Structural Design Engineer (Entry Level)

Chief Buildings is currently seeking an entry level Structural Design Engineer to join the Chief team. This position will perform structural analysis and design for materials provided by Chief Buildings in accordance with the appropriate design criteria (building codes and loads), steel specifications, customer’s agreement to purchase, and Chief’s design practices.
 

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform structural design of primary and secondary structural framing and connections on building orders.
• Become and remain current in knowledge and proficient in use of AISC and AISI material specifications, current and recent editions of ASCE 7 and IBC, and the MBA Building Systems Manual. Demonstrate the ability to become proficient in various city, county, state, and international building codes.
• Develop efficient, timely, legible, and easy to comprehend documentation of engineering designs and builder/customer interface information.
• Work with drafting on shop fabrication and field erection details of engineering designs.
• Keep good established communication with all engineering and drafting department personnel during correlation of design/detail aspects as a building order proceeds through the engineering and drafting departments.
• Review drawings prepared by drafting to confirm that engineer’s design intent was properly understood and incorporated into drawings.
• Exercise sound judgement on designs/details affecting economics of field erection versus plant fabrication.
• Work toward a Professional Engineering Licensure.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering, and/or master’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or other related degree.
• Degree from ABET accreditation and sufficient for future professional engineer licensure
• No professional engineer licensure required but Fundamentals Exam (FE/EIT exam) passed or passed within 6 months of starting employment.

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,200 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A division of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of metal buildings including multi-story offices, churches and schools, as well as buildings for retail businesses and industrial use since 1966. Every building is customized to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Nebraska, Indiana, and South Carolina.

Our Benefits:

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid vacation and PTO policies
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life Insurance
• Wellness program
• 401(k) retirement with company match
• Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And much more.

**Chief Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the basis of equal employment opportunity for all and to providing employees and applicants with a work atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on professional demand, job requirements and qualifications, without regard to color, race, family status, religion or belief, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the settings in which work is being completed. Chief Industries Inc. will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Chief Industries Inc. encourages all to apply for any available jobs. If you need additional assistance with the application process, please call 308-389-7200.**