Truss Designer Job in K2K2E1
Job Description:
*Develop roof truss layouts from architectural drawings supplied by the customer.
*Prepare pre-engineered roof truss designs from the profiles provided from the roof truss layouts according to regional snow loads, local construction practices, and national building codes.
*Interpret architectural plans and assess structural and architectural deficiencies.
*Analyze structural requirements for posts and beams due to truss bearing points, distributed loads, and develop the appropriate beam and post designs.
*Interact with clients for design assistance and plan interpretation, advising clients of building code and framing requirements.
*Resolve issues with incorrect roof systems, whether from the design department or from the customer, by developing alternate ways of erecting the structure (new trusses, repair details, modified erection procedures).
*Identify areas of concern for framers, such as varying wall heights and other details that would be prone to error.
*Develop repair details as required under the supervision of the resident engineer.
*Specify required details such as truss hanger type, bolting and nailing patterns.
*Enter truss designs in to the MITEK MBA system to generate costing and manufacturing information.
*Interface with the Truss Shop, clients and Sales Department throughout the process, addressing and resolving issues as they may arise.
*Verification of colleagues� designs.
*Assist other Truss Designers with questions or problems as required
*Operate proprietary MITEK TrussFramer / Sapphire software for layout design and truss analysis.
*Maintain accurate customer files
*Integration of management database software into workflow of truss design department and other business units.
*Analysis of performance requirements for database system for quote and order process flow.
*Programming of server query language statements for custom report creation.
*Provide technical assistance in areas related to CAD system usage.
*Prepare and deliver corporate presentations of management software based on expected use-models and functional requirements.
*Other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Job Experience:
*Community College diploma in Architectural or Building Design
*A minimum of 3 years of work related experience in either truss, wall, or floor design
*Strong communication skills.
*Ability to read and interpret building plans
*Experienced in MiTek, Auto Cad, Windows XP / Windows 7, MS Word, Excel and Outlook 2003 or higher
*Experience in the Construction industry would be an asset