Truss Designer

Truss Designer
JOB I.D #75623

Description:
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented In-House Truss Designer to join their engineering team. This individual will be responsible for creating accurate and efficient truss designs for residential, commercial, and agricultural projects. This role requires a strong understanding of structural principles, building codes, and proficiency in specialized truss design software.


Responsibilities

• Design roof and floor trusses using specialized software such as MiTek, Alpine, or ITW Building Components.
• Interpret architectural blueprints, structural drawings, and project specifications to determine truss requirements.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant building codes (e.g., IBC, IRC) and industry standards (e.g., WTCA).
• Optimize designs for material efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Generate accurate cut lists and layout drawings for the manufacturing team.
• Collaborate with sales, production, and project management teams to ensure project success.
• Perform calculations to verify design integrity and load-bearing capacity.
• Maintain accurate records of all designs and project documentation.

Qualifications

• Industry Experience: 2-3 years of experience as a truss designer or in a similar role within the building materials industry.
• Education: Associate or bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field (Preferred).
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in truss design software such as MiTek Sapphire, Alpine View, or ITW Building Components (Preferred).
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of structural mechanics, engineering principles, and load paths.
• Reading Plans: Ability to read and interpret complex architectural and structural drawings.
• Attributes: High attention to detail, strong mathematical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Position Details

• Location: Patterson, California.
• Pay Rate: $23.00 - $32.00 per hour (DOE).
• Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.
• Physical Requirements: Primarily sedentary work using a computer for extended periods, with occasional site visits that may involve walking or standing.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401K.
• Waiting period may apply.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Pay Rate: $23 - $32 per hr.(DOE)

Industry Experience: 2 - 3 (Preferred)
Company Culture

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused.
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Location: Patterson, California .

EEO: This company is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex or national origin. Qualified minorities, women and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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