Structural Engineer

Ames, Iowa

Cindavi
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Shape the future of agricultural infrastructure as our next Senior Structural Engineer.


Who We Are:

A leading manufacturer of grain storage, handling, conditioning and drying systems within the agricultural supply chain. As part of a larger company under the Berkshire Hathaway umbrella, we provide innovative grain sweeps, towers, catwalks, temporary storage solutions, and specialty fabrication services for the agricultural and aggregate industries. To continue our strong reputation, we need talented people looking to grow their careers while working toward our global mission of helping to feed a hungry world.


What You Will Accomplish:

As the Structural Engineer, you will be an essential part of the engineering team designing, quoting, and detailing high-quality structural products for our customers in an ethical, focused, and professional manner within the Agricultural industry.


What You Will Do:

  • Perform structural design and analysis calculations utilizing governing code & standards, engineering formulas, skills, and expertise.
  • Layout and detail portions of projects using schematic layout by project lead engineer.
  • Provide drawings for own designs and produces sketches to incorporate in drawings by Detailers.
  • Review, analyze, and apply modeling results to code conformance requirements.
  • Utilize a gated design process while keeping a master project list to communicate progress.
  • Assist with gathering specifications and quoting as needed.
  • Assist with field support of structural products, communicating in a clear and prompt manner. Site visits may be preferred, but rare.
  • Create and develop new structural designs to meet or exceed customer & regulatory needs.
  • Coordinate and support prototype construction and validates the product to ensure it meets design and cost specifications.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • 0-4+ years of structural steel design; Experience in agriculture or industrial projects preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PE or willingness to achieve PE within one year
  • Exceptional understanding of structural analysis and structural steel design: AISC 360, AISC 341; Knowledge of codes including: International Building Code, ASCE 7, OSHA 1910; Detailed and analytical; thorough and organized; Experience balancing project risk and cost - ensuring product is affordable while maintaining quality expectations
Date Posted: 03 May 2025
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