Structural Engineering Intern — Hands-on Truss Design

Alpine, an ITW Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real-world experience

Mentorship

Exposure to design software

Professional skills development

Hands-on construction projects

Continuous improvement culture

Job summary

Alpine, an ITW Company, is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern in Orlando to support design activities for residential and small- to mid-sized commercial trusses. You will work with seasoned engineers, learn industry-leading processes, and contribute to safe, efficient structural solutions.

You'll gain hands-on experience with truss design software, load analysis, and coordinating with teams across locations in the US and Canada, while developing technical, analytical, and professional

Qualifications

• Rising senior pursuing a Civil/Structural Engineering degree.
• Interest in residential and small- to mid-sized commercial construction.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication; ability to collaborate across teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to pursue Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Curious, eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Driven and proactive with a results-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with custom truss design and engineering software tasks.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across locations in the U.S. and Canada.
• Learn roof and floor truss design fundamentals for residential construction.
• Support load analysis and apply customer specifications for prefabricated trusses.
• Observe engineering workflows and processes for project execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and propose improvements.
• Understand construction practices and prefabricated truss applications.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Drive and initiative

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree (rising senior)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Alpine, an ITW Company, is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern in Orlando to support design activities for residential and small- to mid-sized commercial trusses. You will work with seasoned engineers, learn industry-leading processes, and contribute to safe, efficient structural solutions.

You'll gain hands-on experience with truss design software, load analysis, and coordinating with teams across locations in the US and Canada, while developing technical, analytical, and professional