Structural Design Engineer – Metal Buildings & Profit Sharing

Nucor Corporation; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor Buildings Group West LLC in Lathrop, CA is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to design metal building systems, ensuring safety, accuracy, and cost‑effectiveness across projects. This role emphasizes collaboration with the detailing team and strict adherence to codes.

Ideal candidates hold an ABET-accredited BS in Civil/Architectural Engineering and have passed the FE exam, with legal work authorization in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Civil/Architectural Engineering.
• FE exam passed prior to hire date.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design all aspects of metal building systems including structural steel, wall and roof panels.
• Develop safe, economical structures meeting project requirements and codes.
• Use proprietary software for frame, secondary, bracing, crane, mezzanine and panel analysis.
• Collaborate with Detailing Department to communicate design requirements clearly.
• Review structural drawings for accuracy and ensure quality control.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

ABET‑accredited BS in Civil/Architectural Engineering

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

Tools

Proprietary structural analysis software

Job description

Nucor Buildings Group West LLC in Lathrop, CA is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to design metal building systems, ensuring safety, accuracy, and cost‑effectiveness across projects. This role emphasizes collaboration with the detailing team and strict adherence to codes.

Ideal candidates hold an ABET-accredited BS in Civil/Architectural Engineering and have passed the FE exam, with legal work authorization in the United States without sponsorship.