Job Description
As a Design Engineer you will work closely with the engineering team, our national network of fabricators, and the project team of architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver high performance cold-formed steel solutions.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
- ngineer cold-formed steel trusses, components, and ancillary framing for project specific applications – 20%
- Engineer repairs for cold-formed steel truss framing, bracing, and connections as required to address field conditions – 20%
- Engineer cold-formed steel truss systems design incorporating permanent truss bracing, temporary construction bracing where required, shear transfer blocking / bracing and lateral truss connections and other project specific requirements – 20%
- Engage with the other members of the engineering team to support the development of technical expertise and engineering judgement within the team through mentoring and collaboration. – 10%
- Collaboration and coordination with fabricators and project team architects, engineers, and contractors on project specific design requirements – 5%
- Develop customized connection details and engineered connections based upon project specific design requirements – 5%
- Engage with fabricator network to provide designers with engineering support and assist in developing technical training documents and technical reference material – 5%
- Collaborate with the engineering team to support the development of technical reference material and engineering design tools – 5%
- Collaboration with the software development team to support software analytical validation, performance assessment and enhancement development – 5%
- Support special engineering projects, strategic initiatives, and new product R&D initiatives – 5%
- Responsibly perform essential job functions and additional accountabilities with direction from leadership and oversight as appropriate.
- Individuals are preferred to have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, are highly encouraged to pursue registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and it is desirable to pursue registration as and Structural Engineer (S.E.).
- Individuals are encouraged to participate in professional industry associations, code committees, etc.
Essential Functions:
- Engineer cold-formed steel trusses, components, and ancillary framing for project specific applications – 20%
- Engineer repairs for cold-formed steel truss framing, bracing, and connections as required to address field conditions – 20%
- Engineer cold-formed steel truss systems design incorporating permanent truss bracing, temporary construction bracing where required, shear transfer blocking / bracing and lateral truss connections and other project specific requirements – 20%
- Engage with the other members of the engineering team to support the development of technical expertise and engineering judgement within the team through mentoring and collaboration. – 10%
- Collaboration and coordination with fabricators and project team architects, engineers, and contractors on project specific design requirements – 5%
- Develop customized connection details and engineered connections based upon project specific design requirements – 5%
- Engage with fabricator network to provide designers with engineering support and assist in developing technical training documents and technical reference material – 5%
- Collaborate with the engineering team to support the development of technical reference material and engineering design tools – 5%
- Collaboration with the software development team to support software analytical validation, performance assessment and enhancement development – 5%
- Support special engineering projects, strategic initiatives, and new product R&D initiatives – 5%
- Responsibly perform essential job functions and additional accountabilities with direction from leadership and oversight as appropriate.
- Individuals are preferred to have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, are highly encouraged to pursue registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and it is desirable to pursue registration as and Structural Engineer (S.E.).
- Individuals are encouraged to participate in professional industry associations, code committees, etc.
Skills & Abilities:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited University in Civil/Structural or Architectural Engineering (Structural).
- Experience: 0-2 years of engineering experience in civil / structural engineering and knowledge of the building construction industry, obtained through a combination of experience and education. Cold-formed steel knowledge and design experience desirable.
- Computer Skills: MS Office suite of products. AutoCAD or other drafting software experience desirable.
- Other Requirements: Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) highly encouraged. Displays strong ability to work independently with direction and oversight.
MiTek Perks:
- Flexible Paid Time Off - take as much time off as you need!
- Benefits begin on Day 1!
- Profit Sharing Plan and Annual Incentive Plan
- 13 Paid Holidays
- 401k Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Parental Leave
- A variety of Medical, Dental and Vision Plans to choose from
- Short-Term Disability Coverage, Long-Term Disability Coverage and Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career advancement and training opportunities!
MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.
MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.
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