Civil/Structural R&D Engineer
steel dynamicsFort Wayne, IN
Civil/Structural R&D Engineer
steel dynamicsFort Wayne, INLead L6
Engineering ServicesFabricated Structural Metal ManufacturingResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)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:
- RequiredThorough 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 AutoCADFamiliarity with structural design software such as STAAD, RISA, or MASTANFamiliarity 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
- PreferredProfessional 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.
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Category: Engineering
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Level
Lead L6
Location
Fort Wayne, IN
Occupation
Civil Engineers
Industry
Engineering Services
Posted
44 days ago