MiTek SE Multi-Family Wood Truss Designer
hace 2 meses
Sunnyvale
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Bonus based on performance, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Training & development The ideal candidate brings strong structural judgment, advanced MiTek SE proficiency, and the ability to optimize designs for safety, manufacturability, and cost-efficiency while collaborating closely with Sales, Production, and Project Management. Key Responsibilities Structural Design & Engineering • Develop structural designs for metal-plate-connected wood trusses and engineered wall systems using MiTek Structure Enterprise (SE), • Perform structural analysis including load calculations, wind-load assessments, gravity, seismic, and snow load application, • Conduct beam performance evaluations to ensure stability, compliance, and safety, • Evaluate structural load paths and design truss systems that properly transfer loads to supporting elements, • Size and specify truss members, plates, bearings, connectors, and related components per engineering standards and manufacturer guidelines Multi-Family Project Execution • Produce truss layouts, profiles, and placement drawings for repetitive units, stacked floor plans, corridors, podium sections, and phased developments, • Review architectural and structural plans, customer specifications, and construction data to produce accurate, code-compliant engineered layouts, • Identify framing conflicts, bearing conditions, and constructability challenges unique to multi-family projects, • Coordinate truss-to-beam, truss-to-wall, and truss-to-truss interfaces, • Maintain consistency across multiple buildings while minimizing material redundancy Design Optimization & Efficiency • Enhance design efficiency through optimization of material usage and structural configuration, • Support standardization efforts to improve repeatability and reduce production complexity, • Ensure all designs align with manufacturing capabilities and field installation requirements, • Utilize 3D visualization tools within MiTek SE to validate geometry and eliminate conflicts prior to release Technical Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration • Provide technical support and design guidance to Production, Sales, Project Management, and clients, • Diagnose structural issues and recommend practical design solutions, • Prepare technical specifications and written responses to RFIs and design clarifications, • Coordinate prototype development when required and obtain necessary design approvals, • Oversee the accurate handoff of approved designs to production teams, • Act as a subject matter resource and contribute to peer mentorship and knowledge transfer Performance Expectations • Accurate, code-compliant designs delivered on schedule, • Strong structural analysis and sound engineering judgment, • Designs optimized for material efficiency and manufacturability, • Minimal rework and adherence to internal quality control standards, • Professional communication with internal teams and external stakeholders Required Qualifications • Minimum 2 years of experience designing wood trusses using MiTek software, • Proficiency in MiTek Structure Enterprise (SE), • Strong understanding of wood-frame construction and truss behavior, • Experience performing structural load analysis and evaluating beam performance, • Ability to interpret architectural and structural construction documents, • Working knowledge of applicable building codes and industry standards, • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Preferred Qualifications • Multi-family truss design experience strongly preferred, • Experience with engineered wall systems, • Post-secondary education in drafting, construction, engineering, or related field, • CAD or architectural drafting background beneficial Work Environment • Office-based design role with periodic interaction with manufacturing operations, • Extended computer-based work, • Collaborative, team-driven design environmentWhy Join Us?, • Structured, team-based design environment, • Opportunity to work on large-scale multi-family developments, • Collaborative culture with Sales, Production, and Management, • Growth potential within a high-performance building materials organization Compensation & Benefits • Competitive salary based on experience, • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • 401(k), • Paid time off, • Professional development opportunities If you are a detail-oriented MiTek SE designer with multi-family experience and are looking to join a strong, process-driven team we encourage you to apply.