Truss Designer - job 1 of 18

The Truss Designer will create precise Truss Placement Plans and Design Drawings for various projects, ensuring they adhere to building codes and safety regulations. This includes designing various truss types using software like CAD, collaborating with clients and colleagues, and troubleshooting design challenges.

To qualify for the Truss Designer role, candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in Truss Design and Drafting within the Construction and Building Materials fields. Proficiency in MiTek software and a High School Diploma or GED are also required.

Collaboration is crucial for the Truss Designer; this role involves working closely with other Truss Designers, architects, engineers, and clients to address design issues and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential skills for a successful Truss Designer include advanced math skills, expertise in CAD and MiTek software, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities for effective collaboration and client interaction.

The Truss Designer will work on a variety of custom commercial and residential building projects, engaging in the design of roof trusses, floor trusses, and pre-engineered wood products tailored to meet specific architectural requirements.

Highlight your experience with MiTek and other design software, providing specific examples of projects where you've utilized these tools to create Truss Placement Plans and Design Drawings.

Discuss your methods for double-checking calculations, adhering to building codes, and collaborating with team members to troubleshoot potential design issues. Emphasize your attention to detail and validation techniques.

Share a specific example where you faced a design challenge. Explain the steps you took to identify the issue, the solutions you considered, and how you ultimately resolved it to maintain project integrity.

Talk about your proactive approach to continuing education, whether through industry publications, professional groups, or seminars, and emphasize your commitment to staying current with evolving design standards.

Describe how you initiate communication, share drafts, gather feedback, and implement revisions, ensuring that you align with the goals of the architects and engineers you work with.

Explain your time management strategies, such as prioritizing tasks, effective collaboration with teammates, and maintaining open lines of communication to meet project deadlines while ensuring quality.

Discuss your familiarity with relevant codes and standards and how you systematically include design safety checks in your processes to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

Share your perspectives on qualities in a Truss Designer, such as strong analytical skills, effective communication, creativity in problem-solving, and the ability to adapt to evolving project requirements.

Provide a specific instance where you incorporated client feedback to revise a design. Detail how you approached the feedback, modified the plans, and communicated the changes to all stakeholders.

Articulate your passion for design and construction, reflecting on the satisfaction derived from creating functional and aesthetically pleasing designs that positively impact communities through your craftsmanship.