EWP Designer

This position will produce market-ready Engineered Wood product designs that work and meet or exceed local building codes and 84 Lumber design standards.

• Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend all architectural and structural plans
• Must understand construction concepts, load development, and be able to size all structural members
• Produce design work for production builders, custom builders, multi-family, and light commercial builders, as well as houses that use trussed roof systems and conventionally framed roof systems
• Ability to troubleshoot field problems and offer resolutions
• Design work must be efficient and accurate at a minimal cost
• Miscellaneous projects as determined by the company

Experience in the following is preferred:

Conceptual Design, Auto-CAD or Revit

Design software experience in Mitek Sapphire, Boise Cascade, Alpine,

Blue-print reading

Communicate with contractors, customers, salespeople and coordinate optimal designs

Reading architectural prints to create engineered wood placement layouts

Reading and interpreting blueprints

Ensure designs and accurate, optimized, and conforms to standards

Request sealed engineering drawings and/or repair details and follow-up to ensure complete when necessary

Generate EWP placement layouts for final construction

Generate and provide accurate pricing for estimating purposes

Provide job-site support, with the aid of the sales department, when requested.

Aid in training of new employees when required

High level of knowledge of the construction industry

Ability to solve and define practical problems in various situations to reach a valid conclusion

Ability to effectively use judgment while reviewing and conducting projects and estimations

Effectively determine and interpret architectural design strategies

Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural blueprints

Ability to calculate tributary loads, concentrated loads, and load transfer through a building

Ability to operate a computer and design software such as 20/20

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Good math skills including but not limited to architectural units, fractions, geometry, and basic trigonometry

84 Lumber Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 84 Lumber Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact recruiting@84lumber.com.