Structural Engineering Intern: Truss Design & Practice

ITW; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on projects

Job summary

ITW Alpine in West Sacramento, CA is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern to support truss design for residential and commercial projects. You will work with engineering software, learn roof and floor truss design, and collaborate with teams across the U.S. and Canada.

This internship offers hands-on learning, mentorship from experienced engineers, and exposure to industry-leading processes, with opportunities to grow toward PE certification.

Qualifications

• Rising senior pursuing a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited program.
• Interest in residential and small-to-mid-sized commercial construction.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to adapt to new systems, learning styles, and technologies.
• Desire to pursue Professional Engineer (PE) certification in the future.
• Open-minded, curious, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated drive, initiative, and commitment to achieving results.

Responsibilities

• Work within custom truss design and engineering software to support structural design activities.
• Partner with engineering teams across multiple locations throughout the United States and Canada.
• Learn the fundamentals of roof and floor truss design for residential construction.
• Assist with load analysis and application of customer specifications for residential and commercial prefabricated trusses.
• Gain exposure to engineering workflows and processes that support efficient project execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and provide fresh perspectives that drive continuous improvement.
• Build an understanding of construction practices and prefabricated truss applications.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Rising senior pursuing Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ITW Alpine in West Sacramento, CA is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern to support truss design for residential and commercial projects. You will work with engineering software, learn roof and floor truss design, and collaborate with teams across the U.S. and Canada.

This internship offers hands-on learning, mentorship from experienced engineers, and exposure to industry-leading processes, with opportunities to grow toward PE certification.