Senior Structural Truss Designer

Builders FirstSource, Inc.; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, America’s leading building materials supplier, seeks a Senior Structural Truss Designer in Idaho Falls. In this visible role you’ll create detailed layouts, coordinate with customers, engineers, and architects, and translate concepts into buildable truss designs for residential projects.

You’ll work with AutoCAD and MiTek, ensure compliance with codes, and balance cost, schedule, and quality while mentoring newer team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years of drafting or design experience in construction/building materials or related.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze architectural and construction blueprints.
• Excellent verbal, written, and customer communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities; able to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed layouts, structural plans, and material specifications based on customer needs and project requirements.
• Serve as Builders FirstSource's technical representative throughout the design, purchasing, and construction process.
• Analyze project requirements and perform simple to complex structural evaluations to ensure optimal design solutions.
• Review plans and layouts with customers, providing expert recommendations and technical guidance.
• Interpret customer concept drawings and transform them into accurate, buildable construction designs.
• Select appropriate materials and generate material take-offs and product lists.
• Coordinate directly with engineers, architects, contractors, and customers to resolve design challenges and project discrepancies.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable building codes, engineering requirements, and municipal regulations.
• Proactively identify issues and develop practical solutions while balancing cost, schedule, and project constraints.
• Conduct job site visits and inspections as needed.
• Assist with training and mentoring new team members.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending enhancements to design processes, tools, and best practices.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional quality and customer service standards.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Client communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

MiTek

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.

Senior Structural Truss Designer

Location: Idaho Falls, ID Truss

Build Innovative Structural Solutions That Bring Homes to Life

Are you an experienced structural design professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and working directly with customers?In this highly visible role, you'll serve as a trusted technical expert, collaborating with customers, contractors, engineers, and architects to deliver high-quality structural solutions that meet project goals, timelines, and budgets.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled designer who thrives on independence, enjoys customer interaction, and wants to make a meaningful impact on residential construction projects.

What You'll Do

• Create detailed layouts, structural plans, and material specifications based on customer needs and project requirements.
• Serve as Builders FirstSource's technical representative throughout the design, purchasing, and construction process.
• Analyze project requirements and perform simple to complex structural evaluations to ensure optimal design solutions.
• Review plans and layouts with customers, providing expert recommendations and technical guidance.
• Interpret customer concept drawings and transform them into accurate, buildable construction designs.
• Select appropriate materials and generate material take-offs and product lists.
• Coordinate directly with engineers, architects, contractors, and customers to resolve design challenges and project discrepancies.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable building codes, engineering requirements, and municipal regulations.
• Proactively identify issues and develop practical solutions while balancing cost, schedule, and project constraints.
• Conduct job site visits and inspections as needed.
• Assist with training and mentoring new team members.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending enhancements to design processes, tools, and best practices.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional quality and customer service standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of drafting or design experience within the construction, building materials, structural design, or related industry.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and analyze architectural and construction blueprints.
• Excellent verbal, written, and customer communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with residential roof and floor system design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with MiTek software is a plus.
• Knowledge of residential construction methods, building codes, and structural design principles.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Work on diverse residential construction projects from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with industry professionals including architects, engineers, builders, and contractors.
• Exercise significant autonomy and professional judgment.
• Apply advanced technical expertise to solve real-world construction challenges.
• Contribute directly to customer success and project outcomes.
• Join an organization committed to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Work in both office and field environments, including outdoor locations with varying weather conditions.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Build your future with Builders FirstSource and help shape the structures where people live, work, and thrive.

Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

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