Civil/Structural R&D Engineer

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.