Associate Structural Engineer - Wood Truss Software Applications (PE/EIT)

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

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YOU

As Associate Structural Engineer or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with experience in wood truss design and structural engineering. You understand how structural engineering principles, building codes, industry standards, manufacturing practices, and engineering software come together in the design and production of roof and floor truss systems. You enjoy solving technical problems, evaluating engineering calculations, and ensuring engineering solutions are accurate, code-compliant, and practical for real-world construction. You are interested in applying your engineering expertise beyond traditional design work by helping shape the engineering logic and requirements behind software used throughout the wood truss industry. You are collaborative, detail-oriented, and able to communicate complex engineering concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. You are either a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or actively progressing toward licensure through EIT certification and future PE eligibility.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Develop and Validate Structural Engineering Applications (50%)

Develop, document, and maintain engineering requirements and specifications for software applications used in the design and manufacture of wood trusses.

Translate structural engineering principles, building codes, industry standards, and accepted engineering practices into software requirements.

Support the development and validation of engineering calculations, load applications, member design, connection design, and structural analysis functionality.

Evaluate software outputs for structural accuracy, code compliance, and alignment with engineering requirements.

Investigate technical issues and recommend corrections or enhancements based on sound engineering judgment.

Participate in software validation and testing activities to ensure requirements are implemented correctly.

Collaborate Throughout the Product Development Lifecycle (30%)

Work alongside structural engineers, software developers, product managers, quality teams, user experience professionals, and industry stakeholders to develop and improve engineering applications.

Contribute engineering expertise to requirements gathering, user stories, acceptance criteria, functional testing, structural validation, and release readiness activities.

Communicate complex truss engineering concepts clearly to both engineering and non-engineering audiences.

Help distinguish engineering requirements from software functionality, usability, and product requirements.

Support Technical Operations and Industry Knowledge (20%)

Create and maintain engineering specifications, validation criteria, technical documentation, and training materials.

Support internal teams and customers with complex truss-design and engineering-application questions.

Monitor changes to building codes, engineering standards, and truss-industry requirements and assess their impact on engineering applications.

Help preserve and transfer specialized engineering knowledge through documentation, repeatable validation methods, and collaboration across teams.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Engineer-in-Training (EIT), or eligible to sit for the PE exam within one year of employment.
• Minimum of 2 years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience with wood truss design and analysis.
• Experience using truss design software or structural engineering applications.
• Working knowledge of wood design principles, structural analysis, load paths, and applicable building codes.
• Ability to evaluate engineering calculations, design logic, and software outputs for technical accuracy and code compliance.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience working for a truss manufacturer, component manufacturer, engineered wood products company, or structural consulting firm.
• Familiarity with TPI, TPIC, NDS, IBC, and IRC standards.
• Experience with MiTek, Alpine, Eagle, Simpson, or similar truss design platforms.
• Experience with U.S. and Canadian building codes.

Experience in truss fabrication, component manufacturing, or residential/light-commercial construction.

WHY JOIN US

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of structural engineering, product development, and industry innovation. Rather than designing individual structures, you'll help define and validate the engineering logic used by structural engineering applications relied upon throughout the wood truss industry.

You'll join a highly collaborative team of engineering professionals responsible for maintaining and enhancing industry-leading truss design applications. This position offers the opportunity to learn from experienced structural engineering experts, contribute to future product innovations, and make a direct impact on how roof and floor truss systems are engineered across North America.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This position requires domestic and international travel up to 10% of the time for industry conferences, standards meetings, training opportunities, and occasional team gatherings.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time exempt position may be performed remotely within the United States or Canada.

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$66,600 - $106,600 annually

Compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and location

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here:

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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