Civil/Structural Engineering Team Lead (Truss)

Alpine, an ITW Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Path for advancement

Job summary

A leading building component provider in Orlando seeks an Engineering Team Lead to oversee structural engineers and designers. This role involves mentoring, designing complex truss components, and providing technical consultation. Candidates must have a B.S. in Civil Engineering, a minimum of 5 years experience, and a P.E. certification. The position offers a blend of team leadership and innovative engineering solutions. Join a dynamic team focused on customer satisfaction and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification required.
• Working knowledge of TPI, NDS, ASCE-7 codes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and designers.
• Design and review complex truss component designs.
• Provide technical consultation to customers and internal teams.

Skills

Customer focus

Results-driven

Team development

Adaptability

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field

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.

Job Description

ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures.

Position Summary

As an Engineering Team Lead at Alpine, you will lead a team of structural engineers and designers who support truss manufacturers and builders across North America. This role offers the opportunity to blend technical expertise, people leadership, customer engagement, and product influence. You will set direction for your team, coordinate and prioritize incoming work, and ensure customer expectations are exceeded through accurate, timely, high‑quality engineering. You’ll mentor and develop engineers, elevate standards of execution, and collaborate directly with Alpine’s software development group to improve the tools used by truss professionals every day. This is a role for someone who wants to lead, innovate, coach, and solve real engineering challenges with real‑world impact.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead & Develop a High‑Performing Engineering Team

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers and designers, cultivating technical expertise, ownership, and continuous learning.
• Forecast and distribute workload to meet customer turnaround commitments while maintaining exceptional quality.
• Conduct performance assessments, identify training needs, and create growth opportunities for team members.

Deliver Technical Excellence

• Design and review complex truss component designs, repair details, and engineering drawings.
• Re‑evaluate components holistically to provide safe, economical, and practical solutions.
• Support customers with design questions, special load cases, and guidance on efficient component layouts.

Customer & Field Support

• Provide technical consultation to customers and internal teams, offering design improvements and real‑world solutions.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate structural concerns, analyze truss failures, and develop accurate repair strategies.
• Partner with sales and technical teams to communicate findings and maintain clear professional relationships with customers.

Champion Standards, Training & Process Improvements

• Train engineers and designers to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with Alpine’s engineering principles.
• Represent the engineering group in technical presentations, seminars, and cross‑functional meetings.
• Provide engineering input to Alpine’s software development team to improve modeling, design workflows, and user experience.

Competencies

• Customer Focus: You put customer needs at the center of decision‑making.
• Drive for Results: You set high standards and follow through with discipline and urgency.
• Develops & Motivates Others: You coach, empower, and elevate the people around you.
• Adaptability: You perform well in dynamic environments with shifting priorities.
• Leadership Influence: You inspire confidence, encourage collaboration, and model professional excellence.

Job Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field emphasizing statics and material mechanics.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience; Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification required.
• Preferred but not required: experience with truss engineering, component design, or drafting for building components.
• 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%.

Work Environment

Primarily office‑based with occasional visits to manufacturing areas or jobsites (PPE provided). Reasonable accommodations are available to support individuals with disabilities.

Physical Demands

Includes typical office activities such as sitting, standing, walking, and using vision for detailed work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.