
Nucor Rebar Fabrication
Leader in detailing, fabrication & installation of reinforcing steel for construction projects.
Design Engineer I
Lead design team, schedule, training, staffing, and safety for pre‑engineered metal buildings.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Aggressively maintain the design schedule to meet customer demands. • Develop and implement employee training and PCIP programs; conduct performance appraisals and recommend compensation adjustments. • Mentor, coach, and hold the Design Group accountable while updating design policies, procedures, and practices. • Plan department staffing levels, manage supply and equipment budgets, and oversee wage increases. • Lead recruiting, interview processes, and make hiring recommendations for the Design Group. • Participate with the Engineering Manager in strategic planning for the Design Group and Engineering Department. • Provide backup support to the Engineering Manager as needed. • Ensure control of design program versions to guarantee correct usage. • Collaborate regularly with Design Engineers, District Sales Managers, Customer Service Representatives, other department managers, the General Manager, and Nucor customers.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸schedule management
- ▸employee training
- ▸design mentoring
- ▸staff planning
- ▸version control
- ▸collaboration
What You Bring
Safety is a core value at Nucor; the successful candidate must be capable of leading and upholding safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Civil or Architectural Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution and have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam prior to hire. Preferred backgrounds include a structural engineering focus, knowledge of building construction, familiarity with current building codes and industry practices, and experience with pre‑engineered metal building systems. • BS in Civil or Architectural Engineering (ABET‑accredited). • Passed Fundamentals of Engineering exam. • Structural engineering focus (preferred). • Basic knowledge of building construction and current building codes. • Experience with pre‑engineered metal building systems.
Requirements
- ▸bs civil
- ▸fe exam
- ▸structural
- ▸building codes
- ▸metal systems
- ▸safety leadership
Work Environment
Office Full-Time