Truss Designer

LLOYD COMPANIES INC • Brandon, SD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Truss Designer designs truss systems for commercial and residential buildings and creates layouts and drawings for floor and roof plans using Alpine or other design software. The role prepares and coordinates design documents, estimates trusses, develops customer bids and material and price lists, and coordinates with sales and management on deliveries. The position reports to the President, ETS and is classified as exempt. It has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• General knowledge of the construction industry, specifically the floor and truss design process.
• 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 in work.
• Desire to complete, lead, and manage projects.
• High degree of flexibility and tolerance for change.
• Excellent organizational and follow-through skills.
• Ability to carry out multiple projects and work well with diverse groups or individuals.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Associate degree in a related field.
• Five or more years of related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business, professional, technical, and regulatory materials; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information effectively.
• Ability to calculate figures, proportions, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including regularly talking or hearing and frequently standing, walking, handling or feeling objects, and reaching with hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

• BIM360 proficiency.
• Adobe Suite proficiency.
• Active membership in the community.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, and coordinate plans, specifications, and design documents using Alpine, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM360, and other drafting tools.
• Design and estimate roof and floor trusses for residential and commercial construction.
• Present designs to leaders and/or customers and discuss necessary modifications or changes.
• Read and navigate blueprints to design roof trusses, floor trusses, and wall panels using appropriate design software.
• Create accurate bids and material and price lists for customers in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with sales and management personnel to arrange deliveries of floor and roof trusses.
• Generate truss placement layouts and truss designs for final construction.
• Perform other assigned duties necessary to achieve company and departmental goals.
• Follow safety requirements when in the building, operating motor vehicles, or performing duties in the field.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree