Whole House Designer

Carter Lumber Company; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans)

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) company match

Vacation time and paid holidays

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company is hiring a Whole House Designer in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This role involves designing roof trusses and wall panels based on blueprints, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.

Ideal candidates will have experience with MiTek and construction principles, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills. The position offers comprehensive benefits after 30 days including health, dental, and vision plans, along with a 401(k) match and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience with MiTek and truss software is essential.
• Strong understanding of construction principles required.
• Ability to read architectural and structural plans.

Responsibilities

• Design roof trusses, wall panels, and EWP floor designs.
• Ensure designs meet standards for production.
• Communicate with customers and production teams.

Skills

MiTek experience

Knowledge of construction concepts

Truss software experience

Mathematics skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

A Carter Lumber Whole House Designer is responsible for designing roof andtrusses, wall panels, and EWP for quoting and production. Ensures drawings are produced accurately and timely based off of blueprints provided by customers. Requires the knowledge of commonly used framing concepts and practices within the construction industry. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.

Requirements to be Considered for this Position:

• MiTek experience required; SE trained is preferred
• Knowledgeable in the basic aspects of construction
• Previous experience using truss software
• High level of knowledge in the application of trusses, wall panels, and EWP
• Competency in basic mathematics, geometry and trigonometry
• Knowledgeable in reading architectural and structural plans
• Ability to analyze, trouble shoot and problem solve
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities of the Position:

Designing:

• Creates roof trusses, wall panels, and EWP floor design illustrations based from blueprints to produce working drawings for fabrication.
• Completes and finalizes designs for production and assembly.
• Evaluates designs to ensure that design standards are being met.

Analyzes and Troubleshoots:

• Reviews and analyzes specifications, blueprints, engineered drawings and related designs to determine factors affecting design of the wall, truss and engineered wood components.

Support:

• Communicates with production teams, customers and sales to ensure designs are accurate throughout the process. Assists sales 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!