Senior Structural Engineer — Wood Truss Design

ITW; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 82,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine, an ITW company, is seeking a Senior Engineer to apply structural engineering expertise to wood truss solutions, partnering with customers and cross-functional teams.

You will design and analyze wood trusses, review designs for applicable codes and standards, and provide technical leadership to engineers and designers while supporting Alpine's proprietary design software.

Approximately 10% travel may be required; the role is primarily in-office with site visits as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years with PE license or 10+ years without PE with ability to obtain licensure with company support.
• Experience with truss design and drafting techniques, including plating methods and light-gauge steel connections.
• Strong knowledge of structural engineering principles, building codes, and design standards.
• Ability to read roof/framing layouts and develop sound, cost-effective truss configurations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex structural solutions by designing and analyzing wood trusses, framing systems, repairs, and components.
• Partner with customers to solve technical challenges, evaluate layouts, calculate loads, support takeoffs, troubleshoot concerns, and identify practical design solutions.
• Review and validate engineering designs for accuracy, codes, and principles.
• Provide technical leadership to engineers and designers, review work, answer complex questions, and support training.
• Support field and product-related needs, including occasional job-site inspections and investigations.
• Partner with Alpine's software development team to enhance engineering/design software.

Skills

PE License

Truss design

Structural analysis

Building codes

Client collaboration

Drafting techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Proprietary design software

Job description

Alpine, an ITW company, is seeking a Senior Engineer to apply structural engineering expertise to wood truss solutions, partnering with customers and cross-functional teams.

You will design and analyze wood trusses, review designs for applicable codes and standards, and provide technical leadership to engineers and designers while supporting Alpine's proprietary design software.

Approximately 10% travel may be required; the role is primarily in-office with site visits as needed.