Senior Truss Design Lead | MiTek & AutoCAD

Wilson Lumber Company; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Lumber Company in Madison, AL seeks an Experienced Truss Designer IV to lead the design team, optimize truss layouts, and ensure high-quality outputs that meet codes and standards. Based at our Madison location, this role collaborates with sales, production, and field operations, travels less than 25%, and uses MiTek and AutoCAD to deliver accurate designs and resolve complex technical challenges.

A technical associate degree and 8–10 years of design experience, including 5 years in

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training in design or drafting.
• 8–10 years of truss design experience, incl. 5 in multi-family/commercial.
• Strong leadership, communication, and multitasking with sales orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily design department resources, scheduling, and workflow prioritization.
• Mentor and guide design team members for growth and skill development.
• Serve as primary contact for internal teams and external customers; ensure timely communication and alignment with project scopes.
• Create and review truss designs, optimizing for material efficiency, production capability, and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Blueprint reading

MiTek design

AutoCAD

Leadership

Communication

Education

Associate degree or related technical education

Tools

MiTek

AutoCAD

Job description

Wilson Lumber Company in Madison, AL seeks an Experienced Truss Designer IV to lead the design team, optimize truss layouts, and ensure high-quality outputs that meet codes and standards. Based at our Madison location, this role collaborates with sales, production, and field operations, travels less than 25%, and uses MiTek and AutoCAD to deliver accurate designs and resolve complex technical challenges.

A technical associate degree and 8–10 years of design experience, including 5 years in