Wood Products R&D Engineer – Building Solutions

Weyerhaeuser Company; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Annual bonus eligibility

401k with match

Vacation & holidays

Health benefits

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser is seeking an Applied R&D Engineer to advance innovative wood product solutions. You will work at the intersection of engineering, product development, manufacturing, and building science to turn ideas into market-ready products across North America.

You will collaborate with engineers, scientists, and market analysts to solve complex building challenges, conduct structural testing, and ensure code compliance while delivering practical customer-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Five or more years of engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of North American building codes, structural design principles, product applications, and engineering analysis.
• Experience with wood design, engineered wood products, or building materials.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify meaningful product development opportunities and translate them into practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Promote and actively contribute to a strong safety-first culture.
• Develop innovative building and product solutions using structural analysis, engineering principles, and mechanical testing.
• Apply building codes and design standards, including IBC, IRC, NDS, and ASCE standards, to support new product development and applications.
• Develop and evaluate technical concepts for code compliance, manufacturing feasibility, and field application.
• Plan, conduct, and oversee structural testing programs, including test design, execution, data analysis, and technical reporting.
• Interpret technical data and translate findings into actionable product development recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance products from concept through commercialization.
• Support code approvals, technical documentation, and engineering guidance for new products.

Skills

Structural engineering

PE license

Building codes knowledge

Analytical skills

Wood design experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Accredited Civil Engineering program

Job description

Weyerhaeuser is seeking an Applied R&D Engineer to advance innovative wood product solutions. You will work at the intersection of engineering, product development, manufacturing, and building science to turn ideas into market-ready products across North America.

You will collaborate with engineers, scientists, and market analysts to solve complex building challenges, conduct structural testing, and ensure code compliance while delivering practical customer-focused solutions.