Associate Design Engineer

About the Position Location: Valley, NE or Tulsa, OK (onsite)

A Brief Summary of this Position: The Associate Engineer is responsible for the structural analysis and design of standard products to be quoted and fabricated by the Valmont Utility Division, Steel Group. Included in this is design responsibility for processing quotations and orders and general design engineering support for drafting and sales. In this individual contributor role, the incumbent is responsible for completing engineering designs to meet project requirements as defined by customers. The incumbent works on the Engineering Team who has responsibility for the design of product for quotation requests and orders. In addition, the incumbent plans, and monitors workflow of design activities to meet milestone dates for projects assigned. The Associate Engineer will consult with senior engineers on the team to ensure that customer specifications are met, and designs are feasible and efficient for manufacturing.

Essential Functions Reports to Site Engineering Supervisor/Manager

Perform routine engineering work requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related design tasks

Analyze and design structures by Finite Element Method and other structural design software to appropriate codes taking into consideration public safety, manufacturability, and minimum cost

Interpret customer specifications, customer needs, and market/sales needs

Communicate engineering data to customers both internal and external

Build and foster internal relationships and communications that promote a professional attitude towards the work and the office environment

Assisting with pricing and quoting information as it relates to engineering

Possess an innate curiosity to improve processes and procedures that will improve the Design team

Other Details about the Role Perform the analysis and design of standard products, with support of senior level engineers

During training, work will be reviewed by project, senior engineers, or supervisor

Assists internal personnel (i.e., drafters, project administrators, etc.) in the review and interpretation of any design work generated either manually or with a computer design program

Limited customer contact by telephone, written communication, and occasional personal visits

Occasionally works with manufacturing personnel to ensure that any product designed can be manufactured efficiently

Coordinates daily activities with team members to ensure the most efficient use of time, and flow of work activities through the work team

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other related engineering field with 0-2 years of experience

Technical competence in structural engineering

Strengths in interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt and professionally communicate with a variety of people

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Products including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Ability to solve complex problems with high attention to detail and work in a fast‑paced environment subject to specific deadlines

Highly Qualified Candidates Engineer‑in‑Training Certificate

CAD skills

Knowledge or understanding of computer programming

The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner and be an integral part of a team environment

Benefits Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid short‑term and long‑term disability including maternity leave

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type2 diabetes reversal, one‑on‑one health coaching, mortgage services and more

EEO Statement Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email [email protected].

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