Design Engineer

Role Overview

• Responsible for the structural analysis and design of utility transmission and distribution structures fabricated by the Valmont Utility Division, Steel Group
• Handle full design responsibilities for quotes and orders, and provide general support to drafting and sales
• Plan and manage design workflows to meet project milestones
• Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure customer specifications are met and designs are efficient and manufacturable
• Analyze and design steel utility structures (primarily transmission and distribution) using structural design software, including Finite Element Method (IMPAX)
• Balance safety, manufacturability, and cost-efficiency in all designs
• Interpret customer specifications, market needs, and sales input to develop compliant, practical solutions
• Prepare and communicate engineering data for quotes and orders, including weight estimates and cost-related details
• Support Drafting team to ensure design accuracy and timely order processing
• Review engineering and shop drawings, and evaluate as-built products for alignment with design intent
• Coordinate workflow and project milestones to ensure on-time delivery
• Provide internal and external technical support, including to customers, consultants, and contractors
• Maintain effective communication through phone, email, and in-person interactions
• May provide guidance to drafters and junior design staff
• Participate in product and process improvement discussions to enhance team efficiency and morale
• Recommend and coordinate testing to confirm theoretical designs when necessary
• Ensure design compliance with Valmont, industry, and national codes and standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering, with 2–5+ years of structural design experience preferred
• EIT certification required; Mechanical Engineering candidates must be willing to obtain EIT certification
• Proficiency in structural engineering principles and 3D CAD (AutoCAD)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k 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, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more