Remote Truss Designer

Job Description for Panel Designer (Remote or Onsite)

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

Location: Multiple Opportunities Available

Compensation: Base Salary and Benefits

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

•       Send approval letter to customers according to P&P procedures when necessary

•       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.

Nathan Tillotson