Engineered Wood Products Designer

$48,000 - $83,400/Yr

Weyerhaeuser

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote

Forestry and Logging

About the position

The Engineered Wood Products Designer at Weyerhaeuser plays a crucial role in the National Specification Team, focusing on providing design and drafting services for engineered lumber products. This fully remote position supports the company's vision by utilizing proprietary software to assist strategic partners in designing and optimizing material for structural framing applications. The role emphasizes customer interaction and innovative problem-solving in framing challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate layout drawings and material lists for engineered lumber products.
• Utilize design tools and software applications to support the design and specification of structural frame products.
• Produce comprehensive framing layouts for floor, roof, and wall systems.
• Conduct design calculations for single structural members.
• Offer design consultation to dealers, builders, contractors, inspectors, architects, engineers, and sales associates.

Requirements

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent construction industry experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints/construction documents.
• Wood framing construction background.
• Working knowledge of CAD and/or estimating applications.
• Certification in structural/architectural drafting.
• Background in Statics, Mechanics, and Materials.
• Previous experience as a Designer or Estimator.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account option with company contribution.
• Voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Support for personal volunteerism and diversity networks.
• Mentoring and training opportunities for career development.
• 401k plan with company match and annual contribution equal to 5% of base salary.
• 3-weeks of paid vacation in the first year and 11 paid holidays per year.