Structural Engineering Intern
About The Position
At ITW Alpine, the engineering team designs safe, efficient, and innovative structural solutions for residential and commercial construction projects. The Structural Engineering Intern will gain hands-on experience with metal-connected wood truss design while contributing to customer projects, learning industry-leading processes, and working alongside experienced engineers. The intern will use custom truss design and engineering software to support structural design activities, collaborate with engineering teams across the United States and Canada, and learn roof and floor truss design fundamentals for residential construction. The role also provides exposure to load analysis, customer specifications for prefabricated trusses, construction practices, engineering workflows, project execution, and continuous improvement. Alpine, an ITW Company, provides structural building solutions, products, and engineering expertise to the construction industry. The posted compensation is $26.00–$28.10.
Requirements
- Be a rising senior pursuing a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited program.
- Have an interest in residential and small- to mid-sized commercial construction.
- Demonstrate strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Have effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Be able to adapt to new systems, learning styles, and technologies.
- Desire to pursue Professional Engineer (PE) certification in the future.
- Be open-minded, curious, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate drive, initiative, and commitment to achieving results.
Responsibilities
- Work within custom truss design and engineering software to support structural design activities.
- Partner with engineering teams across multiple locations throughout the United States and Canada.
- Learn the fundamentals of roof and floor truss design for residential construction.
- Assist with load analysis and application of customer specifications for residential and commercial prefabricated trusses.
- Gain exposure to engineering workflows and processes that support efficient project execution.
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and provide fresh perspectives that drive continuous improvement.
- Build an understanding of construction practices and prefabricated truss applications.
Benefits
- Real-world engineering experience in the structural building products industry.
- Exposure to industry-leading truss design practices and engineering software.
- Mentorship and collaboration with experienced engineering professionals.
- Opportunities to develop technical, analytical, and professional skills.
- Hands-on learning in residential and commercial construction applications.
- Insight into engineering workflows, project execution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
