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Mechanical Project Engineer

Nucor Corporation
Darlington, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025 CLOSED ON 1/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Project Engineer position at Nucor Corporation?

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel South Carolina

Location: Darlington , SC , United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

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:

Nucor Steel South Carolina (Darlington, SC) is seeking applicants for the position of Mechanical Project Engineer. The role of Mechanical Project Engineer includes but is not limited to providing technical support for maintenance and operations, planning, scheduling, installation/commissioning coordination efforts for capital projects, maintaining and updating drawings and equipment manuals both digitally and printing and assisting with setup of preventative and predictive maintenance programs. Candidate must be willing to work scheduled/unscheduled overtime, weekends/holidays. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (Nucor will not sponsor the need for a visa).

We represent one of the most stable and fastest growing Fortune 100 manufacturing companies in the United States. We believe that teamwork and safety are critical to our work environment. We are looking for professional, solid performing individuals who desire to build a long-term career with our company, which takes pride in never having a layoff in our 40-plus year history. Advancement opportunities are available for teammates who perform at an extraordinary level. We are an environmentally friendly company that takes pride in being the nation’s largest recycler of scrap steel.

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 Qualifications:

  • 4-year Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in the steel making industry.
  • Prior leadership experience.
  • Project Management certification
  • Proficient with AutoCAD/SolidWorks software

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace

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