Ruffin & Payne, Inc. is seeking a full-time Structural Component Designer to design residential engineered wood floor and truss roof systems.

Must be able to utilize design software to interpret residential blueprints into structural placement drawings and estimates. Respond to inquiries received from customers and associates as needed to support the design and sales of engineered wood products and roof trusses. Must be forward thinking, have a “can do” attitude and be a team player. Product and software training is provided.

We are a close knit team of lumber providers in Richmond, VA who have helped homeowners and contractors get the best quality lumber and wood products since 1892. We believe your success is our success and we work hard to achieve it. Together. Every day.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Use blueprints and specifications provided with design software to produce framing layouts and material take-offs for EWP.

• Size beams and wood I-joists using software.
• Produces roof truss placement plans, truss design drawings and truss quotes using your ability to understand blueprints and customer requirements for specific projects.
• Create shop paperwork that is optimized and batched for efficiency based on equipment used in manufacturing.
• Communicate with customer and sales staff on technical aspects of plans which require clarification from customer, architect, or engineer. 
• Plan and pace your own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.
• Understand and observe all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attend periodic safety meetings as required; recommend changes to improve safety procedures.

Required Skills and Competencies

• General knowledge of construction industry and building materials.
• Knowledge of floor and roof truss design process.
• Experience with MiTek or other design software preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural blueprints.
• Knowledge of current local codes associated with structural design.
• Good written and oral communication skills are required.

Recommended Experience and Education

• Minimum 2-year degree in Residential Design or equivalent
• Minimum 2 – 4 years in related field and position

Ruffin & Payne, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.