EWP CAD Designer

Golden State Lumber is a family-owned company that has been in business for 70 years. It is a company that recognizes that people are its most valuable resource and is looking for someone who will fit into the culture and strive to achieve the company’s goals. Golden State Lumber has been voted among the Best Places to Work in the San Francisco Times for multiple years. Be a part of our team that is passionately driven, flexible and genuinely curious.

We are looking for a full-time EWP CAD Designer. As an EWP CAD Designer for Golden State Lumber, you will be responsible for the design and development of engineered wood products for various construction projects. The ideal candidate should have a strong proficiency in CAD software, a deep understanding of EWP, and a commitment to delivering high-quality design solutions.

• This position is located onsite and is not a remote or hybrid position.

Responsibilities/Job Description

• Ability to utilize CAD software to create detailed and accurate design plans to be able to simulate and modify designs easily and be able to open doors to innovation and differentiated products in a fast-paced market.
• Conduct thorough reviews of design plans to ensure accuracy, adherence to standards, and compliance with building codes.
• Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and any design changes made during the project life cycle.
• Maintaining accuracy in grading and documenting lumber products to prevent discrepancies.
• Collaborate with the production team, providing necessary design support and addressing any design-related issues during manufacturing.
• Work closely with the project managers, architects, and engineers to understand project needs and modifications needed.
• Attending safety meetings.

Knowledge Skills and Experience

Minimum Education (or substitute experience required):

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or related field.

Minimum experience required:

• Previous experience as a CAD Designer with a focus on EWP design.

Skills required:

• Proficient in CAD software
• Detail-oriented with a focus on relevant building codes and industry standards.
• Ability to communicate skills for collaboration with team members.
• Knowledge of engineered wood products, including but not limited to LVL and I- joists is a plus.
• Experience working in the lumber or construction industry is a plus.

What makes our Company a great place to work?

• Team atmosphere
• Casual work setting
• Dedicated long term employees
• Established business environment

We have a great company culture and we value our employees and customers above all else. Compensation commensurate with experience. The company offers a generous benefits package for full time non-union employees including:

• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Matched 401k
• Matched 529 plan
• Student Loan Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off to participate in a Volunteer Program
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Employee sponsored tobacco cessation program
• Bonus and Commission plans based on position

Join our Golden State family, and your first month of your Medical and Dental benefits are on us!

Medical and Dental are effective the first of the month following your date of hire. Your cost for medical and dental benefits are based on the type of coverage you have as well as your payment tier. Golden State will cover the full cost for the first month of your medical and dental benefits. After the first month, your medical and dental premium contributions will be deducted out of your paycheck.

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