Structural Design Engineer (Civil/Truss)
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
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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.
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.
Why This Role Matters:
This Structural Design Engineer role is essential because it sits at the intersection of engineering precision, construction efficiency, and customer success—directly impacting how safely and effectively buildings are designed and constructed. As a Structural Design Engineer at Alpine, you help translate complex engineering principles into practical, buildable solutions that optimize material use, improve productivity, and ensure structural integrity. By designing and analyzing engineered wood components like trusses within a fast-paced, production-oriented environment, the role enables quicker project turnaround without sacrificing quality or safety. It also supports innovation and standardization across the company, helping customers become more profitable while maintaining compliance with building codes. Ultimately, this position plays a critical role in delivering reliable structures, advancing industry practices, and strengthening partnerships with customers through technical expertise and responsive engineering support.
What You Will Do:
Perform structural design and analysis of engineered wood components, including calculating loads, member forces, and connection requirements
Apply sound engineering judgment to develop safe, efficient solutions for standard and moderately complex design scenarios
Review and refine work completed by designers and technicians to ensure accuracy, completeness, and code compliance
Collaborate with senior engineers to resolve complex design challenges and contribute to final design approvals
Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams and customers regarding structural behavior and design assumptions
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards, processes, and documentation while ensuring timely, high-quality project delivery
What You Will Bring:
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (any U.S. state), OR Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with eligibility and intent to obtain PE licensure within a defined timeframe
Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline with coursework or experience in statics, structural analysis, and strength of materials
Strong understanding of structural behavior, load paths, and fundamental engineering principles
Ability to interpret construction documents and translate them into structural design solutions
Ability to travel to office locations as needed.
Preferred Experience
Experience with structural design, component systems, or load-bearing assemblies
Familiarity with light-frame wood design or similar structural systems
Familiarity with building codes (IBC/IRC) and structural design standards
Experience working in a fast-paced or production-oriented engineering environment
What’s In It For You:
At Alpine, you’ll make a meaningful impact by supporting work that strengthens communities and delivers real value to customers across North America. You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing environment where your contributions are recognized, your ideas help shape decisions, and your work has visible outcomes. Alpine is committed to your growth, offering opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership roles, and advance your career. With a strong focus on innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement, Alpine empowers you to solve real challenges, influence how work gets done, and build a rewarding career with purpose.
Compensation Information:
$70,000 - $100,000 (high level of experience)
This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this role. Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, market level, other job-related factors, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. In addition, our benefits include paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental leave. For more details, visit our Benefits page.
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.
Summary
Design and analyze engineered wood components, ensuring safety, code compliance, and efficiency.
Job title
Structural Design Engineer (Civil/Truss)
Experience level
entry level
Minimum experience
0+ years exp
Industry
construction
Location requirements
Remote work allowed; various US locations, including Earth City.
Salary
$70,000 - $100,000
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Earth City, MO, USA
Nevada, USA
New York, USA
Ohio, USA
Oklahoma, USA
Oregon, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
Rhode Island, USA
South Carolina, USA
South Dakota, USA
Tennessee, USA
Texas, USA
Utah, USA
Virginia, USA
Washington, USA
Wisconsin, USA
West Virginia, USA
Wyoming, USA
Alabama, USA
Arkansas, USA
Arizona, USA
California, USA
Colorado, USA
Connecticut, USA
Delaware, USA
Florida, USA
Georgia, USA
Iowa, USA
Idaho, USA
Illinois, USA
Indiana, USA
Kansas, USA
Kentucky, USA
Louisiana, USA
Maryland, USA
Maine, USA
Michigan, USA
Massachusetts, USA
North Dakota, USA
Nebraska, USA
Vermont, USA
Washington, DC, USA
Minnesota, USA
Montana, USA
Missouri, USA
Mississippi, USA
North Carolina, USA
New Hampshire, USA
New Jersey, USA
New Mexico, USA