What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer In Training (Civil/Structural) position at Weyerhauser Co?
Weyerhaeuser is leading the world's structural frame market with innovative products, systems, and services for use in a variety of residential, light commercial and home improvement applications worldwide. We're looking for people who can contribute, grow, think, and create. We thrive in a culture that embraces diversity and rewards results. Our associates are the real reason we've been in business for over 100 years. Their skill and ingenuity have made Weyerhaeuser one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of wood products in the world. Our vision is to develop superior sustainable solutions for the world and our focus is as much on building our people as on building the business. We are committed to creating an environment for associates that value safety, integrity, citizenship and innovation. We seek out achievers, with leadership potential. In return, we offer a highly competitive salary, excellent benefits, and outstanding career development.
As an industry leading manufacturer of engineered wood products, the Weyerhaeuser Product Engineering, Codes and Standards team plays a critical role in ensuring code compliance and supporting the specification and application of Weyerhaeuser engineered wood products. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of a diverse team of engineers primarily dividing their time on product engineering issues that include resolving technical field questions, preparing code evaluation submittal documents, supporting industry activities and developing product specification literature and structural design software. Other engineering responsibilities will include supporting laboratory experiments and product manufacturing activities.
The successful candidate is one who displays a can-do attitude in a dynamic work environment, is a creative self-starter that enjoys learning and problem solving, prides themselves on accuracy of work, and strives to create an injury-free high productivity environment. A team player with strong inter-personal skills is essential. This position is located in Federal Way, WA and may require some limited travel as dictated by assignments.
Key Functions :
- Actively participate in a safety-driven workplace culture
- Work independently or under the supervision of engineers :
- Developing product literature and software design specifications,
- Resolving technical field problems
- Preparing code evaluation submittal documentation
- Supporting test laboratory and manufacturing activities
Qualifications
What We Offer
Compensation : This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $66,703-109,000 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. For those eligible, we offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution based on your participation. 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 401(k) plan, which includes a paid company match on a per pay period basis. In addition, the company makes a retirement savings contribution of 5% of eligible earnings into the 401(k) Plan.
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.
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.
About Wood Products :
We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we've been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.
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.
Salary : $66,703 - $109,000
