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Builders FirstSource · 13 hours ago

Design Technician II Design - Indirect

Pine Grove, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Builders FirstSource is America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. They are seeking a Design Technician II to use CAD software to create designs from sketches and specifications while ensuring compliance with building codes.

Building MaterialManufacturingReal Estate

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Minimum of six (6) months experience as CAD Designer I, as well as overall mastery of each of its job responsibilities

Achieve an overall mastery and understanding of HVAC system design as used by Pleasant Valley Homes

Complete detailed and accurate pre-construction drawings necessary to achieve a stamp of approval with minimum errors, including, but not limited to:

Completing individual detailed, dimensioned floor plan drawings, complete with header sizing featuring ultimate gravity and uplift calculations

In cooperation with third-party HVAC designers, complete HVAC system design

Utilize basic roof truss profiles to accurately layout trusses necessary to achieve designs

Complete full electrical prints, with completed circuits, electrical loading diagrams, etc

In cooperation with third-party engineering firms, produce braced wall, seismic zone, and high wind calculations, as well as out-sourced structural calculations that require the stamp of a registered professional engineer

Order state and HUD labels, as required

Have mastery of applicable building codes (IRC, NEC, HUD/Mfg.)

Begin to complete first-stage production details (window bucks, miscellaneous .dwg’s, etc.)

Become familiar with modular state-approved systems manuals and/or HUD DAPIA manual

Begin to develop experience with Cabinet Vision cabinet design software and cross-train on same

Qualification

VectorWorksHVAC system designBuilding codes masteryCabinet VisionCAD Designer I qualificationsMathematical conceptsTechnical writingPresentation skills

Required

Minimum of six (6) months experience as CAD Designer I, as well as overall mastery of each of its job responsibilities

Achieve an overall mastery and understanding of HVAC system design as used by Pleasant Valley Homes

Complete detailed and accurate pre-construction drawings necessary to achieve a stamp of approval with minimum errors, including, but not limited to: Completing individual detailed, dimensioned floor plan drawings, complete with header sizing featuring ultimate gravity and uplift calculations

In cooperation with third-party HVAC designers, complete HVAC system design

Utilize basic roof truss profiles to accurately layout trusses necessary to achieve designs

Complete full electrical prints, with completed circuits, electrical loading diagrams, etc

Order state and HUD labels, as required

Have mastery of applicable building codes (IRC, NEC, HUD/Mfg.)

Begin to complete first-stage production details (window bucks, miscellaneous .dwg's, etc.)

Become familiar with modular state-approved systems manuals and/or HUD DAPIA manual

Begin to develop experience with Cabinet Vision cabinet design software and cross-train on same

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

All qualifications of CAD Designer I

A minimum of six (6) months experience as CAD Designer I, as well as an overall mastery of each of its job responsibilities

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community

Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format

Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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

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)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to quiet conditions, such as those in a library or private office

Benefits

Competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love

Great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives

Company

Builders FirstSource

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Builders FirstSource provides professional class building materials and services to homebuilders and remodelers.

Founded in 1990

Dallas, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.bldr.com

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