Design Engineer

Overview

Design and analyze steel utility transmission/distribution structures, handling quotes and support.

Key Responsibilities

• technical support
• structural design
• finite element
• design compliance
• cost estimation
• project coordination

Tasks

-Provides internal and external technical support, including to customers, consultants, and contractors -Interprets customer specifications, market needs, and sales input to develop compliant, practical solutions -Coordinates workflow and project milestones to ensure on-time delivery -Reviews engineering and shop drawings, and evaluates as-built products for alignment with design intent -Maintains effective communication through phone, email, and in-person interactions -Analyzes and designs steel utility structures (primarily transmission and distribution) using structural design software, including Finite Element Method (IMPAX) -Applies sound engineering judgment to projects with clearly defined objectives and variable challenges -Participates in product and process improvement discussions to enhance team efficiency and morale -Ensures design compliance with Valmont, industry, and national codes and standards -Handles both standard and complex structural modeling tasks with appropriate support -May provide guidance to drafters and junior design staff -Balances safety, manufacturability, and cost-efficiency in all designs -Prepares and communicates engineering data for quotes and orders, including weight estimates and cost-related details -Recommends and coordinates testing to confirm theoretical designs when necessary -Supports Drafting team to ensure design accuracy and timely order processing

Requirements

• autocad
• eit
• pe license
• bachelor’s
• steel monopoles
• communication

What You Bring

-Familiarity with utility design loads and industry standards -Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification -Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with 2–5+ years of relevant structural design experience preferred -3–4 years of industry experience -May require travel up to 10% -Strong communication and teamwork skills -Proficiency in structural engineering principles and 3D CAD (AutoCAD) -Experience designing steel monopoles or utility structures -Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering -Prior project team experience -Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

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Benefits

-Paid time off -Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision) -Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year -Employer paid life insurance -Work Life Support -Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more -401k retirement plan with company match -Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

About Valmont Industries, Inc.

-From a small manufacturer to a global leader in infrastructure and agricultural solutions. -Designs and manufactures products for utility, communications, transportation, and irrigation industries. -Provides cutting-edge solutions for water resource management, including center pivots and drip irrigation systems. -Products serve diverse sectors like energy, agriculture, industrial infrastructure, and water resources. -A key partner for large-scale infrastructure projects due to its engineering expertise and manufacturing capabilities. -Long history of providing custom-designed products, such as utility poles, towers, and solar energy solutions. -A major player in solar energy infrastructure, offering support structures for solar power plants worldwide. -Center-pivot irrigation systems revolutionized farming efficiency and are now a standard in agricultural technology. -Innovative and adaptive, continually meeting the evolving needs of its diverse customer base with advanced, sustainable solutions.

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