Associate Project Manager, Engineering Technology

Simpson Strong-Tie•Pleasanton, CA

8d•Remote

About The Position

Simpson Strong-Tie is hiring a structural engineering professional to support the development and maintenance of engineering applications used in the design and manufacture of wood trusses. The role translates structural engineering principles, building codes, industry standards, and truss-design practices into software requirements, and supports the development and validation of engineering calculations and design functionality. The position works across structural engineering, product management, software development, user experience, quality assurance, sales, and field teams throughout the product-development lifecycle. It also supports engineering documentation, training, technical guidance, and the investigation of complex truss-design and application questions. This is a full-time, exempt position performed remotely within the U.S., with domestic and international travel up to 10% of the time. Relocation is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in civil, structural, architectural engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
Current Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility to sit for the PE exam within one year of employment.
At least two years of relevant professional experience.
Ability to interpret engineering codes and standards and translate them into requirements, specifications, calculations, and validation criteria.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate complex engineering or software-related issues.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to technically accurate, reliable work.

Nice To Haves

Experience with wood truss design, residential construction, component manufacturing, or a related structural engineering field.
Knowledge of wood design principles, load paths, structural analysis, and applicable building codes.
Familiarity with TPI or TPIC standards and their application to truss design and manufacturing.
Experience using truss design software or other structural engineering applications.
Experience working with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, software development, user experience, quality assurance, sales, and field personnel.
Experience with both United States and Canadian building codes.
Direct experience in a truss fabrication facility.

Responsibilities

Develop, document, and maintain engineering requirements and specifications for applications used in wood-truss design and manufacture.
Translate structural engineering principles, building codes, industry standards, and truss-design practices into clear software-development requirements.
Support development and validation of engineering calculations, design logic, load applications, member and connection design, and other structural functionality.
Evaluate application results for structural accuracy, code compliance, and alignment with accepted engineering practice.
Investigate technical issues and recommend corrections or enhancements based on engineering analysis.
Collaborate with structural engineering, product management, software development, user experience, quality assurance, sales, and field teams to develop and improve engineering applications.
Contribute engineering expertise to user stories, acceptance criteria, technical reviews, functional testing, structural validation, release readiness, and post-release improvements.
Explain complex truss-engineering concepts and requirements to engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.
Provide technical input on customer and industry needs and help distinguish engineering requirements from product, usability, and software-development requirements.
Create and maintain engineering specifications, validation criteria, technical documentation, and other supporting materials.
Provide technical guidance and training to internal engineering teams and other application stakeholders, including external customers.
Support investigation and resolution of complex truss-design and application-related questions.
Monitor changes in building codes, design standards, construction practices, and truss-industry requirements and help determine their impact on engineering applications.
Preserve and transfer specialized truss-engineering knowledge through documented requirements, repeatable validation methods, and cross-functional collaboration.