Senior Structural Engineer | $15,000 Sign On Bonus

MiTek Industries; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

13 Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

MiTek Industries is seeking a Design Engineer IV to lead complex truss component designs, repairs, and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes licensing with PE and SE credentials, mentoring junior engineers, and collaboration across engineering teams.

Hybrid work is available from multiple MiTek offices including Chesterfield, MO, and other U.S. locations. The candidate will guide design strategy, ensure codes are met, and mentor staff while delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer required.
• Civil or Structural Engineering background preferred.
• Masters in Engineering preferred or helpful.

Responsibilities

• Design truss components based on customer parameters and codes.
• Prepare design drawings or repairs for PE review and certification.
• Review EIT work for accuracy and seals, mentor EITs/PEs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to address complex problems with different materials.

Skills

Structural design

Truss engineering

Code compliance

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Master's in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities & Requirements A Brief 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.

This experience 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 one of our engineering offices in Chesterfield - MO, Mission Viejo - CA, Roseville - CA or Tampa, FL.

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, this position is eligible for a $15,000 Sign On Bonus.

Responsibilities

• Design truss components based on specified parameters from customers and use their knowledge of engineering and the building codes along with collaboration with other engineers in the office to ensure their 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 seals 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 reviews 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,
• 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 able to 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

Salary

The anticipated salary range for this position is $117,000-$161,000 annually, with compensation varying based on location, experience, skills, and other relevant factors.

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

Company Culture & Employer Branding

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

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.

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