Civil/Structural Engineering Team Lead (Truss)

Alpine, an ITW Company; Mansfield City (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holiday leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Alpine, an ITW Company, is looking for an Engineering Team Lead to oversee projects and foster a high-performing engineering team in Mansfield City, CT. The role requires technical expertise and strong leadership to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions for builders and truss manufacturers across North America.

Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of engineering experience and a P.E. certification. The position offers a salary range of $90,000 to $135,000 along with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification is necessary.
• Experience with truss engineering or component design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team of engineers and designers.
• Manage workloads to meet deadlines efficiently.
• Ensure complex truss designs meet safety and compliance standards.
• Engage with customers to resolve structural issues.
• Collaborate with sales and technical teams to improve outcomes.

Skills

Team Leadership

Engineering Standards

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Technical Oversight

Communication

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Design Software Tools

Job description

Company Description

Alpine, an ITW company, is a leading provider of building component software, equipment, and the industry’s best service to component manufacturers. Partnering with our customers, we help to improve their businesses and make them more productive. We are a leader in delivering software solutions to the construction industry to increase profitability.

Role Overview

The Engineering Team Lead at Alpine, an ITW Company, is essential to delivering high‑quality, reliable structural solutions that support builders and truss manufacturers across North America. This role combines technical expertise, team leadership, and customer engagement to ensure projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and to the highest standards. By developing a skilled engineering team, guiding complex design work, and collaborating with customers and internal partners, the Engineering Team Lead drives consistency, innovation, and practical problem‑solving, strengthening customer trust and contributing directly to Alpine’s operational excellence and long‑term success.

What You Will Do

• Team Leadership & Development: coach and grow a high‑performing team of engineers and designers while fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Workload Planning & Execution: prioritize, assign, and manage incoming work to meet customer deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.
• Technical Oversight & Quality Assurance: review and guide complex truss designs, ensuring solutions are safe, code‑compliant, and practical.
• Customer & Field Engagement: provide technical support, consult on design challenges, and conduct site visits to resolve structural issues and strengthen customer relationships.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: partner with sales, technical teams, and software development to improve tools, workflows, and customer outcomes.
• Standards, Training & Continuous Improvement: champion engineering standards, deliver training, and drive process improvements to enhance consistency and performance.

What You Will Bring

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field emphasizing statics and material mechanics.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience; Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification required.
• Experience with truss engineering, component design, or drafting for building components (preferred but not required).
• Working knowledge of TPI, NDS, ASCE‑7, and other applicable codes and design standards a plus.
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with design software tools.
• Ability to travel up to 10 %.

What’s In It For You

At Alpine, you’ll make a meaningful impact by supporting work that strengthens communities and delivers real value to customers across North America. You’ll be part of a collaborative, high‑performing environment where your contributions are recognized, your ideas help shape decisions, and your work has visible outcomes. Alpine is committed to your growth, offering opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership roles, and advance your career. With a strong focus on innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement, Alpine empowers you to solve real challenges, influence how work gets done, and build a rewarding career with purpose.

Compensation

$90,000 – $135,000. This compensation range is a reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this role. Compensation depends on relevant experience, education, specific skills, market level, geographic location, and other factors. Benefits include paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental leave.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.