Structural Design Engineer

Nucor Corporation

. Design all aspects of metal building systems, including structural steel, wall and roof panels, secondary members, and stability bracing .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeEl Paso • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $84,885 - $103,174 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing metal building systems, ensuring compliance with industry codes and standards while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in structural analysis and committed to safety and cost-effective solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor Of Science In Civil EngineeringFundamentals Of Engineering ExamStructural Steel DesignMetal Building SystemsBuilding Codes Compliance

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Hard Skills

Structural DesignPanel AnalysisBracing AnalysisSecondary Member DesignSafety Policy Implementation

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Proprietary Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Fundamentals Of Engineering Certification

Industry Keywords

Metal Building SystemsStructural EngineeringBuilding ConstructionIndustry CodesStandard Industry Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design all aspects of metal building systems, including structural steel, wall and roof panels, secondary members, and stability bracing
Develop safe and economical structures that fulfill project requirements and comply with industry codes and standards
Use proprietary software for frame, secondary, bracing, crane, mezzanine, and panel analysis
Work with the Detailing Department and other team members to communicate design requirements
Review and check structural drawings for accuracy
Collaborate with teams across the division to find innovative solutions
Contribute to sales growth and profitability through safe, accurate, and cost-effective metal building systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET Accredited school, completed by start date
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam prior to hire date
Proficient in verbal and written communication in English
Legally authorized to work in the United States; Nucor will not sponsor a visa now or in the future
Ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards
Preferred: educational focus on structural engineering
Preferred: basic knowledge of building construction
Preferred: understanding of current building codes and standard industry practices
Preferred: experience with pre-engineered metal building systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonuses
Annual return on assets bonus (5-year average: 20.7%)
Annual profit sharing (5-year average: 20.4% of eligible earnings)
Work/life balance
Variety of benefits and performance incentives
Professional and personal development opportunities
Cross-training opportunities
Performance-based compensation
No-layoff practice
Safety-focused workplace