Senior Level Component Designer - National Accounts

This is a remote/virtual position. You can work from home!

Carter Lumber has an amazing opportunity to be a remote Senior Level Component Designer working with our National Accounts design team. As a Senior Designer, you’ll support the design needs for our National Builders as a part of our National Design Team. In this role you will be able to use your design skills to design Roof Trusses, Floor Trusses, EWP, and Wall Panels in a whole-house design file.  A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary for this position.

*MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S.*

Requirements to be Considered for this Position:

• 5-10 Years of experience designing Truss, EWP, and Wall Panels for Single-Family Custom or Tract Builders.
• Previous experience using MiTek truss design software. SE required.
• Previous experience using MiTek Management and the Tract-Master features.
• High level of knowledge in the application of the products being designed.
• Complete understanding of processes including: RFI, Submittals, Production Files.
• Knowledgeable in reading architectural and structural plans.
• Experience working in a multi-location environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Competency in basic mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Creates design illustrations based on construction documents.
• Completes and finalizes engineered designs for production and assembly.
• Reviews engineered designs to ensure that design standards are being met.
• Communicates design information effectively with both internal and external customers.

• Supports the Design Manager by checking engineering for component products.
• Gives corrections and detailed explanations to less experienced designers.
• Identifies areas for improvement and coordinates training efforts with designers.

• Ability to spend long periods of time on the phone and computer.
• Ability to type and sit for long periods of time.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employer-matching 401(k) Plan
• Military encouraged to apply!