Associate Structural Engineer - Wood Truss Software Applications (PE/EIT)

Simpson Strong-Tie; Pleasanton (CA); A distancia; USD 67.000 - 107.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Quarterly bonuses/commission

Comprehensive benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Simpson Strong-Tie is seeking a structural engineering professional with expertise in wood truss design to join our team. You will contribute to the development and maintenance of engineering applications and collaborate across engineering, product management, software development, and UX to deliver reliable engineering solutions.

Located in the U.S., this remote, full-time role offers exposure to code standards, design calculations, and manufacturing practices, with travel up to 10% and a

Formación

• B.S. degree in civil/structural/architectural engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Current PE license or eligibility to sit for PE within one year.
• Minimum of two years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with wood truss design, residential construction, or related field.
• Knowledge of wood design principles, load paths, structural analysis, and building codes.
• Familiarity with TP/I standards and truss design/manufacturing.
• Experience using truss design software or other engineering apps.
• Ability to translate codes into clear requirements and calculations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication with engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, document, and maintain engineering requirements for applications used in wood truss design and manufacture.
• Translate codes and standards into software requirements and design.
• Support engineering calculations, design logic, load applications, and validation.
• Evaluate results for code compliance and structural accuracy.
• Investigate issues and propose engineering-based corrections or enhancements.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, software, UX, QA, sales, and field teams.
• Explain complex concepts clearly to stakeholders and contribute to acceptance criteria.
• Provide input on customer and industry needs while distinguishing engineering vs software requirements.
• Create and maintain engineering specifications and documentation.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams and external customers.

Conocimientos

Wood truss design

Structural engineering principles

Building codes knowledge

PE license or eligible

Software for truss design

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication of technical concepts

Attention to detail

Educación

B.S. in civil/structural/architectural engineering

ABET-accredited program

Herramientas

Truss design software

Engineering calculations validation tools

Descripción del empleo

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees. Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

About

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YOU

You are a structural engineering professional with experience or a strong technical foundation in wood truss design and construction. You understand how structural engineering principles, building codes, industry standards, manufacturing practices, and software come together in the design and production of wood trusses. You are interested in applying that knowledge to the development and maintenance of structural engineering applications and can work effectively across engineering, product management, software development, and user-experience teams. You communicate complex engineering requirements clearly, exercise sound technical judgement, and are committed to producing accurate and reliable engineering solutions.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

(% of Time)

Support the Development and Maintenance of Truss Engineering Applications (50%)

• Develop, document, and maintain engineering requirements and specifications for applications used in the design and manufacture of wood trusses.
• Translate structural engineering principles, building codes, industry standards, and truss-design practices into clear requirements for software development.
• Support the development and validation of engineering calculations, design logic, load applications, member and connection design, and other structural functionality.
• Evaluate application results for structural accuracy, code compliance, and alignment with accepted engineering practice.
• Investigate technical issues and recommend corrections or enhancements based on engineering analysis.

Collaborate Across the Product-Development Lifecycle (30%)

• Work with structural engineering, product management, software development, user experience, quality assurance, sales, and field teams to develop and improve engineering applications.
• Contribute engineering expertise to user stories, acceptance criteria, technical reviews, functional testing, structural validation, release readiness, and post-release improvements.
• Explain complex truss-engineering concepts and requirements clearly to both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.
• Provide technical input on customer and industry needs while helping teams distinguish engineering requirements from product, usability, and software-development requirements.

Support Engineering Knowledge, Training, and Technical Operations (20%)

• Create and maintain engineering specifications, validation criteria, technical documentation, and other supporting materials.
• Provide technical guidance and training to internal engineering teams and other application stakeholders, including external customers.
• Support the investigation and resolution of complex truss-design and application-related questions.
• Monitor relevant changes in building codes, design standards, construction practices, and truss-industry requirements, and help determine their effect on engineering applications.
• Help preserve and transfer specialized truss-engineering knowledge through documented requirements, repeatable validation methods, and cross-functional collaboration.

Desired Skills And Experience

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• B.S. degree in civil, structural, architectural engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited engineering program. (required).
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility to sit for the PE exam within one year of employment. (required)
• A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with wood truss design, residential construction, component manufacturing, or a related structural engineering field.
• Knowledge of wood design principles, load paths, structural analysis, and applicable building codes.
• Familiarity with TPI or TPIC standards and their application to truss design and manufacturing.
• Experience using truss design software or other structural engineering applications.
• Ability to interpret engineering codes and standards and translate them into clear requirements, specifications, calculations, and validation criteria.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate complex engineering or software-related issues.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, software development, user experience, quality assurance, sales, and field personnel.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to technically accurate, reliable work.
• Experience with both United States and Canadian building codes, and direct experience in a truss fabrication facility are highly desirable.

Travel Required

This job requires domestic and international travel up to 10% of the time.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt position will be performed remotely within the U.S.

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$66,600 - $106,600 / year

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly — and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Canada, Limited