Truss Designer

Carter Lumber•Johnsonville, SC

1d•Remote

About The Position

A Carter Lumber Truss Designer is responsible for designing plans for the production of roof and floor trusses. Ensures drawings are produced accurately and timely based off of blueprints provided by customers. Requires the knowledge of commonly used concepts and practices within the construction industry. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.

Requirements

Knowledgeable in the basic aspects of construction
Previous experience using truss, engineered wood product or wall panel design software
High level of knowledge in the application of the products being designed
Competency in basic mathematics, geometry and trigonometry
Knowledgeable in reading architectural and structural plans
Ability to analyze, trouble shoot and problem solve
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
Flexibility to work onsite at the Johnsonville, SC location or fully remote.

Responsibilities

Creates design illustrations based from blueprints to produce working drawings for fabrication.
Completes and finalizes designs for production and assembly.
Evaluates designs to ensure that design standards are being met.
Reviews and analyzes specifications, blueprints, engineered drawings and related designs to determine factors affecting design of the wall, truss and engineered wood components.
Communicates with production teams, customers and Store Managers to ensure designs are accurate throughout the process.
Assists stores in responding to questions/concerns from customers.