Design Associate Jobs in Butler, IL (NOW HIRING)

Position Purpose:

The Senior Designer is responsible for leading the design and development of complex truss systems for commercial, industrial, and multifamily construction projects. This role ensures all truss designs are structurally sound, codecompliant, costeffective, and buildable while providing technical leadership, mentorship, and crossfunctional collaboration to support successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce, review, and approve detailed truss designs, layouts, and shop drawings for commercial and multifamily structures.

• Interpret architectural and structural drawings, project specifications, and applicable building codes.

• Collaborate with engineers to ensure structural integrity, design feasibility, and full code compliance.

• Partner with sales, production, and field teams to resolve design challenges and support project execution.

• Mentor and guide junior designers through technical support, quality review, and bestpractice development.

• Identify opportunities to optimize material usage, reduce costs, and improve manufacturability while maintaining design integrity.

• Manage multiple active projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines, accuracy, and clear communication are maintained.

• Serve as a technical resource during design reviews, coordination meetings, and field issue resolution.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Direct Manager: Design Manager

• Direct Reports: May provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior designers (no direct supervisory responsibility unless assigned)

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal; occasional travel may be required for coordination meetings or site visits.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.

• Ability to review drawings and plans in both digital and printed formats.

Working Conditions

• Officebased environment with standard business hours.

• Hybrid or remote work may be available depending on business needs and location.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of truss design experience with a strong focus on commercial and/or multifamily projects.

• Proficiency in truss design software such as MiTek, Alpine, or equivalent platforms.

• Solid understanding of structural engineering principles, engineered wood products, and the International Building Code (IBC).

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex architectural and structural drawings.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience mentoring or guiding junior designers.

• Familiarity with truss manufacturing processes and production constraints.

• Experience working crossfunctionally with engineering, manufacturing, and construction teams.

Minimum Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Education:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field preferred.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 5-10+ years of progressive truss design experience.

Certifications:

• N/A

Competencies:

• Technical expertise in truss and structural design

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Problemsolving and analytical thinking

• Time management and multitasking

• Clear written and verbal communication

• Collaboration and mentorship mindset

Work Location: Remote/Virtual, hybrid or in-office

The base salary for this position typically falls within the range of $69,100.00 to $89,800.00 annually. Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. SRS Distribution offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits. Depending on the role, associates may also be eligible for performance-based bonus programs, commissions, profit-sharing programs, car allowance or automobile and fuel program, and reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with company travel policy.

Job Location:

Lumber Suppliers - Virden700 S Springfield St Virden, IL 62690As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: HR@Help.SRSDistribution.com with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. All benefits subject to eligibility.Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency ("Agency"), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.