Professional Structural Engineer

Nucor Corporation; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor Buildings Group in Texas is seeking a Professional Structural Engineer to design all aspects of metal building systems, including structural steel, panels, and bracing. You will ensure quality and performance while adhering to codes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with detailing teams, review of drawings for accuracy, and ongoing professional growth. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Civil/Architectural Engineering required.
• US PE licensure or 3–5 years of structural design experience.
• Strong knowledge of IBC, ASCE7, AISI, and related codes.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Design all aspects of metal building systems: structural steel, wall/roof panels, secondary members, and stability bracing.
• Utilize proprietary software for frame, secondary, bracing, crane, mezzanine, and panel analysis to ensure structural integrity.
• Collaborate with detailing department and team to communicate design requirements clearly.
• Review and check structural drawings for accuracy.
• Demonstrate safety leadership and uphold housekeeping standards.

Skills

Verbal and written communication in EN

Team collaboration

Engineering licensure (US PE)

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil/Architectural Engineering

Tools

Metal building design software

Job description

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Are you a talented engineer with a passion for designing innovative structures?

Nucor Buildings Group is searching for individuals who can contribute to our sales growth and profitability by creating safe, accurate, and cost-effective metal building systems. As a Professional Structural Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in the design process, ensuring that each project meets our high standards of quality and performance.

Basic Job Functions:

In this role, you will be responsible for designing all aspects of our metal building systems, including structural steel, wall and roof panels, secondary members, and stability bracing. Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Creative Design: Develop safe and economical structures that fulfill projects requirements while adhering to the industry codes and standards. Each project is unique!
• Technical Analysis: Utilize our proprietary software for frame, secondary, bracing, crane, mezzanine, and panel analysis to ensure structural integrity and performance.
• Collaborative Approach: Work closely with the detailing department and other team members to communicate design requirements effectively and ensure seamless project execution.
• Oversight: Review and check structural drawings for accuracy.
• Continuous Learning: Embrace opportunities to grow and develop as an engineer, collaborating with various teams through the division to find innovative solutions and explore unique career paths within our organization.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US (Nucor Buildings Group Texas will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future).

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, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering/Architectural Engineering from an ABET Accredited school.
• Strong knowledge of structural buildings codes: IBC, ASIC 360, ASIC 341, ASIC358, ASCE7, AISI, etc.
• Professional Engineer registration in the United States or 3-5 Years of structural design experience.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• A strong background in engineering in the Pre-Engineered Metal Building industry.
• Structural Engineer registration in the United States.
• Proficiency with industry-standard or proprietary metal building design software packages.
• Leadership Experience

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