Truss Designer

Job Description

• Team operates as Regional Design team large team sharing projects across the Pacific Northwest
• 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

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Required Skills & Experience

Wood truss design experience utilizing MiTek software.

Experience with high production and single family / custom home design.

Some commercial and multifamily design is a major plus.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• 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

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching.

Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and / or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.