Design Technician I Design
Builders Firstsource
Designs wood trusses and wall panels using software, supports sales and customers.
9 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
De Pere, WI
Office Full-Time
Company Size
29,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Building Materials
Construction Services
Design
Engineering
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
Logistics
Manufacturing
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Infrastructure
Energy
Heavy Civil
Marine
Transport
Role
What you would be doing
client interaction
truss design
material supply
job scheduling
stakeholder coordination
design review
- This position will be working closely with sales staff and customers. Some jobsite visits may be required.
- Prepares complex wood truss / panel design and layout drawings using proprietary software. These layout drawings may include beams and metal connectors / hold downs sized and supplied by the company.
- Team atmosphere working environment with each member doing their part to provide the components and materials to complete signed construction projects.
- Person may be assisting in scheduling truss / panel technician work and monitoring jobs through the department.
- Often communicates with building designers, builders, framers, architects, and structural engineers to obtain or clarify information shown on construction drawings.
- Reviews and checks layout and design drawings prepared by less experienced truss technicians and assists in making modifications prior to releasing drawings to the field or production. Assists in training inexperienced truss technicians when needed.
What you bring
mitek
planswift
ms excel
associate’s degree
3 years
problem solving
- Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to read and analyze construction plans / documents. Analyzes technical data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications. Understands the building code and applies knowledge of special truss industry issues. Addresses issues appropriately.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
- Associate’s degree (A.A.) from two-year college or technical school and two years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- The employee is regularly required to use close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) and color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Preferably experience with Mitek, MS Word, MS Excel, and PlanSwift
- 3 years or truss design / estimating experience
- This position is located at our De Pere, WI (in office preferred). Three years experience in wood truss and or panel design primarily dealing with mid to large sized residential and / or commercial multi-family projects preferred. Experience with project management, Mitek program and or PlanSwift would be a plus.
- Strong critical thinking skills, problem solving, and little direction from management is preferred.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and sit, and occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations.
- Based on a 40-hour work week but be open to overtime if current workload requires it. Target working hours 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, but willing to be flexible if needed.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to quiet conditions, such as those in a library or private office.
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Company
Overview
1998 Founded
Year of Establishment
The company was established in 1998, marking the beginning of its journey from a regional lumber supplier to a national leader in building materials.
2005 Public
Year of Going Public
The company went public in 2005, a significant milestone in its growth journey, especially after surviving the Great Recession.
~590 Locations
Nationwide Presence
The company operates approximately 590 locations across over 40 states, combining local insights with national reach.
$16 Billion Revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates around $16 billion in annual revenue, driven by both materials and value-added products.
- Survived the Great Recession, then expanded rapidly through acquisitions like ProBuild (2015) and merger with BMC (2021).
- Projects range from single-family homes to light commercial builds, including off-site prefabricated trusses, panels, and millwork.
- Invests in digital tools (e.g., MyBLDR.com via acquisition of Paradigm) and factory-built components to streamline homebuilding.
- Maintains its own fleet of trucks and in-house installation services, offering one-stop solutions that most competitors lack.
- Stands out for integrating over 60 acquisitions while keeping local teams, and executing major share buybacks alongside growth.
- Dedicated to meeting customer needs and providing high-quality products and services.
- Operates with honesty, fairness, and transparency in all actions.
- Committed to excellence and continuous improvement in all business areas.
- Holds all members to high standards of performance and ethical conduct.
- Collaborates to leverage strengths and achieve common goals.
2050 Net Zero
Carbon Neutrality Target
Aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by a specific year, showing long-term commitment to climate action.
- Commitment to reducing carbon footprint across operations and supply chain.
- Focus on energy efficiency in manufacturing and distribution processes.
- Sustainable product sourcing and eco-friendly materials usage.
- Investing in renewable energy initiatives for company facilities.
- Goal to increase gender diversity within leadership roles.
- Focused on creating an inclusive work environment where all employees feel respected and valued.
- Developing programs aimed at increasing women in construction-related roles.
- Tracking and reporting on gender and diversity metrics within the workforce.
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