Structural Engineer In Training Jobs in Seattle, WA

Weyerhaeuser is a global leader in timber and wood-framed construction, delivering innovative products and solutions for residential, light commercial, and home improvement applications. We foster a culture that values diversity, rewards results, and supports growth and creativity. Our people—whose skill and ingenuity have sustained us for over 100 years—are the foundation of our success.

We are committed to safety, integrity, citizenship, and innovation, and to developing sustainable solutions while investing in our people. In return, we offer competitive compensation, strong benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.

Build what’s next in engineered wood.

Join Weyerhaeuser’s Product Engineering team and help develop products used in real structures across North America—from concept through manufacturing and field application.

In this role, you will collaborate with experienced engineers to solve real-world challenges. Responsibilities include structural analysis, supporting customers in the field, contributing to code approvals, and helping bring new products to market. You will also develop design tools, improve technical literature, and work with manufacturing teams to deliver production-ready solutions, while gaining exposure to laboratory testing and building codes.

We’re looking for curious, proactive engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, values precision, and take pride in impactful work. Strong collaboration skills and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement are essential.

Why join us?

• Work on products that directly shape how buildings are designed and built

• Collaborate with a highly experienced and supportive engineering team

• Gain exposure across the full product lifecycle—from testing to code approval

• Contribute to innovation in a growing, sustainability-focused industry

Key Functions:

· Foster and actively contribute to a strong, safety-first workplace culture

· Work both independently and in collaboration with a team of engineers

· Apply building and design codes (IBC, IRC, NDS, ASCE) to develop product design properties, construction details, literature and structural software applications

· Support a national engineering team by resolving technical issues encountered in the field

· Interpret and translate testing data into clear, actionable insights to support building code approval of new and existing products

· Build technical expertise in engineered wood manufacturing, including participation in plant audits to ensure product quality

· Contribute to new product development initiatives—from concept through commercialization

· Plan, conduct, and oversee structural testing programs, including test execution, analysis, and technical reporting

• Engineer-in-training certification
• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited institution required
• Critical thinker with a desire to become an integral part of our team
• Highly motivated and organized individual who excels in a dynamic team environment
• Goal-oriented attention to detail and deadlines
• Willingness to safely participate in a results-based culture
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Functional knowledge of AutoCAD or related drafting software preferred
• Functional knowledge of Visual Basic macro development in Excel preferred

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. 
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. 

What We Offer:

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $69,300-$113,500 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5-7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

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