Structural Engineering Intern (Summer 2025)

The Structural Engineering Intern for ITW, Alpine, will focus on the subject of metal connected wood truss design for residential and non-residential construction. This person will work closely with our engineering leadership team to better understand truss design and how to load trusses per customer specifications. In addition, this person will dig deeper into our engineering process to provide an outside in perspective to understand how we can better serve our customers, simplify our engineering processes and allow us to be more effective on a day-to-day basis

Core Responsibilities:

· Work within our custom truss design and engineering software

· Collaborate across multiple engineering teams in locations across the US.

· Utilize engineering knowledge and workflow to better understand and define engineering activities

Expected Learnings:

· Basic understating of roof and floor trusses for residential construction

· Proper loading and understating of commercial and residential prefabricated trusses

· Workflow understanding of engineering processes

· Typical construction practices and types of prefabricated trusses

Job Competencies:

· Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Ability to make logical and sound decisions and to know when to act independently and when to seek assistance.

· Curiosity & Learning Orientation: Actively identifying new areas for learning and applying newly gained knowledge/skill on the job.

· Drive to Excel: Driven to succeed and willing to go the extra mile. Perseveres in the face of obstacles and challenges.

· Interpersonal Skills & communication: Ability to work collaboratively and partner well with others, express oneself verbally and in writing, and listen well.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position, within typical manufacturing plant working conditions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, climate variances and moving mechanical equipment typically found in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment (office) is usually low, but much higher when exposed to the manufacturing areas. Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms and regularly required to walk. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

Job Requirements:

· Rising Senior

· Established progression through an accredited Structural Engineering program.

· An interest in residential and small to mid-sized commercial construction.

· Ability to adapt to different learning styles and platforms.

· Proficiency in MS Suite of products including PowerPoint and Excel

· Desire to become a certified Professional Engineer

· Openminded and willingness to learn

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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.  

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.