Project Engineer
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree with Mass Timber (Structural) emphasis
- Professional Engineer License
- Experience with CadWork and Revit Software – BIM Modeling
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
