Commercial Multi-Family Truss Designer

This is a remote/virtual position. You can work from anywhere! Carter Lumber is looking for a Commercial Multi-Family Truss Designer. Responsibilities would include, designing roof and floor components and placement plans for commercial and multi-family projects and ensuring drawings are produced accurately and timely based on blueprints provided by customers. Role 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 for this position. *MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S.* Requirements: Minimum of 5 years of experience designing trusses for large commercial multi-family projects. Knowledgeable in the basic aspects of construction. Complete understanding of processes including: RFI, Submittals, Production Files. Previous experience using MiTek truss design software. SE preferred. 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, troubleshoot and problem solve. Self-motivate as a potentially remote designer. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Responsibilities: Designing: Create design illustrations based on construction documents to produce working drawings for customer review. Evaluates designs to ensure that design standards are being met. Completes and finalizes designs for production and assembly. Analyzes and Troubleshoots: Reviews and analyzes specifications, construction documents, engineered drawings and related designs to determine factors affecting design of the wall, truss and engineered wood components. Clearly communicate design concerns and issues with customers to reach a component design solution. Support: Communicates with production teams, customers and Plant Managers to ensure designs are accurate throughout the process. Assists sales teams in responding to questions/concerns from customers. Benefits (full-time employees) Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment Short and Long-Term Disability Company-paid life insurance and AD&D Optional supplemental life insurance Company-match 401(k) Vacation time and paid holidays Vendor incentives Room for growth; we promote from within! Military encouraged to apply! Apply To This Job