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
The Associate Truss Engineer provides engineering review of metal plate connected (MPC) wood truss designs for our Component Manufacturer (CM) customers and the design of wood truss repairs. The Truss Design Engineer will be an integral part of the Company's Integrated Component Systems offering.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)
Evaluating and designing wood truss repairs. (50%)
Providing engineering review, approval and sealing or support the sealing of MPC wood truss designs for our Component Review Services. This work will require oversight of Design Technicians, and collaboration with Engineering Services Coordinators, the Implementation and Customer Response Teams, and Branch Truss Specialists. (40%)
Participation in a wide variety of tasks as required to provide support for Component Review Services, including, but not limited to: recommending, implementing and maintaining engineering processes, development of engineering requirements, testing & development of truss design software, and technical support. (10%)
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:
- BS Degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering required
- Possession of E.I.T./FE required
- Licensed Civil or Structural Engineer preferred (CA PE/SE preferred)
- 2 years related experience and/or training in MPC wood truss design and engineering or equivalent
- Organization: Ability to diligently attend to details and pursue quality in accomplishing tasks
- Self-Management: Ability to display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner with minimal supervision
- Software Skills: Able to quickly and effectively become proficient in unfamiliar software platforms and applications
- Analysis/Reasoning: Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
- Problem Solving: Ability to identify the information needed to solve a problem effectively
- Teamwork: Ability to build and sustain cooperative working relationships and contribute in a highly collaborative digital environment with remote teams and individuals
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.
Travel
This position requires domestic travel up to 5% of the time.
Work Status & Location
This full-time, exempt position is located in Pleasanton, CA and may be available for remote work. Posted pay range is based upon national average and may vary depending on geographical work location.
Relocation
Relocation is not available for this position.
Pay
$63500 - $121900 / year
Posted pay range is based upon national average and may vary depending on geographical work location.
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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: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.
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 background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates.
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