Structural Designer

Drexel Building Supply, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP Shares

Profit Sharing

401k

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Birthday PTO

Job summary

The Drexel Way champions Team Member ownership and a hands-on approach to residential framing design. The Structural Designer converts architectural plans into precise CAD floor layouts, sizes tall wall components, and produces prescriptive wind-bracing docs while supporting field troubleshooting and rapid 48-hour resolutions.

As part of the Structural Design team, you will ensure buildable plans, mentor teammates, and maintain close collaboration with builders and inspectors to uphold Drexel’s

Qualifications

• Experience in structural design, CAD drafting, or residential construction is a plus.
• Background working in CAD layout software and structural engineering tools will speed training.
• Willingness to learn residential construction practices, structural framing components, and navigating building code books.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with Quarterbacks, builders, and inspectors.
• High urgency to resolve field issues within 48 hours and willingness to perform job-site visits.

Responsibilities

• Utilize iS design software to generate architectural structural floor layouts and engineered drawings.
• Size headers, glulams, I-joists, flush beams, tall wall systems, and load-bearing components.
• Interpret prescriptive wind-bracing documentation to meet municipal codes.
• Serve as primary technical troubleshooter, delivering inspector-ready documentation within 48 hours.
• Review contractor framing challenges, assist with red-tag inspection issues, and visit job-sites as needed.
• Maintain an active design log to hit due dates and communicate with QBs and builders.
• Mentor and train new design team members as role mastery grows.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Willingness to learn

Tools

CAD layout software

EWP sizing

Header software

Tall wall analysis

Job description

Description

The Drexel Way:

We don’t just sell lumber; we Supply. Happiness. Drexel is Team Member-owned and community-driven. With six retail hubs and three manufacturing plants across Wisconsin, we’ve been a Top Workplace every year since 2011. Why? Because we hire for heart and train for skill. When you join Team Blue, you aren't just a team member - you’re an owner.

The Mission:

As a Structural Designer, your primary objective is to serve as the technical support engine and field troubleshooting anchor for residential framing packages. You are responsible for converting architectural house plans into precise CAD floor layouts, tall wall calculations, header sizing, and prescriptive wind-bracing markup documents. As a key technical resource within the Structural Design team reporting directly to Category Leadership, you ensure that our commitment to the local builder is executed flawlessly by delivering accurate, buildable plans and executing Team Blue's "48-Hour Solution Resolution" policy for job-site and red-tag inspection issues.

Defining the Role:

• Floor Layouts: Utilize "iS design" software to generate clear, precise structural floor framing layouts and engineered drawings for residential construction projects.
• Tall Wall & Component Sizing: Run specialized analysis software to size headers, glulams, I-joists, flush beams, tall wall systems, and critical load-bearing components.
• Prescriptive Wind-Bracing Interpretation: Wall-bracing documentation interpretation and support using residential building code methods to ensure municipal compliance.
• Field Troubleshooting & 48-Hour Resolution: Serve as the primary technical troubleshooter for unexpected framing challenges, delivering inspector-ready documentation and solutions within 48 hours per Team Blue's resolution policy.
• Red-Tag Inspection & Job-Site Support: Review contractor framing challenges, assist builders with red-tag inspection issues, and conduct job-site visits when warranted to assess field conditions.
• Design Log Stewardship & Communication: Manage an active project log to hit committed due dates while maintaining high-touch phone and written communication with sales Quarterbacks (QBs) and builders.
• Mentorship & Team Motivation: As personal role mastery increases, assist in onboarding, training, and motivating new design team members.

What Success Looks Like:

Performance is measured by your direct impact on design log velocity, engineering accuracy, and field problem resolution:

• Design Log OTIF Rate: Achieving high on-time delivery percentages for complete structural floor layouts and tall wall documents relative to committed project due dates.
• 48-Hour Resolution Compliance: 100% adherence to Team Blue's "48-Hour Solution Resolution" policy for contractor field challenges and inspector red-tag issues.
• Calculation Precision: Precise structural load path calculations, header sizing, and floor cut sheets.
• QB & Builder Satisfaction: Maintaining clear, proactive communication and high customer satisfaction ratings across active projects.
• Workload Driver: The primary workload metric is total residential structural layouts completed and active design log volume.

The Essentials:

• Experience in structural design, CAD drafting, or residential construction is a plus.
• Background working in CAD layout software and structural engineering tools (EWP sizing, header software, tall wall analysis) will speed up the training process.
• Willingness to learn residential construction practices, structural framing components, and navigating building code books.
• A positive, enthusiastic winning attitude with extreme attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with Quarterbacks, builders, and municipal building inspectors.
• High sense of urgency to resolve field issues within 48 hours, with the physical capability and willingness to perform job-site visits when needed.

The Drexel Advantage:

The Wealth-Builder (Ownership)

• ESOP Shares: We don’t just work here; we own the place. You’ll earn a real stake in the company’s success.
• Profit Sharing: When Drexel wins, our team wins.
• 401k: A solid foundation for your long-term retirement goals.

Health & Well-Being

• Comprehensive Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to keep you and your family "weather-proof."
• Fitness Reimbursements: Annual funds dedicated to your physical health and family activities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support when life gets complex.

Life & Legacy

• Immediate Paid Time Off: Start with Holiday and Vacation pay from day one.
• Scholarship Program: We’re invested in the next generation—educational support for the children of our team members.
• Annual Charity Match: We’ll double your impact on the causes you care about most.

The "Drexel" Lifestyle

• Birthday PTO: A paid day off to celebrate you.
• Product Discounts: Special pricing on the high-quality materials we sell.
• Plus More: A constant stream of "fun little perks" that make the yard a great place to be.

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