Wood Truss Designer - Residential & Multifamily

Rhino Pro Building Solutions4 months ago
Houston, TX, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Job Title: Truss Designer (Alpine ITW Software)

Location: Houston, Texas (On-site, Remote, Full-Time)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience + benefits

We are seeking an experienced Truss Designer

with strong proficiency in Alpine (iModel / IntelliVIEW) software to join our growing team in Houston. This is a full-time position designing roof and floor trusses for a mix of residential, commercial, and multi-family projects across Texas and surrounding states.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design roof trusses, floor trusses, and related components using Alpine software (iModel, IntelliVIEW, etc.)
  • Interpret architectural and structural plans, specifications, and load requirements
  • Produce accurate layouts, truss placement plans, engineering calculations, and shop drawings
  • Collaborate with engineers, project managers, sales team, and production staff to ensure designs are buildable, code-compliant, and cost-effective
  • Perform truss repairs and modifications for field issues
  • Maintain organized project files and meet scheduled deadlines.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of truss design experience using Alpine or similar software (iModel/ IntelliVIEW)
  • Proven experience designing trusses for residential, commercial, and multi-family projects
  • Strong understanding of IBC, IRC, TPI, and local Texas building codes
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with other software (MiTek Sapphire, Simpson Strong-Tie, etc.) is a plus
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD or Revit

Current Texas Professional Engineer license

If you’re a skilled truss designer who thrives on variety of product and wants to join a stable, growing company in the Houston market, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply

please submit your resume, We look forward to hearing from you!

Please do not apply if you do not have truss designing experience.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$60,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location

In person

Required Skills

Architectural Interpretation
Project Management
Building Codes Compliance
Engineering Calculations
Shop Drawings
Problem-Solving
Truss Design
Structural Analysis
Communication Skills
Alpine Software (iModel, IntelliVIEW)