Structural Steel Connection Engineer

Job Description

Salary: $65K - negotiable with experience

Project PLEASE READ FULL JOB DESCRIPTION, and APPLY ONLY IF YOU MEET THE FULL QUALIFICATIONS

with experience in Structural Fabrication

About the Company

SC Steel, LLC was established January 2, 2018, as a subsidiary of FabSouth and acquired the assets of SMI-Owen Steel Company, Inc. on April 1, 2018. SMI-Owen Steel Company had owned the business since 1994 when they acquired it from South Carolina Steel Company. The Upstate South Carolina facility has been in operation at this location since 1952.

Job Overview

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Connection Engineer for structural steel fabrication. This team member will evaluate structural design drawings provided by the Engineer of Record to design structural steel connections that meet all design criteria and applicable loads while also providing fabrication-friendly connections that support the fabrication plant's productivity goals.

Roles and Responsibilities

Design structural steel connections including braced frame connections, truss connections, moment connections, and miscellaneous shear connections

Review detailed shop drawings to ensure that designs are incorporated correctly

Coordinate with Project Management and Project Engineering to provide economical and efficient connection designs

Provide solutions to field and shop errors to facilitate fabrication and installation

Review structural contract drawings for value engineering opportunities as it relates to fabrication and installation.

Desired Traits

Knowledge of AISC Codes, AISC Seismic Design Manual, and AWS Welding Codes

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MathCAD, Bluebeam

Professional attitude and character that supports our Core Values and Business Philosophy

PE License or desire to obtain PE License in future

Experience with structural analysis programs (Ram, Ram Elements)

Knowledge of structural steel detailing software (Tekla, SDS/2)

Understanding of structural steel fabrication and installation processes

Knowledge of structural steel and building design including ASCE 7 & IBC

Experience designing structural steel connections or structural steel design

Education/Training/Experience

B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering from a 4 year accredited college and EIT certification

Additional Expectations

Safety Our basic philosophy is to not take chances No amount of personal risk is worth any amount of production.

Quality Focus on identifying quality issues and errors and take the lead in developing corrective actions

Communication daily and weekly communication with detailing coordinators and contracted detailers to maintain a smooth schedule and work through any issues

Equal Opportunity Statement

SC Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Full-time