Designer II

Company Description

For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!   

Job Description

The Engineering department provides safe, creative, quality and “in place cost efficient” structural and construction engineering solutions for internal customers (e.g. manufacturing, project management and field erection) as well as external customers with superior customer service.

The Designer II uses engineering systems and drawings to provide project coordination and structural design services and models for customers.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides well utilized designs of members and connections for Detailing and Manufacturing that meet customer’s requirements.
• Assures building’s structural integrity and safety
• Develops own advanced product and procedure knowledge and improves technical knowledge
• Focuses on achieving department objective and profitability goals and continuous improvement as part of a high performance work team
• Assures customer design service needs are met by meeting design schedules
• Collaborates with project teams to discuss problems and challenges and help create solutions to move forward in a cost effective and efficient manner
• Provides technical assistance to customers on specific projects as well as to new entry level Designers
• Develops structural quotes

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience Qualifications    

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• 2 years of pre-engineered building (PEB) or related work experience
• Solid knowledge of building codes and specifications

Preferred Education & Experience Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
• AutoCAD experience
• Competent in company systems applications
• Basic knowledge of company product and design procedures
• Knowledgeable in steel design

Technical Skills & Competencies

• PC competence (Including Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Listening
• Action oriented
• Functional and technical skills
• Drive for results
• Self-development
• Customer focus
• Integrity and trust
• Technical learning
• Perseverance
• Ethics and values
• Problem solving
• Time management
• Peer relationships

Additional Information

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.