Truss Design Specialist - Chicago, United States - Simpson Strong-Tie

Simpson Strong-Tie

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Description
Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956.

Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission:
to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As the Building Technology Implementation & Support Specialist, you will provide ongoing post-implementation support and training of Integrated Component Software (ICS) systems.

This will include assisting ICS help desk with existing customer support needs.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (% of Time)

You will engage in a variety of activities optimizing the customer journey throughout a successful software conversion. This includes business strategy suggestions, software implementation services, ongoing training and customer support. This will include advising on best practices, installing, and configuring the system(s), and developing, documenting, and facilitating end-user training. (50%)

Strategize with customer stakeholders including general manager, production manager, crew leaders, sawyers, and other production workers to optimize workflow, production, and scheduling - capitalizing on efficiency and productivity throughout and post software conversion.

(15%)

Coordinate projects with our Design Services and Component Review Services teams, working closely with internal and external customers to document, schedule, manage, design, and communicate projects as required.

(10%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes.

Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

Bachelor's degree and/or Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering Technology or Engineering Design/Drafting Diploma preferred.
5 years' experience with design and engineering of prefabricated metal plate connected wood trusses and EWP. Understanding of wood framed construction practices, details, related building codes and design standards.
Reading Comprehension: Ability to read and interpret construction documents including architectural and structural drawings.
Speaking: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, coworkers and the general public.
Writing: Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Analysis/Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer/Software: Ability to utilize Microsoft Office suite, working knowledge of SQL databases, and basic understanding of computer networking, along with hardware and software troubleshooting.
Driving record: Possess and maintain a driving record, which complies with company policy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, see, talk, and hear.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in both a professional office environment, customer sites and outdoor construction job sites. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. The employee occasionally works around moving mechanical parts. Noise level may be loud at times.

TRAVEL
This position requires domestic travel up to 35% of the time.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION
This full-time, exempt position can be located in Chicago, IL, Indianapolis, IN or Milwaukee, WI

RELOCATION
Relocation is available for this position.

PAY
$56,400 - $90,200 / year

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits.

May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.
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Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe _all _employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by