Structural Design Engineer

The D.S. Brown Company, a Gibraltar Industries Company, founded in 1890, is a worldwide leader and supplier of engineered products to the bridge and highway industry. Headquartered in North Baltimore, Ohio, we actively sell to bridge and pavement contractors, specialty subcontractors, and construction product distributors. We pride ourselves on our quality workforce and reputable products.

About the role

As an experienced Structural Design Engineer, you will review, coordinate, and manage bridge component design projects for key contractors. You will oversee all aspects of the project, including direct communications with contractors and design engineers/owners regarding project requirements, details, status, and technical questions. This role involves creating high-quality shop drawings within budget and meeting drawing submittal and release deadlines. This is an on-site position located in North Baltimore, OH.

Responsibilities

• Performs and oversees structural design of Modular Joints and other products.
• Suggests and implements changes to design and/or drawing standards.
• Provides guidance as the subject matter expert (SME) in multiple product lines.
• Reviews and interprets project design plans and specifications at an expert level.
• Checks fabricated/structural product shop drawings with a high level of detail to ensure accurate products are delivered to customers.
• Manages complex projects and works collaboratively with major bridge contractors.
• Ensures product designs are feasible and economical to produce in conjunction with the Operations team.
• Provides support and guidance in a fabrication environment for highly complex projects.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software to prepare and check engineering documents.
• Computes vertical curves, horizontal curves, grade transitions, slopes, staging, and flared roadways.
• Utilizes company project checklist to minimize errors and provides input for continuous improvement.
• Communicates with colleagues and the Engineering Manager to resolve project and design questions/concerns.
• Coordinates with customers and designers on information requests, technical guidance, and transmittal comments/questions.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives identified in yearly and long-term goals.
• Provides guidance to the Estimating Department for calculating engineering hours and identifying fabrication challenges.
• Offers on-site technical support to evaluate field installations and troubleshoot construction challenges.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to balance workload.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Occasional indirect team leadership and ownership of development opportunities.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary accountability satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, & Mechanical Engineering preferred). 10+ years of experience.
• Core Competencies:
  • Fostering Teamwork
  • Managing Performance
  • Building Collaborative Relationships
  • Customer Orientation
  • Result Orientation
  • Personal Credibility
• Organizational Competencies:
  • Initiative
  • Communication Skills
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Detail Oriented
  • Time Management
• Technical Skills:
  • Company representative for technical advice to design engineers and customers
  • Bridge design and/or structural design
  • Civil roadway design
  • Bridge modular expansion joint design (preferred)
  • Working knowledge of AASHTO, owner standards, and/or other structural design codes
  • Experience using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or MicroStation
  • Structural design calculations, experience with RISA, STAAD, and MathCAD
  • Good geometry and trigonometry skills
  • Understanding of how products are purchased, machined, fabricated
• Licenses/Certifications: Licensed Professional Engineer preferred.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and/or working on a computer.
• Must be able to sit, walk, see, and hear.

Work Conditions

• Environment: Office; production environment may be loud and dirty.
• Travel: Occasional (<10%).

Benefits

Health & Welfare

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Health care & dependent flexible spending plans.
• Free Life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage options.
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive compensation.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Generous 401(k) plan.

Flexibility & Time Off

• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, holidays.
• On-site & hybrid work opportunities available.

Community & Personal Development

• Donation matching and time off to volunteer.
• Educational reimbursement.

About Us

Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. We build solutions that make life better for people and the planet, advancing the art and science of engineering, science, and technology. Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches.