Structural Engineer (SE - Civil/Truss)
Illinois Tool Works
Earth City, MO · Posted June 10, 2026
Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks
See every open role at Illinois Tool Works
More in Missouri job market · All Structural Engineer jobs (209) · Manufacturing & Industrial · Engineering jobs
More roles at Illinois Tool Works
- Field Sales Engineer
- National Sales Manager · Troy, OH
- Territory Sales Representative · Elk Grove Village, IL
- Site and Service Manager · Carol Stream, IL
- Product Manager – Industrial Equipment & Automation · Appleton, WI
- North American Marketing Specialist · Norwood, MA
Similar jobs
- Senior Building Structural Engineer · Kiewit Infrastructure South · Lone Tree, CO
- Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Power & Industrial, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers · Kiewit Infrastructure South · Lenexa, KS
- Structural Engineer - NM · Steel Dynamics · Fort Wayne, IN
- Structural Engineer · Steel Dynamics · Butler, IN
- Managing Geotechnical Engineer (Ph.D. or M.S.) · Exponent · Oakland, CA
- Senior Architect/Architectural Engineer (M.S./Ph.D.) · Exponent · Menlo Park, CA
Engineering jobs in the rankings
Rankings about engineering jobs
- Best cities for software and engineering jobs #1 San Francisco (3,412 openings)
- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
- Most requested AI skills in engineering jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (6.1%)
- AI tools named most often in engineering jobs #1 Claude (1.7%)
- Employers with the most engineering jobs #1 Amazon (2,992 roles)
Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 80 open structural engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $100,000 to $130,000 and the median is $120,000.
Listed pay is what employers advertise, not what people are paid.
How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among civil engineers is little observed so far. Measured exposure for civil engineers: 1% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
About the job
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
Ability to travel to office locations as needed.
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.