Structural Engineer (Branch Engineer)

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

The Simpson Strong-Tie engineering group is focused on delivering education, services, and support to both internal and external customers in innovative ways. This position is based in Riverside, California and provides technical services to Southern California, Las Vegas (Nevada), Arizona, New Mexico and Hawaii. The Structural Engineer (Branch Engineer) serves as a technical expert to internal and external customers (such as specifiers, building officials, and contractors) in the Southwest U.S. region. They are responsible for the development and delivery of presentations and technical literature content to support sales, generate new products and services, and to improve or maintain our existing products or services. They educate the specifying community by providing technical information regarding product capabilities, proper application and installation and potential solutions to various structural engineering applications for wood, steel, and concrete structures. The Structural Engineer (Branch Engineer) is someone who communicates well and is Humble, Hungry and Smart.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Provide technical assistance to customers, and inside/outside sales through verbal and written communication (25%)

Travel with outside sales to develop personal relationships with them and our customers, assist with technical support, give presentations, conduct job site calls, research/report new products/applications, and observe product installations, including after natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes. (25%)

Create content for and conduct presentations (public speaking) discussing building code provisions, including practical design using Simpson Strong-Tie products in front of customers like engineers, architects, builders, building officials, and our sales professionals. Assist with training inside and outside sales on new products and technical literature. Heavy focus on wood frame connectors and fasteners (20%)

Develop content for new literature publications such as Catalogs, Technical Bulletins, Fliers & Engineering Letters that will promote the benefits of our products and explain technical content. Check and review all technical literature prior to publication. (15%)

Assist in the R&D laboratory by coordinating and conducting demonstration testing for customer events, training programs, and product showcases. Support investigative testing related to customer inquiries, product applications, and field issues by gathering data, documenting results, and communicating findings. Work closely with the Lab Technician and engineering team to prepare test setups, operate testing equipment, and maintain a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment. (5%)

Be active with industry associations including attending meetings, participating in technical committees, providing technical presentations, composing technical articles for industry publications (5%)

Perform additional tasks as directed by the Branch Engineering Director, Branch Manager, or Vice President of Engineering (5%)

REQUIREMENTS

• License Required: California Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE)
• Education Required: B.S. degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering
• 3+ Years Experience Required: Related structural consulting experience, including design with light-framed wood, steel and concrete structures practicing under a licensed PE or SE.

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

If you have and can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• License Preferred: California Licensed Structural Engineer (SE)
• Construction Materials and Design Methods: practical working knowledge of common light-framed wood construction and concrete construction and associated design methodologies a must. Additional familiarity with masonry, steel (CFS), and Mass Timber construction and design methods a plus.

• Product knowledge: general knowledge of Connectors and Lateral System product lines (Anchors, Strong-Walls, Mass Timber, Fasteners, CFS a plus). General understanding of product development process from idea to launch a plus.

• Customer focus: Quickly and effectively solve customer problems and maintain productive internal and external customer relationships. Readily readjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing customer needs. Recognize potentially adverse customer reactions and develop better alternatives.
• Speaking and communication: Communicate verbally in an appropriate way for the audience he/she is speaking to. Ability to effectively present information to top management, customers, and other groups. The role will require presenting to large groups.

• Accountability and dependability: arrive to work on time and follow instructions, policies, and procedures. Fulfill commitments made to customers, peers, co-workers, and managers. Hold self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.

• Teamwork: Maintain a collaborative approach in dealing with other Simpson Strong-Tie employees. Demonstrate a genuine commitment to reach mutually beneficial solutions. Demonstrated ability to motivate and work with team members.

• Computer Skills: excellent proficiency in Microsoft software including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook and PowerPoint. Experience with AutoCAD, BlueBeam Revu, Simpson Strong-Tie software/apps, SAP, Smartsheet, and Salesforce a plus.

• Language: Ability to read and interpret documents such as architectural and structural plans, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

• Self-management: set priorities, goals and timelines to achieve maximum productivity. Manage multiple projects and competing priorities. Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.

• Driving record: Possess and maintain a driving record which complies with company policy.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This position requires domestic travel up to 15% of the time with occasional overnight stays.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt position is located in Riverside, California and provides technical services to Southern California, Las Vegas (Nevada), Arizona, New Mexico and Hawaii.

RELOCATION

Relocation may be considered for this position.

PAY

81,100 - 129,800 / year

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used. The position also requires work in a research and development (R&D) laboratory environment, which may involve the operation of testing equipment, handling of materials and prototypes, and participation in product testing and evaluation activities. Compliance with all laboratory safety procedures and the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) is expected when working in the lab.

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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