Structural Engineer - Nucor Towers & Structures

About the Role

• Review contract documents such as transmission line drawings and project specifications. • Design transmission, distribution, substation, and other utility structures, primarily tubular steel poles and arms. • Perform preliminary design concepts through post‑sale design verification, using PLS‑Pole and proprietary calculations. • Serve as project lead when licensed and experienced. • Provide technical support and collaborate with sales, detailing, project management, and production teams. • Communicate and coordinate projects with internal and external customers, including other design professionals. • Travel occasionally to Nucor plants, utility offices, field sites, or trade shows.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸contract review
• ▸utility design
• ▸preliminary design
• ▸project lead
• ▸technical support
• ▸customer coordination

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural or Mechanical Engineering. • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification. • Demonstrate strong judgment, initiative, dependability, communication, and organizational skills. • Preferably hold a degree with structural emphasis; a master’s degree in engineering or business is a plus. • Professional Engineer licensure and/or Structural Engineer licensure or Model Law designation. • Minimum three years experience in transmission & distribution systems design, especially utility structures. • At least one year experience designing steel products, preferably at Nucor. • Proficiency with PLS‑Pole software. • Experience in a customer‑facing work environment.

Requirements

• ▸bachelors
• ▸fe certification
• ▸pe licensure
• ▸pls‑pole
• ▸t&d design
• ▸steel design

Work Environment

Office Full-Time