Structural Design Engineer

Structural Design Engineer (Lowell, AR)

Come be an Employee-Owner of one of the nation’s largest producers of metal roofing and siding!  We sell, manufacture, build, and distribute metal building components and packages. Since 1988 we’ve grown to over 13 locations nationwide. We make raving fans of our customers with our “right, on time, every time” commitment.
So, who are we looking for?  

People who “Own It” – Commitment to the customer, the company, and each other:
You are customer-focused with an eye for detail.
You are reliable.

People who “Can Do” – Our Attitude:
You are an innovative thinker pursuing continuous improvement.
You embrace teamwork.
You want to positively make an impact and open to change. 

People who “Act in Love” – Treats others with humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.
You enjoy giving back to your community.  We take great pride in the communities we live in, so we give back with our time and talents. Each year you can take paid time off to support a cause close to your heart. 

And what will you do?

Summary:

The Structural Design Engineer position is responsible for providing engineering support for order pursuit, post contract support for drafting, and assisting outsourced engineering providers, for Self- Storage and Pre-Engineered Metal Building projects.

Core Functions:

•    Perform review of project documents and comment on potential design issues prior to commencing with estimating, detailing, or professional engineer review.
•    Provide clear design direction for complex self-storage projects, or pre-engineered metal buildings using AutoCAD, MBS, TEKLA, or other computer-aided drafting technology.
•    Provide supporting design documentation as required by project scope and applicable building codes.
•    Aid in the design of project specific components to meet structural and design criteria.
•    Perform review of external engineer comments for conformance with Central States Building Works standards.
•    Mentor and train department personnel.
•    Provide sales with the necessary building design details to meet customer requests.
•    Determine if building designs can be value engineered.
•    Meet multiple project deadlines while providing accurate project deliverables.
•    Learn and use other software for miscellaneous projects (ex: plant engineering, marketing, product design, or installation guides)
•    Interact with internal and external customers and external engineering to clarify project scope, details, and product limitations.
•    Communicate with internal customers regarding requests for project information, status, and schedules.
•    Manage complex outsourced drafting projects (assemble, send, check, finalize) for complex self-storage or pre-engineered metal buildings.

Key Measures of Success:

•    Ability to successfully provide engineering design support and documentation for the sale and installation of our metal building products.
•    Ability to share knowledge of heavy structural and light gauge steel building designs, means, and methods.
•    Self-motivated, able to prioritize tasks, and be proactive in follow up on questions from internal and external customers.
•    Ability to investigate problems and potential errors to avoid reoccurrence.
•    Display proficiency in AutoCAD or comparable design software.
•    Have strong written and verbal communication skills and display exceptional customer service.
•    Ability to work within a cooperative team environment as well as perform assignments autonomously.
•    Consistently exhibits and displays the company’s values of “Own It. Can Do. Act in Love.”
•    Own It – Commitment to customer, company, and each other.
•    Can Do – Team Player, Open to Change, & Pursuing continuous improvement.
•    Act in Love – Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.
 
Education & Experience:

Minimum Required:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related construction engineering related field from an accredited institution.
•    2-3 years’ experience with AutoCAD software.

Preferred:
•    2-3 years’ experience in an Engineering setting with design experience.
•    2-3 years’ experience with MBS or TEKLA software.
•    Completed F.E. Exam.
•    Intention to complete the P.E. Exam.
•    Licensed Professional Engineer is a plus.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Work is performed in a shared office space. This role will routinely utilize standard office equipment to perform the core functions listed in this job description. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies (up to 35 lbs.) as well as communicate verbally and electronically. The work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive reading to perform the core functions listed in this job description. While performing the core function of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and stand.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform core functions.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Benefits Offered:

At Central States, we are an ESOP. That means each one of our employees is an owner of the company and receives an allocation of stock every year. This allows all our employees to share in the wealth and success of the company. We also offer:
•    401K – We match up to 4% 
•    Medical
•    Dental
•    Vision
•    Holiday pay
•    Vacation pay
•    Mental health resources
•    Healthcare coordinators
•    Life insurance
•    Health Savings Accounts
•    Flexible Spending Account
•    Short-Term Disability
•    Long-Term Disability
•    Profit-Sharing bonus 
•    Performance based merit increases
•    Education assistance available – Up to $5,250 each year


Central States Manufacturing, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.