What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Smartlam NA Dothan LLC?
SmartLam North America is seeking a Project Engineer to support the successful design, coordination, and delivery of innovative mass timber projects across the United States. In this role, you will partner with Engineering, Design, Project Management, Sales, Quality, and Research and Development teams to help move projects from early design support through review, fabrication, and construction.
This position is ideal for a detail-oriented engineering professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams, and contributing to efficient design for manufacturing and assembly. The Project Engineer will help ensure SmartLam’s high standards for accuracy, service, quality, and sustainability are reflected in every project.
As a leader in sustainable construction, SmartLam delivers regionally sourced mass timber solutions backed by advanced manufacturing capabilities in Montana and Alabama. Our team provides technical and field expertise from design through installation, working collaboratively to build high-performing structures that support environmental responsibility and long-term industry innovation.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Project Engineer is accountable for supporting the Engineering and Design department with technical documents, engineering services and project specific support functions. The departments primary objectives are to engineer and design for optimal manufacturing and assembly (DfMA) and ensuring that SmartLam North Amercica’s high level of service is provided on every project. Starting position level will be determined based on experience and abilities.
LOCATION: COLUMBIA FALLS, MONTANA, OR DOTHAN, ALABAMA, OR REMOTE
Duties and Responsibilities
- Engineering design and detailing of Mass Timber projects to include, but not limited to, Specialty Structural Engineering services, Consulting, Preliminary Project Engineering, Design Assistance support to EOR and Deferred Engineering submittals.
- FEA modeling, analysis and design of Mass Timber projects using Dlubal FEA Software and custom tools.
- Develop clear and organized engineering calculation packages.
- Technical expertise in Mass Timber products, engineering concepts, and detailing.
- Complete take-offs to support the order of fasteners, hangers, brackets and other miscellaneous components that are part of the Mass Timber installation package.
- Support the department with the development of technical documents, white papers, and calculations templates.
- Support Sales staff with technical review of project, preliminary designs, documentation and client management.
- Support Project Managers with the successful delivery of sold Mass Timber projects.
- Support Research and Development with technical document review, testing, and product development
- Support Design-Drafting staff with the development of Mass Timber submittal drawings, shop drawings, and production drawings.
- Coordinate project information with project design team (architect, engineer, contractor).
- Manage and Track project RFI’s
Required Skills & Experience
- B.S. in Engineering - Structural Emphasis Preferred
- Experienced with wood design, construction methodology and detailing.
- Experience preparing and reading construction documents and project manuals.
- Experience in FEA software
- Experience in AutoCAD
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products
- Highly organized, accurate and detailed.
- Self-motivated, energetic and a quick learner
- Able to work well with others in a team environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Masters with focus on Mass Timber engineering
- 2 years experience in building engineering (structural) and project management.
- Mass Timber engineering and detailing experience
- Experience with CadWork and/or Revit Software – BIM Modeling
This role description provides an overview of key responsibilities and requirements but does not list every possible duty or expectation. Management may adjust responsibilities as needed. Americans with Disabilities; Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
SmartLam North America is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws regarding discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other protected status.