Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

SmartLam North America is seeking a Project Engineer to support the successful design, coordination, and delivery of innovative mass timber projects across the United States. In this role, you will partner with Engineering, Design, Project Management, Sales, Quality, and Research and Development teams to help move projects from early design support through review, fabrication, and construction.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented engineering professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams, and contributing to efficient design for manufacturing and assembly. The Project Engineer will help ensure SmartLam’s high standards for accuracy, service, quality, and sustainability are reflected in every project.

As a leader in sustainable construction, SmartLam delivers regionally sourced mass timber solutions backed by advanced manufacturing capabilities in Montana and Alabama. Our team provides technical and field expertise from design through installation, working collaboratively to build high-performing structures that support environmental responsibility and long-term industry innovation.

ROLE SUMMARY

Mass Timber Project Engineer is accountable for supporting the Engineering and Design department to ensure that Mass Timber projects are completed accurately and are issued for review, fabrication, and construction in a timely manner. The primary objectives are to design for optimal manufacturing and assembly (DfMA) and ensuring that SmartLam’s high level of service is provided on every project. Starting position level will be determined based on experience and abilities.

LOCATION: REMOTE, OR COLUMBIA FALLS, MONTANA, OR DOTHAN, ALABAMA

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engineering design and detailing on Mass Timber projects to include, but not limited to, preliminary engineering, design assist support and deferred submittals.
• FEA modeling, analysis and design of Mass Timber projects using Dlubal FEA Software
• Develop clear and organized engineering calculation packages.
• Technical expertise with Mass Timber products, engineering concepts, and detailing.
• Complete take-offs and order of fasteners, hangers, brackets, and other miscellaneous components that are part of the Mass Timber installation package.
• Support Engineering staff with the development of technical documents, white papers, and calculations templates.
• Support Sales staff with technical review, documentation, and client management.
• Support Project Managers with the successful delivery of mass timber projects.
• Support Research and Development with technical review, documentation, and client management.
• Support Design staff with the development of Mass Timber submittal drawings, shop drawings, and production drawings.
• Support Quality Control/Quality Assurance process on project submittals prior to delivery for submittal review, production, and construction.
• Coordinate project information with project design team (architect, engineer, contractor).
• Manage and Track project RFI’s

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Engineering - Structural Emphasis Preferred
• 2+ years experience in building engineering (structural)
• Experienced with mass timber (wood) design and construction
• Experience reading blueprints and project manuals
• Experience in FEA software
• Experience in AutoCAD (2D or 3D)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products
• Highly organized and detailed
• Able to work well with others in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree with Mass Timber (Structural) emphasis
• Professional Engineer License
• Experience with CadWork and Revit Software – BIM Modeling

This role description provides an overview of key responsibilities and requirements but does not list every possible duty or expectation. Management may adjust responsibilities as needed. Americans with Disabilities; Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**Equal Employment Opportunity
** SmartLam North America is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws regarding discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other protected status.