Senior Truss Designer

Company: 84 Lumber Company
Location: Richmond
Posted on: November 23, 2020

Job Description:

DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY TRUSS DESIGNERS ARERESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLETING DESIGN WORK ASSIGNED BY THE DESIGN MANAGER, AND RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: * These associates must read architectural prints to create roof and floor truss placement layouts conforming to current 84 Lumberdesign practices * Design of roof and floor trusses in engineering software Mitek Sapphire ensuring designs are accurate, optimized, and conforms to the current P&P * Specify all necessary supplied hardware * Maintain complete and updated Job Tracking Sheet * Send approval letter to customers according to P&P procedures when necessary * Provide sales and customer support when necessary * Ensure office and plan are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion and all plans are logged properly * Attend required meetings and participates in committees as requested by supervisor(s). REQUIRED SKILLS * Computer Skills: Word Processing System, MiTek Sapphire, 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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE * 2+ yrs. experience in roof & floor truss design, wall panel design is a plus * Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural blueprints * Ability to calculate tributary loads, concentrated loads, and load transfer through a building * Ability to operate a computer and current software used by company Knowledge of current local codes associated with truss design MiTek Saphire. * Good written and oral communication skills are required. * Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions. * Ability to deal courteously with customers, co-workers, and construction personnel * Good math skills including, but not limited to architectural units, fractions, geometry, and basic trigonometry. REQUIRED EDUCATION This position requires a High School diploma or GED. DETAILS This position will require the candidate to work at our Richmond, VA location.

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