Mass Timber Structural Engineer - (Open to Remote)

Simpson Strong-Tie; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 82,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mass Timber Engineer to enhance the design of connectors and fasteners for Mass Timber projects. This role involves collaborating with specifiers, providing technical support, and educating the design community on best practices. You'll be at the forefront of innovative construction solutions, ensuring safety and strength in building designs. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and teamwork, and contribute to projects that make a real difference in the construction industry. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to shape the future of building, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Quarterly Bonuses

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Contributions

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Paid Holidays

Vacation Days

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in structural design for Mass Timber projects.
• Strong understanding of wood design codes and construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Mass Timber specifiers to provide design assist services.
• Assist Product Management with engineering tasks and customer liaison.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Licensed Civil Engineer (P.E. and/or P.Eng)

Tools

Microsoft Suite

AutoCAD

SAP2000

Revit

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As the Mass Timber (MT) Engineer, you will contribute to the delivery of services that support the MT market segment by supporting the design of MT connectors and fasteners and the design of MT wood column anchorage to various foundation types. You will ensure services meet sales strategy through regular interaction with customers, service partners and sales teams, resolve non-conformance issues as well and collaborate with the MT development team on improvements to service-related applications.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

1. Collaborate with the Mass Timber specifier community and provide cost effective design assist services for Connector and Fastener Designs used in Mass Timber projects. Perform calculations and provide recommendations based on plans and load requirements. Coordinate with the Project Management and international teams to secure specifications and provide technical assistance to internal and external customers. (70%)
2. Assist the Product Management team with engineering-related tasks and serve as a liaison between customers and product management to drive continuous standardization of common connection products based on service data. (20%)
3. Attend customer workshops and events to provide technical support to Mass Timber specifiers in attendance. Present at Mass Timber industry events and educate the design community on best practices in connector and fastener design. Regularly create Blog content on the industry and develop technical white papers to educate and support the specifier community. (10%)

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:

• Bachelors of Science in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering from a four-year college or university required.
• Licensed Civil Engineer (P.E. and/or P.Eng) required.
• 1-2 years coursework and/or structural design experience on Mass Timber projects, including structural connection design for heavy timber applications. Experience with reinforced concrete and steel structures is also preferred.
• Knowledge: Practical working knowledge of common timber, concrete and steel construction methods, steel connection detailing including technical requirements for weld specifications and familiarity with Simpson products.
• Strong understanding of wood design codes and reference standards (ICC / NDS and CSA O86 for Canada).
• Reading Comprehension/Speaking/Writing: Ability to read and interpret documents such as architectural and structural plans, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• Reasoning: Effective analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables.
• Organization: Strong organizational skills. Ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Team Player: Demonstrated ability to motivate and work with team members. Must be able to connect, interface, and communicate well with a variety of internal partners in sales, marketing, IT, quality, production, and engineering.
• Communication: Strong communication skills needed as clear communication is required to effectively deliver projects to customers as well as direct and train others.
• Software preferred: Frequently used software includes Microsoft Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access as well as other software including AutoCAD, SAP2000, Revit, Bluebeam, and Adobe Acrobat pdf viewers. Simpson Strong-Tie web apps are often used as tools for design. Basic programming knowledge in VBA (Excel and AutoCAD) or MATLAB is a plus.

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.

Travel

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

Work Status & Location

This full-time, exempt position is located in McKinney, TX, Riverside, CA or Remote.

Relocation

Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

$82,500 - $158,200 / year

*Posted pay range is based upon the national average and may vary depending on geographical work location.

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 background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates.