Performs structural analysis and design for materials provided by Chief Buildings in accordance with the appropriate design criteria (building code and loads), steel specifications, customer’s agreement to purchase, and Chief’s design practices. Design provided is structurally sound, least weight/cost, and on schedule. The complexity of orders will consist of all levels with larger volume of higher complexity work based on the design engineer’s abilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform structural design of primary and secondary structural framing and connections on building orders.
- Remain current in knowledge and proficient in use of AISC and AISI material specifications, current and recent editions of ASCE 7 and IBC, and the MBMA Building Systems Manual. Proficient in various city, county, state and international building codes.
- Maintain computer literacy in design software and other computer tools available while expanding knowledge of specialty applications.
- Maintain efficient, timely, legible, and easy to comprehend documentation of engineering designs and builder/customer interface information.
- Maintain good established communication with all engineering and drafting department personnel during correlation of design/detail aspects as a building order proceeds through the engineering and drafting department.
- Maintain a high productivity rate with low errors and ensure that all jobs are completed on or before the scheduled due date.
- Aid estimating/sales with value engineering and efficient design for quotes.
- Exercise sound judgment on designs/details affecting economics of field erection versus plant fabrication.
- Provide recommendations to engineering management as to more efficient design and materials utilization for improving product sale ability and ease of manufacturing and field erection.
- Obtain Professional Engineering Licensure in additional states.
Education:
- High School Diploma, or GED, required.
- Bachelor's degree, required.
The Company:
Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.
A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of construction solutions for customers located throughout the United State since 1966. Specific applications include manufacturing, commercial, community and agricultural buildings. Each structure is designed to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Grand Island, Nebraska, Rensselaer, Indiana and Lancaster, South Carolina.
Our Benefits:
This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including
- Paid vacation/time off
- 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Financial wellness coaching
- Employee assistance program
- Paid holidays (8)
- Employee discounts
- Education assistance
- And much more.
Required
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3 - 5 years: Metal building experience
Required
Equal Opportunity Employer
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