Truss Designer

Must Haves:

3-5+ years recent truss design experience, concentration in wood

Strong knowledge or preference for MiTek CAD software

Experience with high production and single family/custom home design

Plusses:

College degree

MiTek Certificate of Completion and Manufacturing Certificate in Truss Design preferred

Experience in a truss plant and/or as an estimator

Some expertise with wall panel design is a major plus

Day-to-Day:

Team operates as Regional Design team – large team sharing projects across the Central Region

Prepares complicated truss design and layout drawings - layout drawings may include beams and metal connectors sized and supplied by the company

Develops layout and design drawings from architectural drawings or sketches provided to the company

Makes phone calls to building designers or professionals to obtain or clarify information shown

Draws rough sketches or arranges for finished drawings or photographs to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence

Prepare truss repair drawings for review and approval by a professional engineer

Writes technical descriptions specifying material qualities and properties

Will be trained on material for Wood Truss Council Level 1-3 certifications – Company will cover the cost of the exam (not required but encouraged)

Junior candidates will be provided extensive online and in-person training, will partner w/ an experienced designer – Will train on software, truss math, blue print reading, etc.

(More experienced Designers)

Reviews and checks layout and design drawings prepared by less experienced truss technicians and assists in making modifications prior to release

May obtain information pertaining to products that have been field modified or damaged - information is summarized and given to a professional engineer to evaluate and complete repair drawings when required

Analyzes technical data and reports to determine if design meets specifications

Understands the building code and applies knowledge of special truss industry issues

Analyzes plans and diagrams, or observes and makes notes on material processing, to determine material processing specifications or specifications for construction activities