Associate Truss Designer

LLOYD COMPANIES INC•Brandon, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Truss Designer supports the Design team and serves as a technical expert for design software, helping develop standard operating procedures for design processes. The role may also involve designing truss systems for commercial and residential buildings. It assists with preparing design documents, supporting design and estimating work for wall, roof, and floor trusses, and coordinating with Designers, sales, and management to support client meetings and deliveries. The position is based in an office setting, with occasional travel to job sites.

Requirements

At least 1 year of related experience and/or training.
General knowledge of the construction industry, particularly floor and truss design processes.
Ability to accurately tabulate loads and load transfer through a building.
Proficiency in Revit.
Proficiency in MS Office applications.
Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and follow-through skills, including the ability to carry out multi-task projects.
Ability to work well with diverse groups or individuals.
Regular and consistent attendance.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and present information effectively to groups.
Ability to calculate figures, proportions, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical ability to talk or hear regularly and to stand, walk, handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms frequently.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a related field.
Experience with BIM360.
Experience with Adobe Suite.
A demonstrated desire to complete, lead, and manage projects.
Active community involvement.
Flexibility and tolerance for change.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and coordinating design documents using Eagle, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM360, and other drafting tools.
Support design and estimate efforts for wall, roof, and floor trusses.
Coordinate with Designers to ensure appropriate support and resources are in place before internal and external client meetings.
Assist with modification and change requests.
Understand and develop blueprints for roof trusses, floor trusses, and wall panels using appropriate design software.
Draft accurate bids, material lists, and price lists for submission to Designers.
Coordinate floor and roof truss deliveries with sales and management personnel.
Serve as the design software lead, maintaining a thorough understanding of software and its reporting capabilities.
Perform other assigned duties necessary to achieve company and departmental goals.
Follow safety requirements in the building, while operating motor vehicles, and when performing duties in the field.