Truss Design Intern

DREXEL SYSTEMS LLC • Wrightstown, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Truss Design Intern transforms architectural plans, blueprints, and customer specifications into roof and floor truss designs and production documentation. The intern learns structural load concepts, truss modeling software, and component placement planning while supporting design and manufacturing teams. The role involves working with designers, production facilities, sales teams, and builders to create accurate, buildable, and code-compliant truss packages.

This is an in-person, 40-hour-per-week internship running Monday through Friday from May 2026 through August 2026. The first day is Supply Happiness University (SHU) at Drexel Building Supply in Campbellsport, Wisconsin; interns must arrange their own transportation for that day. After SHU day, interns work at their summer placement in Wrightstown, Wisconsin. Placements are to be finalized by the beginning of January 2026.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Drafting/Technology, Building Construction, or a related field.
• Comfort with design software and strong mathematical proficiency.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with, or a strong desire to learn, residential and commercial framing, blueprint reading, and structural load principles for roof, floor, and truss systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CAD, Mitek Management, or specialized truss/component design software is highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret architectural blueprints, structural drawings, and scopes of work with mathematical accuracy.
• Model roof and floor truss layouts, profile designs, and component specifications to meet project requirements.
• Prepare production-ready truss placement plans and shop-floor documentation from design concepts and structural specifications.
• Learn and apply structural engineering concepts, including roof, floor, gravity, and lateral load paths, and bearing conditions.
• Work with designers, production facilities, sales teams, sales representatives, and builders to support project execution and client satisfaction.
• Develop design accuracy, speed, and cross-team coordination while contributing to complete, buildable, and code-compliant truss packages.

Benefits

• Team Member-owned ESOP culture and hands-on exposure to employee ownership.
• Hands-on professional experience working with industry experts on real-world manufacturing and component design projects.
• Fun, supportive work environment recognized as a Wisconsin Top Workplace every year since 2011.
• Drexel covers 50% of apparel items ordered through the Drexel team clothing site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed