Steel Dynamics

Circular steel producer and metals recycler

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 and Steel Deck Institute specifications and design guides.
Be familiar with the International Building Code, American Institute of Steel Construction, and American Iron and Steel Institute 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 from plant personnel and obtain their support.
Have current industry involvement, or be willing to become involved, with the Steel Joist Institute, Steel Deck Institute, or similar organizations.
Be a self-starter with an ability to conduct research and work with minimal supervision.
Balance economic considerations with sound engineering practices.
Be willing and able to drive projects and produce results.
Have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
The position is non-remote and located in the Fort Wayne, Indiana office.

Responsibilities

Manage research and development projects through completion as new products or procedures.
Perform structural modeling for the development of new design procedures.
Aid in developing design and detailing software by specifying project requirements and testing updates.
Aid in obtaining and maintaining certifications with independent bodies such as ICC-ES, the City of Los Angeles, Underwriters Laboratories, and FM Approvals.
Develop testing parameters and write test reports.
Perform physical testing of products and materials.

Desired Qualifications

Professional Engineer licensure.
Understand and perform basic programming.
Interact with academics in the industry and help identify which research and development projects to pursue.
Hold 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

Steel Dynamics

Circular steel producer and metals recycler

Steel Dynamics is a major North American steel producer and metals recycler that uses a circular manufacturing model. It melts recycled scrap in electric arc furnaces to make steel and then feeds its own mills, with additional fabrication of structural steel products, into a nationwide supply chain. The company differentiates itself through true circularity and vertical integration, recycling metals directly into steel and offering a diversified mix of steel, recycled metals, and fabricated components. Its goal is to lower carbon emissions, increase recycled content, and expand market share in traditional steel markets and sustainable new applications like aluminum can body stock.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Fort Wayne, IN
Founded: 1993

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