Senior Truss Designer

Rigid Component Systems; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing design company in Longmont, Colorado, seeks a detail-oriented designer experienced in using MiTek Design Software for wood roof and floor truss designs. Responsibilities include developing designs from architectural drawings, conducting site visits, and collaborating with architects and contractors. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills and a passion for precision. This full-time role involves working closely with engineering personnel and requires a thorough understanding of the wood construction industry.

Qualifications

• Significant experience designing wood floor and roof trusses.
• Ability to work independently and meet schedules.
• General knowledge of wood construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop roof and floor truss designs using MiTek software.
• Identify specialty products and communicate with architects.
• Conduct site visits to ensure proper ordering.

Skills

Experience with MiTek Design Software

Designing wood floor and roof trusses

Mentoring and training junior designers

Good written and verbal communication skills

Good math skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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Rigid Component Systems provided pay range

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Rigid Component Systems is looking for a detail oriented designer to develop wood roof and floor truss designs from architectural and structural drawings. The ideal candidate for this position enjoys hyper-focused work, sweats the small stuff, is a clear communicator and strong team player, and is excited about working for a rapidly growing company.

Please note: The ideal candidate for this position is located in the Denver metro or Northern Colorado area. Strong candidates from outside of Colorado will be considered as well. Due to time zone constraints and a need for intermittent office and job site visits, candidates located outside of the US will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for using MiTek design software to develop roof and floor truss designs for Rigid Component Systems
• Responsible for identifying specialty products and hardware and specific call-outs on prints, competently discussing design elements with architects/ engineers/ contractors and clearly explaining your design process and vision.
• Responsible for conducting site visits as needed to meet with customers to ensure proper ordering or for problem resolution.
• Responsible for cooperating with sales and management personnel to coordinate deliveries of floor and roof trusses.
• Responsible for influencing construction budget by analyzing plans; updating specifications; identifying and projecting costs.
• Consulted on inventory management as well as purchasing and procurement of materials.
• Responsible for reading, interpreting and coordinating architectural and structural drawings.
• Responsible for generating truss placement layouts and truss designs for final construction.
• Responsible for maintaining file structure databases and documentation information.
• Responsible for sharing feedback in a timely and professional manner and operating with a spirit of continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

• Required: Significant experience with MiTek Design Software
• Required: Significant experience designing wood floor and roof trusses for both multifamily and single family projects.
• Experience with and comfort with mentoring and training junior designers
• Ability to work independently to meet required schedules and quality standards.
• General knowledge of the wood construction industry, specifically floor and truss design process.
• Ability to accurately tabulate loads and load transfer through a building.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, good math skills, good interpersonal skills.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Manufacturing