Structural Steel Engineer

Structural Engineer

Company

United Steel Fabrication LLC

Location

Fyffe, AL

Job Type

Full-time

About the Role

United Steel Fabrication LLC is seeking a Structural Engineer to support structural steel fabrication projects from design review through shop production. This role will help review contract documents, design and check structural steel connections, coordinate with detailers and project teams, and ensure fabrication work meets applicable codes, specifications, and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong structural steel knowledge, practical problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with project managers, detailers, shop supervisors, erectors, and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Review structural drawings, specifications, addenda, and project requirements for steel fabrication scope.
• Design, review, and check structural steel connections, including shear, moment, bracing, base plate, embed, and miscellaneous steel connections.
• Coordinate with steel detailers to resolve drawing questions, connection requirements, and constructability issues.
• Review shop drawings and erection drawings for engineering accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project documents.
• Prepare engineering calculations, sketches, connection notes, and sealed documents as required.
• Respond to RFIs, engineer comments, and customer questions in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist project management and estimating with technical review of bids, scope gaps, change orders, and fabrication impacts.
• Support shop operations by helping resolve fit-up, tolerance, material, and field coordination issues.
• Verify work aligns with applicable codes and standards, including AISC, IBC, AWS, and OSHA-related safety expectations.
• Maintain organized project records, calculations, revisions, and approval documentation.
• Promote a safety-first mindset and support quality workmanship throughout the fabrication process.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related engineering field.
• Experience with structural steel design, steel connection design, or steel fabrication/detailing.
• Working knowledge of AISC steel design standards and common structural steel framing systems.
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, architectural drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Strong math, technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with engineering/design software and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Professional, dependable, and willing to work closely with both office and shop teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer Intern / EIT certification.
• 3+ years of structural steel engineering, connection design, fabrication, or construction experience.
• Experience with SDS2, Tekla, RAM, RISA, STAAD, Enercalc, IDEA StatiCa, Hilti PROFIS, or similar software.
• Familiarity with steel fabrication processes, erection sequencing, welding, bolting, and material handling.
• Experience reviewing and responding to engineer-of-record comments.
• Knowledge of AWS welding requirements and common shop quality control practices.

Physical / Work Environment Requirements

• Primarily office-based engineering work with regular interaction with fabrication shop personnel.
• Ability to walk through shop areas, observe fabrication work, and follow all required PPE and safety rules.
• Ability to sit, stand, use a computer, review drawings, and communicate by phone, email, and in person.
• Occasional jobsite visits may be required depending on project needs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience, licensing, and qualifications.
• Benefits available per company policy.
• Opportunity to work directly with project management, detailing, fabrication, and leadership teams.
• Long-term growth opportunity in a structural steel fabrication environment.