Structural Design Engineer I-III

Design and check building components – steel joists and metal deck – in accordance with contract documents to meet industry codes, manufacturing efficiencies, and shop schedules while being consistent with our corporate mission, values and department objectives. 

Compensation is based on experience and skillset. Candidates may be offered a Structural Design Engineer I, II, or III role, depending on experience and qualifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER I-III:  

• Perform structural steel design to ensure individual truss members and welds meet the requirements of applicable specifications and codes (SJI, SDI, AISC, AWS, etc.). 

• Verify specification of steel deck based on requirements presented in the contract documents. 

• Design building components through the use of computer software and supplementary tools. 

• Redesign members for greater economy and compare design weight with sales weight to maximize profitability.  

• Review contract documents and drafting work for completeness and proper depiction of special loading conditions. 

• Generate shop fabrication documents and clarify and resolve questions from the fabrication facility.  

• Understand CSC’s products and processes and contribute to improvement activities. 

• Communicate and resolve issues with the design team, customer, and field personnel .  

• Meet shop schedule requirements and coordinate with project managers for customer requests. 

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in an effective manner with customers, coworkers, and supervisors. 

• Performs other job duties as assigned by supervisor. 

• Regular and reliable attendance. 

REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER I:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering with preference for structural emphasis. 

• EIT or ability to obtain licensure in the future preferred. 

• Previous steel design experience preferred. 

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical procedures. 

• Ability to speak effectively with customers. 

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. 

• PC skills to include the following software: AutoCAD and Microsoft Suite of Products.  Revit or BlueBeam skills a plus.
  

REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER II: 

• Professional licensure, or appropriate qualifications to obtain future licensure preferred. 

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in joist or consulting engineering/building design. 

• Clear understanding of all steel designations on contract drawings. 

• Ability to take a medium complexity project through the entire design and check process including but not limited to verifying the bill of material from the detailer, interpretation of relevant loading and geometric requirements, design of CSC products, creation of requisitions for production, and development of a calculation package for the customer. 

• Capacity to generate engineering reviews and check both easy and medium difficulty work produced by others. 

• Ability to develop calculations and repair details for typical field or shop issues . 

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate with both internal and external customers. 

REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER III: 

• Professional licensure, or appropriate qualifications to obtain future licensure strongly preferred. 

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in joist or consulting engineering/building design. 

• Ability to take any complexity project through the entire design and check process including but not limited to verifying the bill of material from the detailer, interpretation of relevant loading and geometric requirements, design of CSC products, creation of requisitions for production, and development of a calculation package for the customer. 

• Capacity to generate engineering reviews of projects and check any type of work produced by others. 

• Ability to develop calculations and repair details for typical and atypical field or shop issues.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:    

• Frequent communication with others to exchange information. 

• Frequent repetition of motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. 

• Frequent moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. 

• Occasional adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions. 

• Constantly remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods. 

• Constant use of computer for prolonged periods. 

• Constantly thinking and processing information. 

• Constantly maintaining concentration and focus on tasks. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

• General office environment. 

• May require occasional exposure to production area with airborne particles, loud noises, and extreme heat and cold. Personal protection equipment is required when entering manufacturing plant.