Component Design Level I - Full-time

Position Overview

Component Design Level I in the Building Components - Truss and Wall Design/Estimation industry. This full-time, non-exempt position in the Design department reports to the Truss Design Manager & System Designer and involves designing and/or estimating roof/floor trusses, wall panels and material take-offs for Single Family, Multi-family, Commercial, Ag and Production Builder projects. The role is located in multiple areas including Aurora, CO; Grand Island, NE; and Kearney, NE. The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm with potential overtime as needed. Compensation: Salary ranges from $20.00 to $28.00 per hour with a Supplemental Profit Sharing Program.

Key Responsibilities

• Create placement plans for walls and trusses, engineer truss profiles, perform estimating, scheduling, field repairs, design checking, and interact with customers, architects, and engineers.
• Interpret contract documents to provide accurate estimates and component designs, including timely submittals.
• Review cutting lists, production reports, and design schedules to ensure quality and timely design completion.
• Provide engineered truss and/or wall drawings to customers as required.
• Offer technical knowledge and support in designing trusses and wall panels to manufacturing and external customers.
• Design roof and floor trusses and/or wall panels ensuring accuracy, optimization, and adherence to standards, including coordination for sealed engineering drawings or repair details when necessary.
• Document all project communications and update scheduling software consistently.
• Provide on-site job support in collaboration with the sales department when requested.
• Conduct accurate material takeoffs using customer blueprints with zero shrink and generate pricing for estimating purposes.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) is required
• Solid building industry knowledge
• Proficiency in Microsoft or Google Suite and design software such as Mitek Sapphire Suite, Structure, Management, Sapphire Engineering, and 20/20 Engineering
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, architectural and structural construction contracts
• Strong communication, interpersonal, customer service skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills along with strong mathematical and analytical problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction, design, drafting or a related field
• Wood Truss Counsel of America (WTCA) Certification
• Prior experience in component design and/or estimation

Benefits & Perks

• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Discount
• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Medical and Dependent Flex Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (with medical plan)