Truss Designer (ability to work remote after training) in St Joseph, Minnesota

Location

St Joseph, Minnesota

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

$56,160 – $64,480/yr

Company

Doherty Staffing Solutions

Job Title: Truss Designer Location: St. Cloud, MN Compensation: $27.00-31.00 per hour Schedule: Day shift | Monday-Friday Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-time | Ability to work remotely after training About the Opportunity

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring a Truss Designer to support the Manufacturing Division by designing structural truss systems and assisting customers with project planning and design solutions. This role works closely with contractors, internal teams, and customers to develop accurate truss layouts, drawings, and material lists while supporting sales and profitability goals. This opportunity is ideal for a creative professional who enjoys collaborating across teams, managing multiple projects, and seeing designs come to life in real-world environments. Read below for more information!What You’ll Do as a Truss Designer: • Qualify customers and manufacturing division sales prospects. • Read and interpret blueprints to develop truss designs. • Create truss layouts, cut lists, shop drawings, and engineered drawings for approval. • Accurately measure spaces and make necessary design adjustments. • Collaborate with contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, and internal teams. • Review designs with the Lead Designer or Design Supervisor to ensure appropriate pricing, volume, and profit margins. • Coordinate special orders with Purchasing and assist with project implementation. • Visit job sites or customer locations as needed to gather measurements or project details. • Use computer-assisted drafting software to produce design drawings. • Ensure all work complies with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. What You Need to Bring to the Truss Designer role: • Degree/diploma in a manufacturing, construction, or software field preferred. • 2+ years of architectural, structural or Truss design experience. • Proficiency in Alpine is a must. • MiTek, and AutoCAD experience is preferred. • Knowledge of building materials and residential construction systems, including foundations, framing, stairs, floors, roofs. • Understanding of structural components such as beams, headers, and girders. • Familiarity with the International Residential Code (IRC) and ability to research code requirements. • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Ready to Apply?

Click “Apply Now” to complete our quick, mobile-friendly application. If you have questions about the Truss Designer job, contact your Doherty Staffing Solutions recruiting office directly at 952-715-5043. Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Employee stock purchase program Paid time off Paid parental leave Culture of empowerment and accountability