Design Technician Trainee Engineering

Builders FirstSource; Harrisburg (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as Component Technicians/Truss Designers. This role offers a comprehensive 16-week training program, combining online learning, classroom instruction, and hands-on experience, designed to equip you with the necessary skills to excel in truss design. You will work closely with experienced designers, gaining insights into blueprint interpretation and design software usage. This supportive and people-first culture empowers you to grow your career while contributing to meaningful projects in the construction industry. Embrace the opportunity to learn, develop, and build a rewarding career path.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 16-week training program in truss design.
• Strong preference for prior shop experience and construction knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare basic roof and floor truss designs under supervision.
• Compute plan dimensions and enter design parameters into software.
• Provide job site support when requested.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Truss Design

Construction Knowledge

Framing Experience

Education

Associate Degree in Construction or Design

Equivalent Field Experience

Tools

Designing Software

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.

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.

At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people-first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.