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.
