Product Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

Our company produces engineered steel structures for critical infrastructure.

Product Design Engineer Role

The Product Design Engineer plans and formulates design structures while performing comprehensive structural analysis and providing design recommendations.

Product Design Engineer Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines using dedicated structural engineering software

• Create comprehensive drawing packages within the utility infrastructure industry for steel structure poles used for transmission line systems

• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to the internal engineering team

• Communicate directly with customers to gain technical clarifications and drive project decisions

• Perform computer modeling and sizing of structures and transmission line components

• Prepare detailed engineering drawings from rough sketches, verbal instructions, or notes using computer-aided design tools

• Execute problem analysis, design layout, and calculations on a variety of non-routine assignments

• Coordinate with drafting and detailing personnel to translate design data into final production drawings

• Organize, create, and maintain drawing structures and drawing packages within the tracking system

• Analyze technical reports, physical tests, and engineering drawings to accurately plan project specifications

• Apply safety codes, utility standards, and industry regulatory frameworks to ensure full project compliance

• Assist manufacturing shop personnel with resolving floor and fabrication issues as needed

Product Design Engineer Reporting Relationships

The Product Design Engineer reports directly to the Engineering Manager. This position provides mentorship to the engineering team but does not have direct supervisory management reports.

About You

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

• Hold a Professional Engineer certification or demonstrate the capacity to obtain one

• Demonstrate three or more years of experience designing steel pole structures for electrical transmission, substation, and distribution applications

• Exhibit proficiency in standard industry design tools, specifically PLS-Pole and AutoCAD

• Bring direct experience working with heavy structural fabrication and tower structures

• Comprehend and interpret safety codes, utility standards, and regulatory frameworks

• Maintain excellent verbal and written communication skills to interface effectively with customers and internal stakeholders

• Demonstrate strong analytical skills to execute complex structural calculations and evaluate engineering changes

• Possess the ability to work effectively on diverse, non-routine assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques

• Manage time efficiently to complete assigned design packages within specified project scopes, budgeted hours, and delivery deadlines

Next Steps

If being analytical and collaborative describes you, we would like to hear from you.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer: We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, medical condition, marital or protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions: • Able to sit at a desk to perform job duties • Ability to occasionally pull, push, carry, or lift tools, equipment, or materials weighing 50 lbs or less • Adhere to all Safety Policies and Procedures, including, but not limited to, proper PPE, and Daily Equipment Inspections when engaging with welding equipment and tools

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