Truss Designer - Remote (MiTek) - US-based
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- Design roof and floor truss systems using MiTek engineering software.
- Interpret architectural and structural blueprints to create accurate truss placement layouts and engineered truss designs.
- Optimize truss designs for structural integrity, manufacturability, material efficiency, and cost-effectiveness while complying with company standards and applicable building codes.
- Specify all required truss hardware, metal connector plates, hangers, and engineered components.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including Job Tracking Sheets, design revisions, and project records.
- Prepare and submit truss approval packages and customer documentation in accordance with company procedures.
- Collaborate with Sales, Estimators, Production, and Customers to resolve design challenges, answer technical questions, and support project timelines.
- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting production schedules and customer deadlines.
- Participate in design reviews, team meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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We are seeking a US-based Remote Truss Designer with 2-5 years of MiTek experience who is passionate about delivering accurate, optimized roof and floor truss designs while collaborating with Sales, Production, and Customers to ensure project success., * 2-5 years of truss design experience using MiTek software.
- Experience designing roof trusses, floor trusses, and truss placement layouts.
- Working knowledge of residential and light commercial wood framing, engineered wood products (EWP), and current building codes.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and engineering construction drawings.
- Strong understanding of truss engineering principles, load paths, gravity and lateral loads, and structural design concepts.
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, sales teams, manufacturing, and engineering., Word Processing System
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Design roof and floor trusses in engineering software
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Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
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