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# Truss Designer - Remote (MiTek) - US-based

- **Company:** 84 Lumber Company
- **Location:** Frederick County, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Databases, Text Processing
- **Published:** July 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17649825?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17649825%2FTruss-Designer-Remote-Mitek-Us-Based-Virginia-Stephenson

## About the Role

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

Design Software

Internet Software

Database Software

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.

## Description

* 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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