Residential Truss Designer & Estimator | No Weekends

Hayward Lumber; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401K

Paid time off including vacation, paid

Job summary

Hayward Lumber in Santa Maria, CA, is seeking a Truss Designer to join the Design & Estimating team. You will prepare accurate layouts for residential roof and floor truss systems using CAD and related design software, interpret plans, and collaborate across Designers, Estimators, and Production to ensure buildable, cost-effective designs.

The role emphasizes strong math, precise drafting, and clear communication, with a comprehensive benefits package and no weekend work.

Qualifications

• Strong math and measurement skills required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for internal/external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with careful data handling and record-keeping.
• Self-motivated with willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Create layouts and complete truss designs for residential roof and floor truss systems using CAD/design software.
• Interpret architectural plans, drawings, and specs to ensure design accuracy and code compliance.
• Communicate with Designers, Estimators, and Production to clarify requirements and changes.
• Generate material lists and pricing estimates for engineered truss systems.

Skills

Math proficiency

Blueprint reading

Verbal and written communication

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Tools

CAD software

Structural design software

Job description

Hayward Lumber in Santa Maria, CA, is seeking a Truss Designer to join the Design & Estimating team. You will prepare accurate layouts for residential roof and floor truss systems using CAD and related design software, interpret plans, and collaborate across Designers, Estimators, and Production to ensure buildable, cost-effective designs.

The role emphasizes strong math, precise drafting, and clear communication, with a comprehensive benefits package and no weekend work.