Civil/Structural R&D Engineer

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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.