Truss Design Intern — ESOP Ownership & Growth

Drexel Building Supply, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership through ESOP culture

Hands-on professional growth

Team Blue culture

Clothing discount

Job summary

The Drexel Building Supply, Inc. seeks a Truss Design Intern to transform architectural plans into actionable roof truss designs, learning structural load concepts and truss modeling software while supporting design and manufacturing teams in delivering quality components.

This in-person internship runs 40 hours per week May–August 2026, with SHU day in Campbellsport and summer placement in Wrightstown. Develop CAD skills and shop-floor documentation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Comfortable with design software and strong mathematical proficiency.
• Experience with CAD or truss-design software is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret architectural blueprints and structural drawings with accuracy.
• Model functional roof and floor truss layouts and component specifications.
• Transform design concepts into production-ready shop-floor documentation.
• Learn structural engineering concepts including roof, floor, gravity and lateral loads.
• Collaborate closely with designers, production facilities and sales teams.

Skills

CAD software

Mathematical proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

Mitek Management

Truss design software

Job description

The Drexel Building Supply, Inc. seeks a Truss Design Intern to transform architectural plans into actionable roof truss designs, learning structural load concepts and truss modeling software while supporting design and manufacturing teams in delivering quality components.

This in-person internship runs 40 hours per week May–August 2026, with SHU day in Campbellsport and summer placement in Wrightstown. Develop CAD skills and shop-floor documentation.