Truss Designer

Job Description:

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Truss Designer to join a National Building Supply Companies regional team out of Oregon.

Responsibilities include:

• Team operates as Regional Design team for the Pacific Northwestern US
• Prepares complicated truss design and layout drawings - layout drawings may include beams and metal connectors sized and supplied by the company
• Develops layout and design drawings from architectural drawings or sketches provided to the company
• Makes phone calls to building designers or professionals to obtain or clarify information shown
• Draws rough sketches or arranges for finished drawings or photographs to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence
• Prepare truss repair drawings for review and approval by a professional engineer
• Writes technical descriptions specifying material qualities and properties
• Reviews and checks layout and design drawings prepared by less experienced truss technicians and assists in making modifications prior to release
• May obtain information pertaining to products that have been field modified or damaged - information is summarized and given to a professional engineer to evaluate and complete repair drawings when required
• Analyzes technical data and reports to determine if design meets specifications
• Understands the building code and applies knowledge of special truss industry issues
• Analyzes plans and diagrams, or observes and makes notes on material processing, to determine material processing specifications or specifications for construction activities