Builders.
• Manage Quote Schedules and Deadlines: Balance priorities across multiple stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery of quote packages.
• Create Economical, Safe Designs: Partner with all NBG divisions to develop project solutions that minimize total installed cost while meeting safety and performance requirements. Be aware of the economic impacts of decisions based upon metal building price, erection concerns and total in-place cost of construction.
• Deliver Clear and Accurate Design Documentation: Provide well-documented, qualified building design details to support the Estimating Department’s workflow.
• Offer Technical Expertise: Communicate design and engineering recommendations clearly via phone, email, or in-person meetings with internal and external partners.
• Evaluate Project Risk and Scope: Assess custom or non-standard building requirements for business risk, product feasibility, and cost-effectiveness.
• Support Division-Wide Collaboration: Contribute to the broader Commercial Services team by providing engineering insight and technical guidance.
• Travel Occasionally: Be available for occasional travel as project needs require.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 4-yr Civil/Structural or Architectural Engineering degree from an EAC ABET accredited institution
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
• Effective with the English language using both verbal and written skills
• Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship both now and in the future. Nucor is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree emphasis in Structures
• Registered Professional Engineer
• Previous experience in design of low-rise steel buildings

About Us:

Nucor Buildings Group (NBG), a proud Nucor product group, is one of North America’s largest and most experienced manufacturers of metal building systems. With multiple locations throughout the United States, NBG is proud to design world-class building solutions tailored to meet the needs of any market including commercial, industrial, agricultural, and institutional. Our brands include American Buildings, CBC Steel Buildings, Kirby Building Systems, and Nucor Building Systems.

NBG offers work/life balance and a variety of benefits and performance incentives. We take pride in connecting teammates to meaningful work and focus heavily on both personal and professional development. Whether your background is in engineering and design, information technology and software development, marketing, or sales, with Nucor Buildings Group you can go as far as your drive and ambition will take you.

Why Nucor?

When you join Nucor, America’s largest steel manufacturer and recycler, you’ll help create a variety of steel products that become so much more, for so many people. And you won’t do it alone. Our supportive culture builds each other up, values family, relationships, and puts safety above anything else. With the freedom to take your ideas to the next level, there’s no end to what you can achieve. This is your chance to build a lifelong career, give back to your community, make the world a better place – and BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER.

Job Security – Benefits – Bonus Programs

With performance-based compensation, profit sharing, and a no-layoff practice, we take care of our teammates who design, engineer, fabricate, and support the products that define our company.

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace