Commercial Multi-Family Truss Designer

Carter Lumber; Hagerstown (MD); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented remote Commercial Multi-Family Truss Designer. In this role, you will design roof and floor components for commercial and multi-family projects, ensuring accuracy and timeliness based on customer blueprints. Your expertise in truss design and construction processes will be essential as you create working drawings and troubleshoot design issues. This opportunity offers a supportive environment where your contributions can lead to significant growth, and you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans. If you're passionate about design and looking for a role that allows you to work from anywhere, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing trusses for commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Create design illustrations based on construction documents.
• Communicate design concerns and issues with customers.

Skills

Truss Design

Construction Knowledge

Mathematics

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Self-Motivation

Tools

MiTek Truss Design Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a remote/virtual position. You can work from anywhere!

Carter Lumber is looking for a remote Commercial Multi-Family Truss Designer. Responsibilities include designing roof and floor components and placement plans for commercial and multi-family projects and ensuring drawings are produced accurately and timely based on blueprints provided by customers. The role requires knowledge of commonly used concepts and practices within the construction industry. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company is necessary for this position.

• MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S.

Requirements to be Considered for this Position:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing trusses for large commercial multi-family projects
• Knowledgeable in the basic aspects of construction
• Complete understanding of processes including: RFI, Submittals, Production Files
• Previous experience using MiTek truss design software. SE preferred
• High level of knowledge in the application of the products being designed
• Competency in basic mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry
• Knowledgeable in reading architectural and structural plans
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot and problem solve
• Self-motivate as a potentially remote designer
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Responsibilities of the Position:Designing:

• Create design illustrations based on construction documents to produce working drawings for customer review
• Evaluate designs to ensure that design standards are being met
• Complete and finalize designs for production and assembly

Analyzes and Troubleshoots:

• Review and analyze specifications, construction documents, engineered drawings and related designs to determine factors affecting design of the wall, truss and engineered wood components
• Clearly communicate design concerns and issues with customers to reach a component design solution

Support:

• Communicate with production teams, customers and Plant Managers to ensure designs are accurate throughout the process. Assist sales teams in responding to questions/concerns from customers.

Benefits (full-time employees):

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Company-match 401(k)
• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Vendor incentives
• Room for growth; we promote from within!
• Military encouraged to apply!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Internet Publishing