Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Designs and develops truss systems for commercial and residential buildings. Create layouts and drawings for floor and roof plans by hand and with MiTek design software.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Design truss systems for commercial and residential buildings.

· Create layouts and drawings for floor and roof plans by hand and with MiTek design software.

· Discuss changes in designs with clients, architects, engineers, and other designers on the design team.

· Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Design truss systems for commercial and residential buildings.

· Create layouts and drawings for floor and roof plans by hand and with MiTek design software.

· Discuss changes in designs with clients, architects, engineers, and other designers on the design team.

· Other duties as assigned by management.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 2 years’ experience designing utilizing MiTek and/or other design related software with a general knowledge of the construction industry.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Ability to read and interpret architectural blueprints.

· Strong math skills

· Ability to calculate tributary loads, concentrated loads and load transfer throughout building.

· Knowledge of current local codes associated with truss design (TPI).

· Ability to effectively communicate with architects, engineers, customers and team members (through email and verbally) 

ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Able to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Manual dexterity with both hands to operate office and computer equipment.
• Able to stoop, squat, sit, stand, and climb stairs repeatedly.