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Design Engineer

at Nucor

📍 Grapeland, TX, US, 75844 Unknown Posted March 13, 2026
Type Full-Time
Experience entry
Exp. Years Entry level
Education B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

Design Engineer at Nucor focuses on designing open web steel joists and steel decks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements. The role involves technical review, collaboration, and supporting manufacturing processes.

  • Design steel joists and decks
  • Review contract documents
  • Provide technical support to detailers and production
  • Ensure compliance with standards
  • Communicate with customers and industry professionals

The role involves structural design using industry standards, review of contract documents, and supporting project development with a focus on steel products. Knowledge of civil engineering principles, structural drawings, and manufacturing processes is essential.

The ideal candidate is an entry-level civil engineer with a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, possessing or willing to obtain the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification and PE license within specified timeframes. They should have a basic understanding of structural design and manufacturing processes relevant to steel joists and decks.

B.S. Degree in Civil EngineeringFundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificationAbility to obtain PE License
Experience with steel joistsDesign reviewProject management
Structural drawingsArchitectural drawingsProject specifications
Civil EngineeringStructural drawingsArchitectural drawingsProject specificationsPE LicenseFundamentals of Engineering (FE)Steel joistsSteel deckDesign standardsVulcraft
Civil EngineeringABET accreditedFundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificationPE LicenseStructural drawingsArchitectural drawingsProject specificationsDesign standardsVulcraft manufacturing processes
CommunicationTechnical supportTeam collaborationSafety policiesHousekeeping standards

Required

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificationPE License
Industry Manufacturing
Job Function Designing steel structural components and supporting project execution
Design EngineerCivil EngineeringStructural drawingsArchitectural drawingsProject specificationsPE LicenseFundamentals of Engineering (FE)Steel joistsSteel deckDesign standardsVulcraftConstructionStructural designProject reviewSafety policies

Lack of Civil Engineering degree, No ability or plan to obtain PE license, No experience or familiarity with structural drawings

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