Valmont Industries, Inc. · 5 hours ago
Design Engineer
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expValmont Industries, Inc. is a Fortune 1000 company focused on advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure. The Design Engineer role involves structural analysis and design of utility transmission and distribution structures, managing design workflows, and collaborating with senior engineers to meet customer specifications.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Analyzes and designs steel utility structures (primarily transmission and distribution) using structural design software, including Finite Element Method (IMPAX)
Balances safety, manufacturability, and cost-efficiency in all designs
Interprets customer specifications, market needs, and sales input to develop compliant, practical solutions
Prepares and communicates engineering data for quotes and orders, including weight estimates and cost-related details
Supports Drafting team to ensure design accuracy and timely order processing
Reviews engineering and shop drawings, and evaluates as-built products for alignment with design intent
Coordinates workflow and project milestones to ensure on-time delivery
Provides internal and external technical support, including to customers, consultants, and contractors
Maintains effective communication through phone, email, and in-person interactions
May provide guidance to drafters and junior design staff
Participates in product and process improvement discussions to enhance team efficiency and morale
Recommends and coordinates testing to confirm theoretical designs when necessary
Ensures design compliance with Valmont, industry, and national codes and standards
Handles both standard and complex structural modeling tasks with appropriate support
Applies sound engineering judgment to projects with clearly defined objectives and variable challenges
May require travel up to 10%
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with 2–5+ years of relevant structural design experience preferred
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
Proficiency in structural engineering principles and 3D CAD (AutoCAD)
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Preferred
Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
3–4 years of industry experience
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Experience designing steel monopoles or utility structures
Familiarity with utility design loads and industry standards
Prior project team experience
Benefits
Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
Company
Valmont Industries, Inc.
For nearly 80 years, Valmont has been a global leader that provides products and solutions to support vital infrastructure and advance agricultural productivity.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2002-08-30IPO
Leadership Team
Ellen Dasher
Vice President, Global Taxation
Andy Massey
Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
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