Caitlyn Peterson
@caitlynpeterson
I design accurate roof and floor truss systems for residential, commercial, and agricultural construction projects.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Energy Panel Structures, I design truss components in Alpine and AutoCAD for agricultural and multi-family developments. I also led development of a multi-family direct-sale division to expand truss sales reach.
I've designed floor and roof truss systems at Gordon Lumber and Builders FirstSource, interpreting architectural and structural plans for single-family, multi-family, and commercial projects. I coordinate with sales, builders, contractors, designers, and production teams to keep demanding build schedules on track.
My drafting background also includes solar array designs and real-time proposals at Alternative Solar. I bring fast, accurate drafting, problem solving, client coordination, and a willingness to learn new applications quickly.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Truss Designer
Energy Panel Structures
Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)
Designed truss components for agricultural and multi-family projects using Alpine and AutoCAD. Led a team to develop a multi-family direct sale division and coordinated with sales, builders, and manufacturing to maintain project timelines.
Senior Component Designer
Gordon Lumber
Jul 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 5 months)
Read and interpreted architectural and structural engineering plans to design floor and roof truss systems. Utilized Autodesk applications and proprietary software for design and testing, and coordinated with clients and production teams to maintain schedules.
Designed floor and roof truss systems for residential and commercial projects. Utilized Autodesk applications and proprietary software for design and testing, and coordinated with clients and production teams to maintain schedules.
Solar Array Designer
Alternative Solar
Sep 2020 - Apr 2021 (7 months)
Created solar array designs and proposals in real time, interfacing with sales, clients, and back office. Maintained electronic filing systems and gained proficiency in industry applications including Aurora, Monday, and DocuSign.
Inventory Control Specialist
Bootbarn
Nov 2018 - Aug 2020 (1 year 9 months)
Led retail inventory flow and exceeded product distribution expectations. Managed high volume customer base and maintained critical client relationships with 100% retention.
Collaborated on product placement and planograms, improving sales by 3%. Maintained accurate inventory records and provided excellent customer service, improving client retention by 70%.
Kennel Technician
Heartland Kennels
Jul 2012 - Aug 2014 (2 years 1 month)
Tracked daily customer billing and cash flow, and assisted in developing an electronic filing system. Ensured high level of care for canine guests including exercise, feeding, and medication administration.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Angelina College
Associate's degree, Drafting and Design
2019 - 2021
Associate's degree in Drafting and Design from Angelina College, completed in May 2021.
Spencer High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
High school diploma from Spencer High School, completed in 2014.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Skills
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