Truss Designer (On-Site)

Description: POSITION SUMMARY: Designs and develops truss systems for commercial and residential buildings. Create layouts and drawings for floor and roof plans by hand and with MiTek design software.FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-- Design truss systems for commercial and residential buildings.-- Create layouts and drawings for floor and roof plans by hand and with MiTek design software.-- Discuss changes in designs with clients, architects, engineers, and other designers on the design team.-- Other duties as assigned by management.Requirements: FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-- Design truss systems for commercial and residential buildings.-- Create layouts and drawings for floor and roof plans by hand and with MiTek design software.-- Discuss changes in designs with clients, architects, engineers, and other designers on the design team.-- Other duties as assigned by management.EXPERIENCE:Minimum 2 years' experience designing utilizing MiTek and/or other design related software with a general knowledge of the construction industry.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:-- Ability to read and interpret architectural blueprints.-- Strong math skills-- Ability to calculate tributary loads, concentrated loads and load transfer throughout building.-- Knowledge of current local codes associated with truss design (TPI).-- Ability to effectively communicate with architects, engineers, customers and team members (through email and verbally) ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:Able to sit and stand for long periods of time.Manual dexterity with both hands to operate office and computer equipment.Able to stoop, squat, sit, stand, and climb stairs repeatedly.PIc0e8f097cef3-25660-34443843