Multi-family/Commercial Truss Designer

Are you an experienced MiTek Truss Designer looking to work on complex multi-family and commercial projects from anywhere in the U.S.? Join a growing team where you'll design engineered roof and floor truss systems for large-scale residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments while collaborating with experienced designers, sales teams, and project managers.

This is a fully remote opportunity for a designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex structural design challenges.

• Design multi-family, commercial, and large residential roof and floor truss systems using MiTek Sapphire/Structure.
• Interpret architectural, structural, and engineering drawings to develop accurate and efficient truss placement layouts and engineered truss designs.
• Optimize designs for structural performance, manufacturability, material efficiency, and cost while complying with applicable building codes and company design standards.
• Design complex framing conditions, including long-span trusses, girder trusses, hip roofs, vaulted ceilings, and multi-level floor systems.
• Specify all required hardware, hangers, connectors, bearings, and engineered components.
• Coordinate directly with Sales, Project Managers, Architects, Engineers, and Customers to resolve design issues and ensure successful project execution.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, revisions, and job tracking throughout the design process.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while consistently meeting production schedules and customer deadlines.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with manufacturing teams to improve quality, efficiency, and constructability.

• 3+ years of professional truss design experience, including multi-family and commercial projects.
• Advanced proficiency with MiTek Sapphire, MiTek Structure, or MiTek engineering software.
• Strong knowledge of commercial wood framing, engineered wood products (EWP), roof systems, floor systems, and structural load paths.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex architectural, structural, and engineering plans.
• Working knowledge of IBC, IRC, ANSI/TPI 1, and applicable building codes.
• Ability to independently manage multiple high-value projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills with experience collaborating remotely across multiple departments.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• 100% Remote - Work from anywhere in the United States.
• Design challenging multi-family and commercial projects that expand your technical expertise.
• Join a collaborative team of experienced truss professionals.
• Opportunity for career growth into Senior Designer, Design Manager, or Engineering leadership roles.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and professional development opportunities.

Keywords

Multi-Family Truss Designer, Commercial Truss Designer, MiTek Sapphire, MiTek Structure, Roof Truss Design, Floor Truss Design, Truss Placement Layouts, Structural Design, Component Manufacturing, Engineered Wood Products (EWP), Wood Framing, IBC, IRC, ANSI/TPI 1, Blueprint Reading, Construction, Commercial Construction, Mixed-Use Construction, Truss Engineering, Design Optimization.

Reading architectural prints to create truss placement layouts

Design roof and floor trusses in engineering software

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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.