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Estimated Pay $28 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Kent, Ohio

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Job Description

Job Description

This is a remote/virtual position. You can work from anywhere!

Carter Lumber is looking for a Commercial Truss Designer for their CMF Design Team. Responsibilities would include, designing roof and floor components and placement plans for commercial and multi-family projects and ensuring drawings are produced accurately and timely based on blueprints provided by customers. Role requires the knowledge of commonly used concepts and practices within the construction industry. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary for this position.

*MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S.*

Requirements to be Considered for this Position:

  • 1-5 years of experience designing trusses for large multi-family projects.
  • Knowledgeable in the basic aspects of construction.
  • Complete understanding of processes including: RFI, Submittals, Production Files.
  • Previous experience using MiTek truss design software. SE preferred.
  • High level of knowledge in the application of the products being designed.
  • Competency in basic mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry.
  • Knowledgeable in reading architectural and structural plans.
  • Ability to analyze, troubleshoot and problem solve.
  • Self-motivate as a potentially remote designer.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities of the Position:

Designing:

  • Create design illustrations based on construction documents to produce working drawings for customer review.
  • Evaluates designs to ensure that design standards are being met.
  • Completes and finalizes designs for production and assembly.

Analyzes and Troubleshoots:

  • Reviews and analyzes specifications, construction documents, engineered drawings and related designs to determine factors affecting design of the wall, truss and engineered wood components.
  • Clearly communicate design concerns and issues with customers to reach a component design solution.

Support:

  • Communicates with production teams, customers and Plant Managers to ensure designs are accurate throughout the process. Assists sales teams in responding to questions/concerns from customers.

Benefits (full-time employees) 

  • Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment 
  • Short and Long-Term Disability 
  • Company-paid life insurance and AD&D 
  • Optional supplemental life insurance 
  • Company-match 401(k) 
  • Vacation time and paid holidays 
  • Vendor incentives 
  • Room for growth; we promote from within! 
  • Military encouraged to apply!

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Posting ID: 1102790039 Posted: 2025-08-03 Job Title: Remote Commercial Truss Designer