Senior Structural Engineer

This role is in Des Moines, IA.

Who We Are:

LeMar Industries is a subsidiary of Brock Grain Systems, a division of CTB, Inc. – a Berkshire Hathaway Company. CTB’s core purpose is Helping to Feed a Hungry World® through several business units that manufacture and supply systems and solutions primarily for the agricultural supply chain. LeMar complements Brock’s line of grain storage, handling, conditioning and drying, and structural systems by providing Leadership Through Innovation® with grain sweeps, towers and catwalks for grain bins. LeMar also offers temporary grain storage solutions and specialty fabrication services for the agricultural and aggregate industries. To continue our strong reputation, we need talented people looking to grow their careers while working toward our global mission. We hope you will join us in this journey!

What You Will Accomplish:

As the Sr. Structural Engineer, you will be an essential part of the engineering team designing, quoting, and detailing high-quality structural products for our customers in an ethical, focused, and professional manner within the Agricultural industry.

What You Will Do:

Perform structural design and analysis calculations utilizing governing code & standards, engineering formulas, skills, and expertise.

Layout and detail portions of projects using schematic layout by project lead engineer.

Provide drawings for own designs and produces sketches to incorporate in drawings by Detailers.

Review, analyze, and apply modeling results to code conformance requirements.

Utilize a gated design process while keeping a master project list to communicate progress.

Assist with gathering specifications and quoting as needed.

Assist with field support of structural products, communicating in a clear and prompt manner. Site visits may be preferred, but rare.

Create and develop new structural designs to meet or exceed customer & regulatory needs.

Coordinate and support prototype construction and validates the product to ensure it meets design and cost specifications.

Position Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Experience: 4+ years of structural steel design; Experience in agriculture or industrial projects preferred

Certification(s): PE or willingness to achieve PE within one year

Functional Skills: Exceptional understanding of structural analysis and structural steel design: AISC 360, AISC 341; Knowledge of codes including: International Building Code, ASCE 7. OSHA 1910; Detailed and analytical; thorough and organized; Experience balancing project risk and cost – ensuring product is affordable while maintaining quality expectations

Technology Aptitude/Skills: Exceptional experience with 3D Structural Analysis Software (RISA 3D is preferred); Previous experience with AutoCAD or other 3D design software; Proficient with MS Office

Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Strong presentation skills

Leadership/Behaviors: Ability to engage with other team members, consultants, customers, and others to meet agreed timelines and budgets; Proven success with setting reasonable yet aggressive project plans/timelines; Willing to take a risk to meet objectives; Innovative and creative; Comfortable working independently yet also very collaborative; High level of integrity; Self-directed with a strong customer-focus; Capable of managing ambiguity as well as changing and competing priorities; Strong sense of urgency and a willingness to take ownership/accountability for projects

Culture Match Behaviors: Open communication; Can initiate dialog to help find solutions; Team player; Willing to share information respectfully to help develop others and adhere to best practices

Other Important Information:

Salary: Salary is commensurate with proven expertise.

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Core Hours: 7:00am-5:00pm (will work between 8-9 hours within this time frame)

Typical Work Week: M-F; approximately 45 hour per week on average

Direct Reports: None

Work Conditions: Primarily an office environment with visits to Manufacturing areas and Customer/Job Locations

Travel: Up to 10% (job site/dealer locations, trade shows)