Truss Designer

  • Sunnyvale, Texas
  • Full Time

Truss Designer

A growing manufacturer of floor and roof trusses is seeking a skilled Truss Designer with extensive experience in multi-family and commercial truss design using MiTek software. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with sales, production, and quality teams on a variety of residential and light commercial projects.

Employment Type: Full time / On site

Key Responsibilities

  • Design roof and floor trusses for single-family, multi-family, and light commercial projects
  • Use MiTek software to generate layouts and 3D models
  • Size and specify EWP and hanger connections as needed
  • Coordinate closely with sales, production, and quality teams
  • Manage RFIs and collaborate with external stakeholders to resolve design issues
  • Maintain clean and organized digital files using file server navigation
  • Ensure accurate, code-compliant, and efficient truss layouts
  • Communicate clearly and concisely with clients, teammates, and management
  • Provide technical support for customers and internal teams
  • Work both independently and collaboratively to meet design deadlines

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of truss design experience
  • Proficient with MiTek (required)
  • Comfortable reading and interpreting construction documents
  • Strong math skills and attention to detail
  • Experience with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.)
  • "Get-it-done" mindset with proven project delivery
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines
  • High school diploma or GED (required)

Preferred Qualifications

  • CAD and architectural design background is a plus
  • Degree from a 4-year accredited university (preferred)

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
  • Navigate stairs as needed
  • Close and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus required

Skills

  • Truss design
  • MiTek software
  • EWP
  • Hanger connections
  • Construction document interpretation
  • Math
  • Attention to detail
  • Google Workspace
  • CAD
  • Project delivery
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Priority management

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance (medical coverage 75% company-paid)
  • 6 paid holidays per year after 90 days
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) with company match (after 1 year)
  • PTO volunteer program
  • Bonus opportunities

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Job ID: 488944465
Originally Posted on: 8/11/2025

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