Junior Engineer

Junior Engineer
Full-Time | Location: Remote | Salary: $65,000–$75,000 (based on experience)
Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO Included

About Sure Steel, Inc.

Sure Steel, Inc. is a nationally ranked structural steel contractor delivering complex steel erection and fabrication projects across the United States. We are builders of integrity, innovation, and excellence, committed to safety, client satisfaction, and superior project delivery. Our people drive our reputation, and our values drive everything we do.

Position Summary

Sure Steel, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Engineer to support project teams with technical coordination, constructability reviews, field engineering, and steel erection planning. This role offers hands-on exposure to structural steel construction while providing opportunities to grow into a lead technical or project management role.

This is a fully remote position with occasional travel to job sites or regional offices. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of relevant experience in engineering or steel construction and a strong desire to grow in a high-performing, field-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support engineering reviews of structural steel drawings, connection details, and erection plans

• Assist in coordinating with detailers, fabricators, engineers, and field teams

• Perform quantity takeoffs and layout calculations to aid project planning

• Create sketches, markups, and lift planning diagrams as directed

• Conduct constructability reviews and suggest design or sequencing solutions

• Visit job sites to support field layout, connection troubleshooting, and technical coordination

• Assist in tracking RFIs, submittals, and engineering changes

• Participate in engineering and safety meetings to gain real-world understanding of jobsite dynamics

• Develop proficiency in Sure Steel’s modeling, planning, and technical systems

• Ensure compliance with internal engineering standards and safety protocols

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Construction Engineering (or equivalent experience)

• 2-3 years of experience in steel erection, engineering, or construction support (internships/co-ops accepted)

• Familiarity with steel connection types, construction drawings, and field processes

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office; exposure to Tekla or similar 3D software is a plus

• Eagerness to learn, contribute, and grow in a collaborative and fast-paced environment

• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to travel occasionally to job sites for technical support

• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screening

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• National project exposure and hands-on learning opportunities

• A collaborative, safety-first, and performance-driven culture

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sure Steel, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

ADA & Employment Status Notice

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws to ensure reasonable accommodations are available when needed. This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employment is at-will unless stated otherwise in writing.

Core Values: Ability, Integrity, Benevolence, Safety, Continuous Improvement, and Environmental Responsibility.