Position Purpose: Designers are responsible for creating detailed plans for roof and floor trusses to be used in construction projects. This position requires a strong understanding of structural engineering principles, building codes, and design software.

Primary Role Expectations:

• Read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Consult with project engineers, architects, construction personnel, and internal sales team to clarify requirements and rectify problems.
• Produce detailed placement plans and truss designs using plans and specifications to meet the customer needs and building codes.
• Accurately design trusses, considering structural integrity, load-bearing capacity, and safety standards.
• Communicate with customers and answer technical questions.
• Support the sales team with excellent customer service (internal and external)
• Communicate specifications with the production team to ensure timely production.
• Additional duties as assigned.  

Core Value Expectations:

All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the company’s values. 

• Integrity/Ethics – We will keep our word, do what is right and communicate effectively and responsibly. 
• Respect – We will respect our customers, our investors, our employees, our suppliers, and our families. 
• Teamwork – We will value different viewpoints, learn from each other, evaluate, and execute plans as a team. 
• Professionalism – We will not be satisfied until our customers are 100% satisfied. Quality will be found in our people, our processes, and our relationships. 
• Communications – We will share information, ask questions, listen effectively, speak thoughtfully, and let ideas live. 
• Initiative – We will seek opportunities, use good judgment, take intelligent risks, and champion ideas. 
• Accountability – We will know our responsibilities and live up to our commitments. 
• Equal Treatment/Equality – We will value one another and treat everyone as we wish to be treated.  

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) 
• Five (5) years-experience performing these or similar tasks; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of wood products, engineered wood products, building codes, and building construction materials and methods.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Experience designing commercial and residential buildings.
• Experience using MiTek .
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

•  Must be able to lift 40 lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to operate computer and office equipment.
• Walking, standing, climbing, squatting, bending, lifting, and kneeling are all required physical aspects of the job.