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Posted June 05, 2026
Illinois Tool Works

Structural Engineer (SE - Civil/Truss)

Earth City, Missouri, United States of America Full time
Reference: JR7733

Job Description:

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 Engineer position is critical to Alpine’s mission of delivering high-quality, reliable building component solutions that directly impact the safety, efficiency, and profitability of its customers. By leading the final design review and sealing of engineered wood systems, this role ensures that all truss designs meet stringent building codes and performance standards across multiple jurisdictions, safeguarding structural integrity in real-world applications. Beyond compliance, the engineer serves as a key technical authority—guiding internal teams, mentoring staff, and improving engineering standards and tools—which strengthens overall design consistency and innovation. In a high-volume production environment, this position enables scalable, accurate, and efficient design delivery, helping customers operate more productively while reinforcing Alpine’s reputation as a trusted industry leader.

What You Will Do:

  • Perform final engineering review and seal (stamp) truss designs to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards

  • Evaluate structural systems for load paths, connection integrity, and overall stability

  • Review and approve work from engineers, designers, and technicians for technical accuracy

  • Provide guidance on non-standard conditions and mentor engineering staff

  • Support stakeholders by resolving design questions and project-specific requirements

  • Improve engineering standards, best practices, and proprietary design tools through cross-team collaboration

What You Will Bring:

  • Active Structural Engineer (SE) license, OR Professional Engineer (PE) actively working to obtain an SE license within a defined timeframe

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (structural emphasis preferred)

  • Strong knowledge of structural analysis, load path behavior, and connection design

  • Working knowledge of applicable building codes (IBC/IRC) and industry standards

  • Ability to independently evaluate and approve structural designs

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with light-frame wood design, trusses, or component-based structural systems

  • Familiarity with high-volume or production-based engineering environments

  • Experience mentoring or reviewing the work of other engineers

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:

$75,000 - $120,000 (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.

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