Remote Commercial Truss Designer - Carter Lumber

This is a remote/virtual position. You can work from anywhere!

Carter Lumber is looking for a Commercial Truss Designer for their CMF Design Team. 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 to be Considered for this Position:

• 1-5 years of experience designing trusses for large 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 of the Position:

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 Provided (full-time employees):

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employer-matching 401(k) Plan
• Military encouraged to apply!

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