Truss Designer

Truss Designer Overview

• The Truss Designer role involves creating engineered roof and floor truss systems for residential and light commercial projects.
• Collaborate with sales teams, customers, and production personnel to ensure accurate and cost-effective designs.
• Utilize specialized truss design software to produce layouts compliant with building codes and customer requirements.
• Join a leading supplier of building materials with a reputation for great benefits and employee longevity.
• Contribute to projects that shape communities across the country while advancing your professional skills.
• Work remotely in a supportive environment that values collaboration and innovation.
• Ideal for professionals experienced in truss design software and interpreting architectural plans.
• Opportunity to work with industry leaders and enhance your expertise in construction design.

Truss Designer Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Design roof and floor truss systems using specialized software like MiTek SE or Alpine.
• Review architectural plans and engineering specifications to create structurally sound designs.
• Ensure truss layouts comply with building codes, engineering standards, and customer expectations.
• Optimize designs for manufacturability, efficiency, material utilization, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with sales representatives, builders, contractors, engineers, and production teams.
• Revise and update designs as project requirements evolve.
• Provide technical support and design recommendations to internal and external customers.
• Produce accurate truss placement diagrams, layouts, and production drawings.

Truss Designer Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in truss design; 4 years preferred.
• Proficiency in truss design software such as MiTek SE, Alpine, or similar platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, architectural drawings, and structural plans.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, building materials, and structural components.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Preferred associate's degree or equivalent technical training in construction design.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with teams, sales, and customers.
• Team player mindset with the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.