Civil/Structural R&D Engineer
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Steel Dynamics, Inc.
Fort Wayne, IN, US
Summary
Manage R&D projects to develop new products and procedures through structural modeling and physical testing. Coordinate with independent bodies for certifications and collaborate with plant personnel to implement design updates.
Job Description
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.
Steel Dynamics is one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States, based on estimated annual steelmaking and metals recycling capability, with facilities located throughout the United States, and in Mexico. Steel Dynamics produces steel products, including hot roll, cold roll, and coated sheet steel, structural steel beams and shapes, rail, engineered special-bar-quality steel, cold finished steel, merchant bar products, specialty steel sections and steel joists and deck. In addition, the company produces liquid pig iron and processes and sells ferrous and nonferrous scrap.
Founded
1993
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Fort Wayne, IN
Steel Dynamics is one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States, based on estimated annual steelmaking and metals recycling capability, with facilities located throughout the United States, and in Mexico. Steel Dynamics produces steel products, including hot roll, cold roll, and coated sheet steel, structural steel beams and shapes, rail, engineered special-bar-quality steel, cold finished steel, merchant bar products, specialty steel sections and steel joists and deck. In addition, the company produces liquid pig iron and processes and sells ferrous and nonferrous scrap.
Founded
1993
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Fort Wayne, IN
