Truss Designer III

The Building Center•Pineville, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Truss Designer III ensures that truss designs are accurately input based on customer plans while optimizing the designs to save on material and labor and conforming to code and company standards. This role involves reviewing submitted truss drawings for accuracy, completeness, and recommending pricing to achieve plant goals. It also includes providing productive feedback to the extended team, teaching and coaching to build efficiency and productivity.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a truss designer position
Certificate or Degree in construction, architecture, engineering or similar
Understanding of construction techniques, submittals, RFIs, and production files
Software experience with MiTek and/or AutoCAD
Strong ability to read and comprehend architecture and structural plans

Nice To Haves

Experience with multifamily housing projects a plus

Responsibilities

Reviews submitted truss drawings for accuracy, completeness and recommends pricing to achieve plant goals.
Provides productive feedback to extended team, teaching and coaching to build efficiency and productivity
Develop detailed truss designs using specialized CAD software, ensuring accuracy and compliance with engineering standards.
Review architectural and engineering plans to determine truss requirements and specifications.
Collaborate with engineers and production teams to resolve design challenges and improve manufacturing processes.
Perform structural analysis and calculations to verify the strength and stability of truss designs.
Prepare and maintain documentation, including design reports, material lists, and revision records.
Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders to clarify design requirements and provide technical support.
Stay current with industry trends, building codes, and technological advancements to continuously improve design quality.