New Millennium Building Systems

Engineering and fabricating steel building systems

Civil/Structural R&D Engineer

Structural EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFort Wayne, IN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Thoroughly understand the Steel Joist Institute (SJI) and Steel Deck Institute (SDI) specifications and design guides.
Be familiar with the International Building Code (IBC), American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), and American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) steel design specifications.
Be capable of interpreting specifications to provide answers to plant personnel.
Be proficient in Excel, MathCAD, and AutoCAD.
Be familiar with structural design software such as STAAD, RISA, or MASTAN.
Be familiar with or willing to learn ANSYS structural modeling.
Be familiar with or willing to learn how to use testing equipment.
Understand software development and data flow.
Understand engineering department processes.
Understand fabrication techniques for joists, bridging, and deck.
Be able to gather input and gain buy-in from plant personnel.
Have current industry involvement, or be willing to become involved, in organizations such as SJI and SDI.
Be able to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative and interest in research.
Balance economic considerations with sound engineering practices.
Be willing and able to drive projects and produce results.
Have a minimum BS degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
Hold Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
Be able to understand and perform basic programming.
Be able to interact with academics in the industry and help identify research and development projects to pursue.

Responsibilities

Manage R&D projects through completion as new products or procedures.
Perform structural modeling to develop new design procedures.
Assist in developing design and detailing software by specifying project requirements and testing updates.
Assist in obtaining and maintaining certifications with independent bodies such as ICC-ES, the City of Los Angeles, UL, and FM.
Develop testing parameters and write test reports.
Perform physical testing of products and materials.

Desired Qualifications

Have a PhD in Civil, Structural, or Materials Engineering.

Overview

Manage R&D projects to fruition as new products or procedures.

Responsibilities

Structural modeling for development of new design procedures
Aid in development of design and detailing software by specifying project requirements and testing updates.
Aid in obtaining and maintaining various certifications with independent bodies such as ICC-ES, City of LA, UL, FM, etc.
Develop testing parameters and write test reports
Perform physical testing of products and materials.

Qualifications

Required

Thorough understanding of the SJI & SDI specifications and design guides
Familiarity with IBC, AISC and AISI steel design specifications
Capable of digging into the specifications to provide answers to plant personnel
Proficient in use of Excel, MathCAD and AutoCAD
Familiarity with structural design software such as STAAD, RISA, or MASTAN
Familiarity with or willingness to learn ANSYS structural modeling
Familiarity with or willingness to learn use of testing equipment
Understanding of software development and data flow
Understanding of engineering department processes
Understanding of fabrication techniques for joist / bridging / deck
Ability to gather input and earn buy in from plant personnel
Current industry involvement, or willingness to get involved (SJI, SDI, etc.)
Self-starter, passionate about research, able to work with minimal supervision
Balancing economics with sound engineering practices
Willing and able to drive projects and produce results
Minimum of BS degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
This is a non-remote position located in our Fort Wayne, IN office

Preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
Ability to understand and perform basic programming
Ability to interact with academics in the industry and help with identifying which research and development projects to pursue
PhD in Civil, Structural, or Materials Engineering

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.

About the Company

New Millennium Building Systems

Engineering and fabricating steel building systems

New Millennium Building Systems designs and fabricates steel building systems and components for low-rise and multi-story construction, including steel joists, girders and trusses, decking, and long-span composite floor solutions. Its engineering and fabrication capabilities support custom architectural and structural requirements, using BIM-based design to streamline project workflows. The company operates six steel fabrication facilities across the continental U.S. and is the nation’s second-largest producer of steel joists and decking, backed by Steel Dynamics. Its goal is to grow nationally by offering a broad, integrated product line that optimizes steel construction projects and serves commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, and government markets.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: United States
Founded: 1999

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