Lead Truss Designer
PURPOSE:
Provide estimate designs and layout for our outside sales team and customers using Alpine Mitek Javelin and or Forte software. Creating production drawing and files for our manufacturing plant.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
The nature of this position is to have a residential construction background with an emphasis in architectural blueprints and AutoCAD knowledge. Desired experience includes the creation of truss designs from customer plans and specifications and the ability to maintain engineering schedules to support production.
ESSENTIALS JOB FUNCTIONS:
General knowledge of construction industry
Knowledge of floor and roof truss design and layout
Alpine Mitek Javelin and or Forte software experience required
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
Good written and oral communication skills are required
Ability to read understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to deal courteously with customers coworkers sales representatives and construction personnel
Good math skills including but not limited to architectural units fractions geometry and basictrigonometry
Exposure to EWP software is a plus. Javelin and/or Forte
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Completing design work assigned by the Design Manager.
Perform truss designs layouts placement plans and size beams with provided software.
Reading and interpreting blueprints architectural and structural drawing
Ensure designs are accurate optimized and conforms to building standards
Generate Floor and Roof truss placement layouts for production and final construction
Provide accurate pricing for estimating purposes
Provide jobsite support with the aid of sales department when requested
Request sealed engineering drawings and/or repair details and followup to ensure complete
Offer alternatives and solutions as problems arise in the field or as plan changes are made
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:
Paid holidays / Vacation
401k plans
Medical / Eye / dental insurance
Full Time: Monday Friday (Hourly position with incentive bonuses)
Estimated: $a year (Base on experience)
Truss Designer
