Job Description

Job Details

Division: Vulcraft Alabama

Location: Atlanta, GA, United States  

Posting Expires:  October 24th, 2025. 

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

The primary function of the Design Engineer is to design open web steel joists and steel deck and ensure that all products meet the design requirements for projects varying from small gas stations to large athletic stadiums and multimillion square foot warehouses located across the country. The Design Engineer responsibilities also include but are not limited to the following:

• Design work in accordance with industry standards and Vulcraft manufacturing processes

• Review contract documents such as structural drawings, architectural drawings, and project specifications

• Provide direction and technical support to detailers, shop orders, and production teammates during project development, design and fabrication

• Communicate with internal and external customers, including other design professionals

• Be responsive to develop and maintain strong relationships with our direct and indirect partners

• Promote Vulcraft products with specifiers or at conventions

This position is a salaried position plus ROA bonus. Occasional travel is required. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Successful candidates will be expected to train at the Vulcraft Alabama plant for a period of time.

Minimum Requirements:

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering


• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certification


• Be willing to and have the means to travel

Detailed Selection Criteria:

• Communication Skills

• Accountability and Dependability

• Initiative/Innovation

• Teamwork

• Problem Solving and Judgement/Decision Making

• Leadership Presence and Courage

• Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing Work

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in steel design

Experience in construction industry

PE license and/or SE license

Willingness to relocate for future advancement

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace