Remote Truss Designer

Job Description for Remote Truss Designer

Must have MiTek or Alpine software design experience in residential design. US based candidates only.

Compensation: Base Salary, Monthly Bonus opportunity and Benefits which include company profit sharing and industry leading 401k.

Duties of the Designer position:

• These associates must read architectural prints to create roof and floor truss placement layouts conforming to current Company design practices
• Design of roof and floor trusses in engineering software ensuring designs are accurate, optimized, and conforms to the current P&P
• Specify all necessary supplied hardware
• Maintain complete and updated Job Tracking Sheet
• Provide sales and customer support when necessary
• Ensure office and plan are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion and all plans are logged properly
• Attend required meetings and participates in committees as requested by supervisor(s).

This job will also require:

• Computer Skills: Word Processing System, Design Software, Internet Software, Database Software
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• General knowledge of construction industry. Knowledge of floor and roof truss design process
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural blueprints
• Ability to calculate tributary loads, concentrated loads, and load transfer through a building.
• Ability to operate a computer and current software used by company Knowledge of current local codes associated with truss design (i.e. TPI, UBC).
• Good written and oral communication skills are required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to deal courteously with customers, co-workers, and construction personnel
• Good math skills including, but not limited to architectural units, fractions, geometry, and basic trigonometry.

Required Experience

Associate or 4-year degree and 2+ yrs. Experience in Design.