Design Engineer III

Job Description

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation. Learn more at www.mii.com.

Summary

The role of Design Engineer III plays a crucial role in the engineering of the Ultra-Span cold-formed steel trusses and support of our MiTek customers and the building and construction industry. This position requires an active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in good standing with multiple state licensing boards to ensure our products are in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. The expertise required is instrumental in delivering high quality engineering and contributing to the success of our customers. This position reports to the Director of Engineering Manager located in the corporate headquarters in Chesterfield, MO.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

What you will do

• Engineer cold-formed steel truss systems design incorporating permanent truss bracing, temporary construction bracing where required, shear transfer blocking / bracing and lateral truss connections and other project specific requirements

• 30%

• Engineer cold-formed steel trusses, components, and ancillary framing for project specific applications

• 20%

• Engineer repairs for cold-formed steel truss framing, bracing, and connections as required to address field conditions

• 10%

• Mentor Design Engineer I and Design Engineer II team members to support development of technical expertise and engineering judgement

• 10%

• Collaboration and coordination with fabricators and project team architects, engineers, and contractors on project specific design requirements

• 5%

• Develop customized connection details and engineered connections based upon project specific design requirements

• 5%

• Engage with fabricator network to provide designers with engineering support and assist in developing technical training documents and technical reference material

• 5%

• Collaborate with the engineering team to support the development of technical reference material and engineering design tools

• 5%

• Collaboration with the software development team to support software analytical validation, performance assessment and enhancement development

• 5%

• Support special engineering projects, strategic initiatives, and new product R&D initiatives

• 5%

Qualifications

• Bachelors Engineering required ( Civil, Structural, Architectural (Structural), or Mechanical )

• 4+ Years of related experience

• Able to use Microsoft Office Applications

Soft Skills

• Strong skills in algebra, trigonometry, physics, statistics and strength of materials, structural analysis and design.

• Accuracy

• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

• Active Listening

• Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.

• Technical Skills: Must have solid engineering/technical skills, including attention to detail.

• Safety: Must have an outstanding safety record and follow all safety policies and procedures.

• Quality: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Monitor own work to ensure quality. Apply feedback to improve performance. Look for ways to improve and promote quality

• Quantity: Meet productivity standards without diminishing quality of work. Strive to increase productivity. Work at keeping waste down. Complete work in a timely manner.

• Dependability: Take responsibility for own action. Follow instructions, responds to management directions.

• Initiative: Readily volunteers. Undertake self-development activities. Seek increased responsibilities. Take independent action. Ask for and offer assistance whenever needed.

• Attendance during regular work hours and overtime as required.

• Ability to interact professionally with others; including co-workers, vendors and customers.

Licenses and Certifications:

• License and Certifications: Licensed Professional Engineer

• Any State Board

• Licenses / Certification Details: With ability to obtain additional state licenses as needed

• Time Frame: within 1 Year

• Required / Preferred: Required

Physical Demands

This role is performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform the duties of the role.

In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay For Equal Work Act, the pay range for this position is estimated at $91-$134k/year. Base pay offered may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Please visit www.mii.com/about/careers/ to learn more about MiTek's benefit opportunities.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.

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