Junior Truss Designer

Sunpro•Sugar City, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Truss Designer is an entry level designer committed to learning to design trusses for production in accordance with client specifications. Sunpro is a stable, innovative, and fast-growing company that values its employees and invests in their team members. We are looking for individuals to join us in building better communities. Our diverse company culture is one reason employees choose to grow with Sunpro. In return for your contributions, you will be rewarded with career growth opportunities, an incredibly competitive market salary, and other benefits.

Requirements

Basic Knowledge of floor and roof truss design process.
Committed to attention to detail in every project.
Ability to learn how to read and interpret architectural and structural blueprints.
Knowledge of current local codes associated with truss design, wood framing, hold downs and structural components typical in wood framed buildings.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work in multiple jobs simultaneously and maintain organized workflow.
Demonstrate initiative and reliability.
Associate's Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
0 - 3 years experience in truss and construction industry. Some experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience using MiTek, Alpine, InteliBuild, or ITW software preferred.

Responsibilities

Visualize, fulfil, and implement the company vision and core values.
Design roof and floor trusses using MiTek software and ensuring designs are accurate, optimized, and conform to standards.
Assist in the communication with customers (as needed) to provide accurate truss designs.
Assist in generating and providing accurate pricing and material quantities for estimating purposes.
Assist in designing trusses for production and help generate truss placement layouts for final construction.
Developing skills in reading and interpreting architectural and structural blueprints.
Assist the design manager and senior designers in their responsibilities. Deliver work requested under very tight deadlines.
Willingly learn from senior designers on best job practices/design work.
Provide job-site support when requested, i.e., assisting sales department.
Attend and participate in all Company sponsored training programs as required.
Adhere to all safety protocols and Company policies and procedures.
Perform any other duties, responsibilities or tasks as assigned.