Design Technician

RedBuilt™ is a leading engineered wood products, structural components, and construction systems supplier to the commercial construction industry across North America. Our continued reputation for unparalleled customer service and support goes back over 50 years.

And we’re growing...

Summary: 

We are currently looking for full-time Design Technicians who want to join our dynamic team! RedBuilt Design Technicians play a key role in the design of every product solution. Many have two-year degrees or certificates in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture. They are experts in not only structural design and RedBuilt products, but in clear communication of product and installation requirements. Design Technicians work under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer and report to the Design Center Leader.

RedBuilt is committed to continuous growth and will support this candidate with educational assistance and job-related training.

Projects may be diverse, but the duties of a Design Technician are focused on:

• Floor & roof system modelling using Revit software
• Wall component layout using Vertex BD software
• Detailing
• Floor & roof truss design using proprietary RedBuilt software
• Component design analysis and selection
• Critical communication with customers, architects, engineers, and our team of sales representatives

Qualified candidates must be:

• Experienced in drafting and modelling software such as Revit
• Excellent at reading and interpreting construction drawings
• Comfortable with the application of basic trigonometry
• Detail oriented and quality focused
• Comfortable and productive using Microsoft Office tools
• Innovative and creative problem solvers
• A team player and great communicator

Helpful alternate experience includes:

• Framing or construction experience
• Dynamo scripting for Revit
• Experience with other BIM software tools
• Prior experience designing structural systems in wood

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!  

Reports to: Design Center Leader

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt   

Benefits: 

• 11 Paid Holidays (includes 2 Floating Holidays of your choosing)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Community Service
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• FSA/HSA Options
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• Discretionary Profit Sharing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Dependent Care Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PayActiv – Early Access to Earned Wages
• Company Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• $2,000 Signing Bonus

RedBuilt is an equal opportunity employer.

Must take pre-employment drug test and a background check which includes criminal records to be considered for the position.

Please note that the job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for the Design Technician role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.