What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer position at Nucor Corporation?
Job Details
Division: Vulcraft Alabama
Location: Fort Payne, AL, United States
Posting Expires: December 31st, 2025.
Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.
Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.
Basic Job Functions:
The primary function of the Design Engineer is to design open web steel joists and steel deck and ensure that all products meet the design requirements for projects varying from small gas stations to large athletic stadiums and multimillion square foot warehouses located across the country. The Design Engineer responsibilities also include but are not limited to the following:
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 Requirements:
Division: Vulcraft Alabama
Location: Fort Payne, AL, United States
Posting Expires: December 31st, 2025.
Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.
Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.
Basic Job Functions:
The primary function of the Design Engineer is to design open web steel joists and steel deck and ensure that all products meet the design requirements for projects varying from small gas stations to large athletic stadiums and multimillion square foot warehouses located across the country. The Design Engineer responsibilities also include but are not limited to the following:
- Design work in accordance with industry standards and Vulcraft manufacturing processes
- Review contract documents such as structural drawings, architectural drawings, and project specifications
- Provide direction and technical support to detailers, shop orders, and production teammates during project development, design and fabrication
- Communicate with internal and external customers, including other design professionals
- Be responsive to develop and maintain strong relationships with our direct and indirect partners
- Promote Vulcraft products with specifiers or at conventions
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 Requirements:
- B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certification
- Be willing to and have the means to travel
- Communication Skills
- Accountability and Dependability
- Initiative/Innovation
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving and Judgement/Decision Making
- Leadership Presence and Courage
- Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing Work
- Experience in steel design
- Experience in construction industry
- PE license and/or SE license
- Willingness to relocate for future advancement