Job title: Truss Designer
Company: Drexel Building Supply
Job description: Description:Full-timeDescriptionThis is not a remote roleDrexel Building Supply is a leading provider of quality building materials and services to professional contractors and homeowners throughout Wisconsin. Team Member owned and community-driven, we proudly operate six Drexel retail locations and three Drexel manufacturing locations across Wisconsin.We align our entire team around one mission: Supply. Happiness.We live and operate around our 11 core values, and these values are the backbone of what drives our team to success. Our core values exemplify the DNA of Team Blue! Join us in our mission and see for yourself why Drexel has been named a Wisconsin Top Workplace every year since 2011 and a USA Top Workplace in 2023!In this specialized role, you will be pivotal in designing high-quality truss systems for residential and commercial construction projects. Your expertise in creating detailed and structurally sound designs will contribute significantly to the success and growth of our projects and clients. Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of construction with your innovative designs and technical proficiency.ABOUT THE TRUSS DESIGNER ROLE
- Read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
- Understand structural load transfer.
- Produce individual designs and final layouts for wall, roof, and floor systems.
- Provide engineering support to customers when needed.
- Resolve architectural and design discrepancies if they arise.
- On occasion, Truss Designers meet with customers to review plans and answer any questions they may have.
- Prepares drawings for manufacturing and production teams.
- Prepares field layout for on-site installers.
- Maintains a high level of communication with all of the above parties.
- Truss Designers assist with other tasks as needed.
- Think of yourself as a virtual builder, building homes virtually before the material hits the job site.
ABOUT YOU
- You are a math wizard and enjoy the challenge of complex calculations.
- You are a lifetime learner and keep up with industry trends and software updates.
- You manage your time and energy to prioritize projects and meet deadlines.
- You get up faster than you got knocked down.
- You are athletic and adapt quickly to changes in a fast-paced environment.
- You have done some great things that may not be listed on your resume but that’s what makes you cool! Tell us why you would be great for this job anyway market yourself to us!
ABOUT YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE
- Mitek and iStruct design software experience is a PLUS, but not a requirement.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Suite; specifically Outlook.
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
- Understanding of building codes and relevant industry standards.
- Your background involves putting customers first.
- You have been a HUGE contributor to the success of a team.
FULL-TIME TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS:
- Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k
- ESOP Shares
- Profit Sharing
- Immediate Holiday and Vacation Pay
- Team Member Product Discount
- Scholarship Program for the kids of Drexel team members
- Annual Charity Match Donation
- Annual reimbursement to spend on fitness
- Birthday PTO and many more fun little perks!
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Location: Wrightstown, WI
Job date: Sun, 03 Aug 2025 07:06:32 GMT
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