What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer position at Steel Dynamics, Inc.?
Overview
Assist engineering department in ensuring sound engineering design of product through all stages of development.
Responsibilities
- Design steel joists, joist girders and steel decking according to Steel Joist Institute and Steel Deck Institute standards.
- Roof/floor designs for projects ranging from retail buildings, schools, warehouses, etc.
- Design structural steel and connections to applicable codes and standards
- Provide engineering direction to detailing, design, sales and production departments
- Interpret contract documents and communicate with architects, engineers of record, fabricators and others on product design requirements
- Become conversant in AISC, AISI, SJI, and SDI codes and specs.
- Other duties as necessary
Qualifications
- Degree in Civil Engineering ideally with emphasis in structures
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Be an EIT and capable of pursuing PE licensure in the future
- Prior structural and/or joist experience preferred
- Knowledgeable in interpreting structural drawings and contract documents preferred
Steel Dynamics Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
