Join Our Applied R&D Team! As an Applied R&D Engineer, you will contribute to the development of innovative wood product solutions that are used in real buildings throughout North America. Working at the intersection of engineering, product development, manufacturing, and building science, you will help transform ideas into commercially viable products and applications.
In this role, you will collaborate with engineers, scientists, and market analysts to solve complex building challenges. Your work will include product research and development, structural analysis, code evaluation and laboratory testing.
We are seeking a curious and driven engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems, embraces innovation, and takes pride in delivering practical solutions that create value for customers.
Why Join Us? - Develop product and building solutions that directly influence how structures are designed and built.
- Work alongside a highly experienced and collaborative team of analysts, engineers and scientists.
- Gain exposure across the complete product lifecycle, from concept development through manufacturing and market implementation.
- Help advance innovation in a growing industry centered on sustainability and renewable materials.
- Contribute to solutions that support a more resilient and sustainable built environment.
Key Responsibilities - Promote and actively contribute to a strong safety-first culture.
- Develop innovative building and product solutions using structural analysis, engineering principles, and mechanical testing.
- Apply building codes and design standards, including IBC, IRC, NDS, and ASCE standards, to support new product development and applications.
- Develop and evaluate technical concepts for code compliance, manufacturing feasibility, and field application.
- Plan, conduct, and oversee structural testing programs, including test design, execution, data analysis, and technical reporting.
- Interpret technical data and translate findings into actionable product development recommendations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance products from concept through commercialization.
- Support code approvals, technical documentation, and engineering guidance for new products.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Five or more years of engineering experience.
- Strong knowledge of North American building codes, structural design principles, product applications, and engineering analysis.
- Experience with wood design, engineered wood products, or building materials.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to identify meaningful product development opportunities and translate them into practical solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
Join us and help create the next generation of wood products and building solutions. At Weyerhaeuser, your ideas, expertise, and innovation can make a lasting impact on the future of construction.
What We Offer: Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $98,800-$148,200 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 10% 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.
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