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Design Engineer

Valmont Industries, Inc., Bellville, TX, United States


Overview Full-time, on-site Design Engineer role at our Bellville, TX plant focuses on engineering, designing, and drafting prestressed concrete poles to meet project objectives. Responsibilities include structural analysis, product design, customer support, collaboration with sales and operations, and ensuring manufacturability through consultation with internal teams. Continuous learning of assemblies and manufacturing processes is essential.
Location: Bellville, TX (11308 Hwy 36, Bellville, TX 77418-0640).
Key Responsibilities Report to the Concrete Engineering Manager with no direct reports.
Perform structural analysis and product design using Finite Element Methods and other software, balancing safety and cost.
Interpret customer specifications, fabrication processes, and quality standards.
Communicate engineering data to customers, sales, and internal teams, including cost and design reviews.
Recommend design improvements, testing needs, and updates to design methods and procedures.
Support cost reduction, manufacturing changes, product improvements, and field problem resolution.
Provide technical direction for design reviews and cross-functional projects.
Maintain strong relationships with customers, operations, and other departments.
Continuously advance technical skills and stay current with manufacturing capabilities.
Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 5+ years relevant experience
Strong communication, design, and 3D CAD skills; mechanical/spatial aptitude.
Proficiency in MS Office; up to 10% travel (including international).
Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess Master’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Experience with transmission line design, prestressed concrete, Finite Element Analysis, and FEA testing.
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
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.
If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Design and Engineering
Industries Architectural and Structural Metal Manufacturing
Civil Engineering
Engineering Services
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