Description

Eagle Metal manufactures connector plates, as well as provide truss and panel design software to our customers nationwide! We are a group of professionals who share two core values: A warrior’s spirit to work hard, innovate and persevere; a servant’s heart to treat others with respect and always give that something extra in helping every customer succeed.

Our growing company is looking to hire a Truss Design Engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.

Requirements

Detailed and experienced in the area of truss design is preferred but not required. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications but have sufficient experience and talent. Must be a dependable part of the team, as teamwork is vital to our continued growth and success.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering review, approval and seals for MPC wood truss designs and repairs for our Component Manufacturer customers.
• Provide some oversight of Engineering Technician’s design and project work.
• Structural design of roof and floor trusses for single family, multi-family and commercial projects?
• Generate clear, complete and accurate working plans and detail layout drawings based on architectural and engineering plans for the fabrication of roof/floor trusses and components.
• Provide the structural design and drawing of truss repairs using company and/or AutoCAD software.?
• Size and specify hangers for truss-to-truss connections.?
• Work closely with the Director of Engineering Services to ensure that all work for the department is being delegated and completed by the team in a timely manner.
• Contact outside sources to resolve questions or concerns in the design and review process.
• Assist with technical questions in regard to trusses and framing with trusses.
• Assist sales and support teams with technical questions from customers. ?
• Communicate with peer/management effectively
• Participate in the tasks including but not limited to implementation and maintenance of engineering processes, creating and maintaining technical data and engineering requirements, testing and development of truss design software and technical support.

Qualifications:

• Professional licensing in at least one state required.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Architectural Engineering required.
• Previous MPC wood truss design and engineering experience preferred but not required.
• Understand basic engineering and design concepts.
• Ability to quickly and effectively become proficient in design software that is used and necessary to perform your duties.
• Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects at the same time expeditiously to complete tasks in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret construction documents.?
• Understand code requirements and loading conditions as they relate to truss?structural design.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Ability to identify and provide solutions to problems effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to deal courteously with customers, co-workers, and construction personnel.?And sustain working relationships.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental
• Health
• Paid Time O
• Vision

Work Location:

• Dallas, Texas

Hours:

• 8AM-5PM
• Ability to work overtime and weekends required