Truss Designer

Job ID: 
16443
Job Type: 
Employee
Job Status: 
Full-time
Jobsite: 
On-Site
Company Name: 
Fischer Lumber Company
Company Location: 
East Alton, IL

Contact Information

Name: 
Bobby Fischer
Phone: 
(618) 259-7434
Contact Preference: 
Email
Description: 

As a Truss Designer, you are required to design roof truss systems for residential and light commercial buildings. You will work closely with architects and construction teams to help gauge feasibility of building plans, create drawings and layouts using CAD based software, and often interact with clients and contractors regarding construction needs. Provide design calculations for single structural members (EWP, dimensional lumber, timber beams, etc.)

 

Qualifications: 
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints
  • Communication skills to explain technical information to non-technical audience
  • Experience in basic design or construction framing practices
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to use conversion tables and measurement scale
  • Ability to spot potential problems within a rough sketch and visulaize solutions
  • Knowledge in CAD software and related computer programs
Education/Career Requirements
Minimum Degree: 
High School Degree
Minimum Career Level: 
Entry Level (less than 2 years of experience)
Other Requirements
Must Have Reliable Transportation
Must be willing to