Design Engineer

Design Engineer at Valmont Industries, Inc.

Location:

Tulsa, OK, or Houston/Brenham, Texas

Overview

This individual contributor role is responsible for the structural analysis and design of utility transmission and distribution structures fabricated by the Valmont Utility Division, Steel Group. The engineer will handle full design responsibilities for quotes and orders, and provide general support to drafting and sales. The role involves planning and managing design workflows to meet project milestones and collaborating with senior engineers to ensure customer specifications are met and designs are efficient and manufacturable.

Essential Functions

• Reports to the Engineering Manager/Supervisor; no direct or indirect reports
• 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%

Essential Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• 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

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• 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

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Note:
While this position is posted as a Design Engineer, we are open to considering candidates with varying levels of experience. Depending on qualifications, the final title may be adjusted to reflect the level of engineer.