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Design Technician Trainee

El Paso, TX · On-site

The trainee is expected to complete all phases of the required 16-week intensive training program ... Under the supervision of a design manager, completes all phases of the Truss Designer training ...

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Structural Project Engineer

Mcdonough, GA

$73K - $97K/yr

The trainee will be equipped with the required skills to be successful in providing technical ... ENGINEERING DESIGN * Read and accurately interpret drawings. * Notify Project Manager of any ...

ClarkDietrich

Structural Project Engineer

Mcdonough, GA · On-site

$73K - $97K/yr

The trainee will be equipped with the required skills to be successful in providing technical ... ENGINEERING DESIGN * Read and accurately interpret drawings. * Notify Project Manager of any ...

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How much do trainee truss design jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for trainee truss design in the United States is $65,190.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,000.00 and $78,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trainee Truss Design vs Truss Designer?

AspectTrainee Truss DesignTruss Designer
CredentialsBasic technical education, training programsAdvanced knowledge, certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, supervised settingsProfessional office or on-site design environment
ResponsibilitiesAssisting in design, learning softwareCreating detailed truss designs, project planning

The main difference is that a Trainee Truss Design is an entry-level role focused on learning and assisting, while a Truss Designer is a more experienced professional responsible for creating detailed and finalized truss designs. Trainees typically work under supervision, gaining skills to advance to full designer roles.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Truss Design job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 90% In-person, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,190 per year, or $31.3 per hour.

Design Technician Trainee

El Paso, TX • On-site

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Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Associate in this position is actively developing the skills and competencies required for the Component Technician/Truss Designer job function. The trainee is expected to complete all phases of the required 16-week intensive training program which consists of online training, classroom training, and hands-on experience.


  • Under the supervision of a design manager, completes all phases of the Truss Designer training program.
  • In partnership with more senior designers, prepares basic roof and/or floor truss designs by reading and interpreting blueprints and conferring with sales and/or customers regarding general details of the job requirement.
  • Computes plan dimensions and enters design parameters and layouts per plan into specialized designing software.
  • Review plans with experienced designers to ensure they are accurate and conform to standards.
  • Produce truss placement layouts for final construction.
  • Provide job site support, with the aid of sales associates or senior designers, when requested.
  • Learn pricing methods and draft bid proposals.
  • Prepare for and take a series of tests required for certification.
  • Upon completion of the 16-week training, DIT is expected to be able to design an accurate, simple one-story structure.

Associates degree in a directly related field or equivalent field experience in Construction or Design shops. Prior shop experience and/or construction knowledge strongly preferred. Framing experience is a plus.

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