Remote Commercial Truss Designer

Carter Lumber; Kent (OH); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter Lumber seeks a remote Commercial Truss Designer to contribute to their CMF Design Team. This role involves designing roof and floor components while guaranteeing accurate and timely production based on customer blueprints. Ideal candidates must possess experience with truss design and relevant construction knowledge, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision plans available

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance

Company-match 401(k)

Vacation time and paid holidays

Room for growth; promotion from within!

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience designing trusses for large multi-family projects.
• Knowledge of RFI, Submittals, Production Files.
• Competency in reading architectural and structural plans.

Responsibilities

• Create design illustrations based on construction documents.
• Evaluate designs to meet design standards.
• Communicate design concerns with customers.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Mathematics

Construction Knowledge

Education

Experience in Truss Design

Tools

MiTek truss design software

Job description

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

Carter Lumberis looking foraCommercial Truss Designer for theirCMF Design Team. Responsibilities would 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. Role requires the knowledge of commonly used concepts and practices within the construction industry. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary for this position.

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

Requirements to be Considered for this Position:

• 1-5 years of experience designing trusses forlargemulti-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.
• Evaluates designs to ensure that design standards are being met.
• Completes and finalizes designs for production and assembly.

Analyzes and Troubleshoots:

• Reviews and analyzes 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:

• Communicates with production teams, customers and Plant Managers to ensure designs are accurate throughout the process. Assists 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!