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Structural Design Engineer

at Nucor

📍 Chemung, NY, US, 14825 Unknown 💰 $82K – $99K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $82K – $99K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Not specified
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

Designs safe, accurate, and cost-effective structural steel components for Nucor's Chemung plant, collaborating across departments and ensuring safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review contract documents
  • Design steel joists and decks
  • Communicate design requirements
  • Utilize design software
  • Visit job sites

Technical Overview

Involves structural design of steel joists and decks using design software, reviewing contract documents, and understanding steel properties.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level structural engineer with experience designing steel joists and decks, proficient in design software, and familiar with construction site safety and project collaboration.

Must-Have Skills

Design steel joists and steel deckReview contract documentsCommunicate design requirementsUtilize design softwareUnderstand properties of steel floor and roof deck

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with open-web steel joistsProject engineering experienceConstruction site visits

Tools & Platforms

Design Software

Required Skills

Structural DesignSteel JoistsSteel DeckDesign SoftwareContract ReviewProject ManagementSafety Practices

Hard Skills

Structural DesignSteel JoistsSteel DeckDesign SoftwareContract ReviewProject ManagementSafety Practices

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeamworkPositive AttitudeCollaborationSafety Awareness

Industry & Role

Industry Manufacturing
Job Function Structural design and project collaboration for steel components

Keywords for Your Resume

Structural DesignSteel JoistsSteel DeckDesign SoftwareContract DocumentsProject ManagementSafety PracticesSteel PropertiesOpen-web Steel JoistsConstructionContract ReviewConstruction SiteTeamworkCommunication

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience with steel joist design, Inability to review contract documents, No experience with design software

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