Engineered Wood Product Designer

A Carter Components Engineered Wood Product (EWP) Designer is responsible for designing plans for the production engineered wood products. Performs estimating and take offs based off of blueprints provided by customers. Requires knowledge of commonly used concepts and practices within the construction industry. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of basic structural engineering and aspects of construction
• Previous experience in either or all of drafting, architectural design and CAD software
• Competency in mathematics to calculate load, grade and stress factors
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and structural plans
• Ability to analyze, trouble shoot and problem solve
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to participate effectively as a team member
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Role supports both in-person and remote work

Responsibilities:

Designing

• Creates engineered wood product (EWP) take offs based from blueprints and customer requirements to produce working drawings for production and assembly.
• Calculates material stress factors, load and grade requirements to determine design specifications.

Analyzes and Troubleshoots

• Reviews and analyzes specifications, blueprints, engineered drawings and related designs to determine factors affecting design of engineered wood products.
• Evaluates designs to ensure that design standards are being met.
• Analyzes designs taking in consideration plant equipment to optimize cutting and assembly efficiencies.

Support

• Communicates with production teams, customers and Store Managers to ensure designs are accurate throughout the process.
• Provides technical support and assists stores in responding to questions/concerns from customers.

Benefits (full-time employees)

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Company-match 401(k)
• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Vendor incentives
• Room for growth; we promote from within!
• Military encouraged to apply!