VNE Structural Design Engineer

Nucor Corporation; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability Insurance

401(k) and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Bonuses (pay-for-performance)

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor Corporation in Norfolk, Nebraska seeks a Civil/Structural Engineer to design steel structures and advance products, processes, and teammate development.

Join Vulcraft Nebraska, a team focused on safety, collaboration, and quality engineering. This salaried role offers ROA bonus opportunities, travel as needed, and a pathway to leadership within a market-leading steel company.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Structural Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• FE certification with goal to obtain PE license.

Responsibilities

• Design steel structures and products while enhancing capabilities, products, processes, and teammate development.
• Provide direction and technical support to detailers, shop orders, and production teammates during project development, design, and fabrication.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external design professionals and customers.
• Become an engineering expert of Vulcraft’s products and assist specifiers and industry partners.

Skills

Structural design

Team collaboration

Communication

Project support

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil/Structural Engineering

FE certification with PE goal

Job description

Overview

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 everyday life, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

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

Job Details

Division: Vulcraft Nebraska.
Location: Norfolk, NE, United States.

Basic Job Functions

• Design of steel structures and products while continuing to enhance capabilities, products, processes, and teammate development.
• Provide direction and technical support to detailers, shop orders, and production teammates during project development, design, and fabrication.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external design professionals and customers.
• Become an engineering expert of Vulcraft’s products and assist specifiers and industry partners.

This position is a salaried position plus ROA bonus. Occasional travel is required. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US (Nucor will not sponsor visas 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, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline from an ABET accredited program.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification with desire, ability, and dedication to obtain a PE license.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license and/or SE license.
• MS in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Leadership experience or desire to take on leadership roles and/or positions.
• Willing to pursue higher leadership opportunities throughout Nucor.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug‑free workplace.