Project Engineer (Professional Engineer Required) - Nucor Towers & Structures 1 at Nucor Corporation in Decatur, Alabama

Job Description:

Job Details



Division: Nucor Towers & Structures Inc



Location: Decatur, AL, United States


Other Available Locations: N/A



Application Deadline:
September 9, 2024




Expand with Nucor


Nucor Towers and Structures (NTS) is a new entity within Nucor, the largest recycler and largest manufacturer of steel and steel products in North America, focused on the execution of our strategy to "Expand Beyond" our core business. As a part of Nucor's New Markets product group, NTS is focused on the exciting growth potential in the power distribution market. Our current production facility is in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania with two new greenfield facilities going up in Decatur, Alabama and Crawfordsville, Indiana, and plans to build a national footprint.



Why Nucor?


With a firm commitment to our teammates, strong benefits, and performance incentives, it's easy to see why Nucor is named one of America's best employers and ranked as the #1 employer in its industry by Fortune Magazine. For more information on our benefits go to Nucor.com/benefits.


We work together to create a safe, positive, and engaging environment. While delivering the highest quality products and service for our customers, we lead the steel industry in environmental responsibility. Joining our team means working with people who have your back and are invested in helping you build a strong future. You will never stop learning at Nucor, and when you are ready to take the next step in your career, we're ready too.




Basic Job Functions:


Duties of the successful candidate include but are not limited to the following:

• Review and understand utility customer drawing packages and specifications
• Design and analyze tubular steel utility structures, primarily transmission, distribution, and substation structures, to meet national codes, industry standards, and customer requirements.
  • Typical responsibilities range from providing preliminary design estimates to checking final design for production
  • Utilize 3D structure modeling software for pole design and proprietary calculation tools for component designs
  • If licensed, in responsible charge of projects and customer territories once competent
• Provide technical support to and collaborate with sales, detailing, project management, and production teammates
• Communicate effectively and coordinate projects with internal and external customers, including other design professionals
• Provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced teammates
• Work on-site at the designated plant location
• Occasional travel is required to Nucor plants, utility offices, field locations, or to trade shows

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.




Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural or Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in engineering or business
• Transmission & distribution systems industry experience, utility structures design most preferred
• Steel products design or steel products manufacturing experience
• PLS-Pole software knowledge

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vets - and a drug - free workplace




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