Connection Design Engineer

Connection Design Engineer

We are seeking a Connection Design Engineer to join a growing team supporting structural steel projects. This individual will play a key role in both pre-award and post-award phases of construction projects by reviewing, managing, and executing structural connection designs. The role involves collaboration with estimating, detailing, project management, and subcontractors to ensure timely and cost-effective design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Award Duties:

• Assist estimating team with review of structural drawings for connection and erectability issues
• Identify potential value engineering opportunities and design challenges
• Provide preliminary connection design and develop sample connection details
• Estimate connection design costs based on tonnage or subcontractor pricing

Post-Award Duties:

• Review contract documents to identify cost-saving opportunities and risks
• Define connection design scope, certification/sealing requirements, and insurance needs
• Coordinate connection design RFIs and develop project-specific connection standards
• Serve as technical liaison between engineering team, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
• Manage internal and outsourced connection designs, including POs and compliance documentation
• Oversee submittals, scheduling, field corrective sketches, and change orders related to connection work
• Provide technical support to in-house drafting and detailing staff

General Duties:

• Develop and maintain standard connection design spreadsheets and sketch libraries
• Support compliance with building codes, AISC standards, and OSHA regulations
• Review software setup (e.g., SDS2) for design accuracy and optimization
• Mentor junior engineers and support development of in-house design capabilities

Required Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Structural Engineering
• Experience with SDS2, RAM Connection, or similar software
• Strong understanding of structural steel connection design

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with steel fabrication industry competitors
• Experience reviewing and developing connection details for vertical bracing, moment connections, splices, and custom designs

Additional Details:

• No remote work or travel
• Drug screening required (5-panel)
• Background check not required, but two professional references will be requested
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Location: Winston-Salem/Greensboro, NC

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Salary: Commensurate with experience and education

Schedule: MondayFriday, 7:30 AM 5:00 PM (Overtime expected)

Work Environment: On-site, Business casual (Jeans on Fridays)

Interested candidates can reach out to Jaie Rogers at jrogers@selectek.com 678-802-6632