Design Technician II Design - Indirect

Builders FirstSource, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, Inc. is hiring for a CAD Designer II in Pennsylvania. This position requires expertise in computer-aided design using VectorWorks to create detailed architectural drawings. Strong understanding of HVAC systems and relevant building codes is essential.

The ideal candidate will have at least six months of experience in a similar role and an Associate’s degree or equivalent. This is an opportunity to grow within America’s leading supplier of building materials.

Qualifications

• At least six months experience as CAD Designer I.
• Proficient in HVAC design specific to Pleasant Valley Homes.
• Familiar with building codes (IRC, NEC, HUD).

Responsibilities

• Create CAD designs from rough sketches and engineering data.
• Complete electrical prints and HVAC designs accurately.
• Understand and apply building codes to ensure compliance.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

HVAC system design understanding

Ability to read technical documents

Mathematical concepts application

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

VectorWorks

Cabinet Vision

Job description

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

Purpose

This is a second-level position, the primary responsibilities of which include using computer-aided design and drafting software (VectorWorks) to create designs from rough sketches, drawings, specifications and other engineering data in accordance with state and local building codes in order to facilitate the sale process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Minimum of six (6) months experience as CAD Designer I, as well as overall mastery of each of its job responsibilities;
• Achieve an overall mastery and understanding of HVAC system design as used by Pleasant Valley Homes;
• Complete detailed and accurate pre-construction drawings necessary to achieve a stamp of approval with minimum errors, including, but not limited to:
  • Completing individual detailed, dimensioned floor plan drawings, complete with header sizing featuring ultimate gravity and uplift calculations;
  • In cooperation with third-party HVAC designers, complete HVAC system design;
  • Utilize basic roof truss profiles to accurately layout trusses necessary to achieve designs;
  • Complete full electrical prints, with completed circuits, electrical loading diagrams, etc.;
  • In cooperation with third-party engineering firms, produce braced wall, seismic zone, and high wind calculations, as well as outsourced structural calculations that require the stamp of a registered professional engineer;
• Order state and HUD labels, as required;
• Have mastery of applicable building codes (IRC, NEC, HUD/Mfg.);
• Begin to complete first-stage production details (window bucks, miscellaneous .dwg’s, etc.);
• Become familiar with modular state-approved systems manuals and/or HUD DAPIA manual;
• Begin to develop experience with Cabinet Vision cabinet design software and cross-train on same.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• All qualifications of CAD Designer I;
• A minimum of six (6) months experience as CAD Designer I, as well as an overall mastery of each of its job responsibilities.

Competencies

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Work Environment / Physical Activity

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and sit, and occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations.
• The employee is regularly required to use close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) and color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to quiet conditions, such as those in a library or private office.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call [phone] or email: [e-mail]. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.