Designer - local - Charlottesville, VA, United States - Better Living Inc

Description

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DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY

On-site Roof & Floor Truss and/or Wall Panel Designers must read architectural prints to create roof & floor truss placement layouts and/or wall panels conforming to current Better Living Component design practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Responsible for design of roof and floor trusses using MiTek software ensuring designs are accurate, optimized, and conforms to the current guidelines.

Read architectural prints to create roof and floor truss placement layouts conforming to current Better Living Component design practices.
Specify all necessary supplied hardware, maintain complete and updated Job Tracking Sheet.
Provide sales and customer support and follow-up when necessary.
Ensure plans are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion and all plans are logged properly.
Attend required meetings as requested by supervisor(s).
Requirements:


Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with MiTek Management program required

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form;
Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Required Experience:
Minimum of 4-5 years experience of building component design.
Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural blueprints.
Ability to calculate tributary loads, concentrated loads, and load transfer through a building.

Ability to operate a computer and current software used by company knowledge of current local codes associated with truss design.

Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to deal courteously with customers, co-workers and construction personnel.
Ability to manage projects, timelines and be self motivated
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