Design Engineer: Multi-Family Wood Trusses (MiTek SE)

Associated Truss and Lumber; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Associated Truss & Lumber Co in Mesquite, TX, is seeking an experienced MiTek Structure Enterprise (SE) Multi-Family Wood Truss Designer to join our Design team. This role covers engineering, analysis, and layout of metal-plate-connected wood roof and floor truss systems and engineered wall systems for multi-family residential projects.

The ideal candidate brings strong structural judgment, advanced MiTek SE proficiency, and the ability to optimize designs for safety, manufacturability, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience designing wood trusses using MiTek software.
• Proficiency in MiTek Structure Enterprise (SE).
• Strong understanding of wood-frame construction and truss behavior.
• Experience performing structural load analysis and evaluating beam performance.
• Ability to interpret architectural and structural construction documents.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes and industry standards.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural designs for metal-plate-connected wood trusses and engineered wall systems using MiTek SE.
• Perform structural analysis including load calculations, wind-load assessments, gravity, seismic, and snow load application.
• Conduct beam performance evaluations to ensure stability, compliance, and safety.
• Evaluate load paths and design truss systems that properly transfer loads to supports.
• Size and specify truss members, plates, bearings, and connectors per standards.

Skills

MiTek SE proficiency

Wood truss design

Structural load analysis

Reading construction documents

Detail-oriented

Education

Post-secondary education in drafting, construction, engineering, or related field

Tools

MiTek Structure Enterprise (SE)

CAD software

Job description

Associated Truss & Lumber Co in Mesquite, TX, is seeking an experienced MiTek Structure Enterprise (SE) Multi-Family Wood Truss Designer to join our Design team. This role covers engineering, analysis, and layout of metal-plate-connected wood roof and floor truss systems and engineered wall systems for multi-family residential projects.

The ideal candidate brings strong structural judgment, advanced MiTek SE proficiency, and the ability to optimize designs for safety, manufacturability, and