Civil/Structural Design Engineer

Note: Ideal candidates will be local to the area; however, relocation assistance may be considered for the right individual. At this time, sponsorship is not available. While the position is posted as a Design Engineer role, we are open to candidates with a range of experience levels. The final title and level may be adjusted based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

This full-time, on-site Design Engineer role at our Bellville, TX plant focuses on engineering, designing, and drafting prestressed concrete poles to meet project objectives. Responsibilities include structural analysis, product design, customer support, collaboration with sales and operations, and ensuring manufacturability through consultation with internal teams. Continuous learning of assemblies and manufacturing processes is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Report to the Concrete Engineering Manager with no direct reports.

• Perform structural analysis and product design using Finite Element Methods and other software, balancing safety and cost.

• Interpret customer specifications, fabrication processes, and quality standards.

• Communicate engineering data to customers, sales, and internal teams, including cost and design reviews.

• Recommend design improvements, testing needs, and updates to design methods and procedures.

• Support cost reduction, manufacturing changes, product improvements, and field problem resolution.

• Provide technical direction for design reviews and cross-functional projects.

• Maintain strong relationships with customers, operations, and other departments.

• Continuously advance technical skills and stay current with manufacturing capabilities.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with at least five years of structural engineering experience, ideally within Civil or Structural Engineering disciplines.

• Strong communication, design, and 3D CAD skills; mechanical/spatial aptitude.

• Proficiency in MS Office; up to 10% travel (including international).

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

• Experience with transmission line design, prestressed concrete, Finite Element Analysis, and FEA testing.

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Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• 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