Steel Dynamics

Circular steel producer and metals recycler

Joist Designer

Structural EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSalem, VA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Good verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient computer skills.
Basic understanding of geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to visualize how elements fit together in three dimensions when working with two-dimensional drawings.
Willingness to work beyond typical duties to assist co-workers and customers.
Willingness and ability to work 50 or more hours per week during busy seasons.
Prior experience in the steel joist industry is a plus.
A design-related degree with knowledge of statics and materials is a plus.

Responsibilities

Read and understand production bills of material, structural drawings, and steel erection drawings to produce accurate shop orders for production.
Enter data and design open web steel joists and steel decking in a proprietary design program.
Prepare shop orders and details for production.
Check designs and shop orders prepared by other designers.
Handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
Meet schedules for assigned projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience in the steel joist industry.
A design-related degree with knowledge of statics and materials.

Overview

Read and understand production bills of material, structural drawings and steel erection drawings to produce accurate shoporders for production.

Responsibilities

Data entry and design of open web steel joists and steel decking in proprietary design program
Prepare shop orders and details for production
Check designs and shop orders for other designers
Handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, production driven environment
Meet schedules for assigned projects
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Good verbal and written communication skills
Proficient computer skills
Basic understanding in geometry and trigonometry
Ability to visualize how elements fit together in 3D when working with 2D drawings
Willingness to go beyond typical duties to assist co-workers and customers
Willing and able to work 50+ hours/week during busy seasons
Prior experience in the steel joist industry is a plus
Design related degree with knowledge of statics and materials is a plus

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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