Senior Structural Engineer

MiTek; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off: PTO, 13 holidays, V

Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision

Family-friendly: caregiver/ parental/–

Performance/incentive bonuses

Career advancement & tuition

Retirement: 401(k) matching & profit

Disability and Life Insurance

myFlexPay pay access

Job summary

MiTek is seeking a Design Engineer IV in Chesterfield, MO, to lead sealing design of truss components and repairs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. The role requires an active PE license and strong engineering knowledge, reporting to the Sr.

Engineering Manager. This hybrid position emphasizes mentoring EITs and collaborating with PEs to develop design methodologies, review drawings, and troubleshoot complex projects for MiTek customers, balancing

Qualifications

• 8+ years of design experience with SE or 10+ with PE.
• Licensed Professional Engineer is required.
• Engineering degree with Civil/Structural focus.
• Ability to read prints and schematics.
• Strong math and geometry fundamentals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Design truss components per customer specs while following codes to protect public safety.
• Prepare design drawings or repairs for PE review and certification.
• Review EIT work for accuracy and seal their work.
• Mentor EITs and PEs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to solve complex problems with various materials.
• Help determine engineering policies with PEs and Engineering Manager.
• Discuss design modifications with customers and review methodologies.
• Assist customers in troubleshooting design issues.

Skills

Mentor EITs

Read prints

Geometry basics

Office proficiency

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

The role of Design Engineer IV plays a crucial role in sealing design of truss components and truss repairs for MiTek customers and creatively solving engineering issues our customers have. This position requires an active license in good standing with multiple state licensing boards to ensure our products are in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. The expertise required is instrumental in delivering high quality engineering and contributing to the success of our customers. As Design Engineer IV, this role comes with the highest level of responsibility and industry specific knowledge. This position reports to the Sr. Engineering Manager located in the office where the engineer is assigned.

This role will work a hybrid schedule based out of our office in Chesterfield, MO.

Job Responsibilities

• Design truss components based on specified parameters from customers and use knowledge of engineering and the building codes along with collaboration with other engineers in the office to ensure designs protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
• Make corrections and prepare design drawings or repairs to be presented to another Professional Engineers (PEs) for review and certification.
• Review work done by MiTek Engineers In Training (EIT) for accuracy and seal their work.
• Mentor EITs and PEs.
• Work cross-functionally as needed to assist with complex problems working with different building materials.
• Work with other PEs and Engineering Manager to determine engineering policies using strong understanding of codes and standards.
• Discuss design modifications and review appropriate design methodologies with customers.
• Assist customers in troubleshooting issues and design problems.
• Discuss projects with Supervisor or Engineers for compliance with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering required, Civil or Structural Engineering major preferred.
• Masters in Engineering preferred.
• 8+ years of industry and/or related design experience required with SE, or 10+ years of industry and/or related experience required with PE.
• Licensed Professional Engineer is required.
• Structural Engineering License or the ability to obtain within 3 months of hiring date required.
• Ability to perform mathematical skills such as calculating proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume and apply concepts of basic geometry.
• Ability to read and understand prints and schematics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis.

Additional Requirements

• 5% domestic travel as necessary.

MiTek Perks

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans.
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement.
• Performance/Incentive bonuses.
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing.
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.