Carter Lumber

National Accounts Truss Designer

Design - Remote - Full Time

Carter Lumber is looking for a National Accounts Truss Designer. Responsibilities would include designing roof and floor components and placement plans for National Account 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.

Requirements to be Considered for this Position:

  • 1-5 years of experience designing trusses for large, high volume National Account customers.
  • Understand the concept of a model master file, with the ability to create and maintain them.
  • 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.
  • The ability to work fully remote.

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!
Apply: National Accounts Truss Designer
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