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Engineered Wood Products (EWP) Designer


Summary Sheet: Advert / Media / Entertainment

    
Advertiser NameKoopman Lumber CoAdvertiser Type:Company
Classification:Advert / Media / EntertainmentSubclassification:
Country:United StatesLocation:United States
Language:English - United Kingdom (en-GB) Contact Name:
Employment Type:PermanentWorkhours:Not Specified



Position: Engineered Wood Products (EWP) Designer


Description: TITLE: Engineered Wood Products (EWP) Designer


ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Family-owned and operated since 1939, Koopman Lumber & Hardware boasts 13 locations across Massachusetts. These include three full-line stores in Whitinsville, Uxbridge, and North Grafton, offering lumber, hardware, paint, and lawn and garden supplies. Additional locations include a lumber, hardware, paint, and design center in Sharon, a full-service paint store in Milford, and lumber yards with kitchen design centers in Hudson, Andover, Fairhaven, Dennis, Pembroke, and Indian Orchard. We also have distribution centers in Uxbridge and Sutton. Koopman Lumber specializes in building materials and supplies, including lumber, hardware, moldings and millwork, tools, power equipment, windows and doors, engineered lumber, and kitchen products. Our extensive network of outside sales professionals serves most of New England, offering expertise in lumber, millwork, kitchens, and paint.


EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


OPEN DATE: 7/17/2025


CATEGORY: Engineering


POSITION: Engineered Wood Products (EWP) Designer


DESCRIPTION:


EWP Designer - Summary:


The EWP Designer is responsible for reading architectural blueprints to create engineered wood product schematic layouts and structural load calculations accurately & efficiently. Design and develop engineered wood products (EWP) solutions based on customer specifications, industry standards, and building codes. This position will collaborate with architects, engineers, and the sales team to create customized solutions that meet their specific project requirements.



EWP Designer Key Responsibilities:



  • Creates detailed CAD drawings and marked up plans for residential and light commercial construction projects.

  • Utilize software and tools like Microsoft Excel, Office, PDF Editor, Planswift and iStruct/CSD.

  • Collaborate with sales staff, architects, and project managers to develop design plans.



  • Ability to assess specifications and offer Value Engineered options and present to sales team.

  • Provide technical support and guidance to construction teams during the building phase.



  • Answer product questions and provide solutions for field situations.

  • May conduct site visits to gather information and assess project progress.

  • Coordinate with the Estimating team to ensure estimates and layouts meet agreed-upon criteria.




POSITION REQUIREMENTS:


Skills/Qualifications:



  • In-depth knowledge of engineered wood products, including trusses, beams, joists, and related systems.

  • Strong technical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret architectural and structural plans accurately.

  • Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to producing accurate and high-quality designs.

  • Knowledge of basic load calculations both manually and systematically.

  • Knowledge of residential wood-frame construction is preferred, as is familiarity with current building codes including the 2021 IRC, 2021 IECC, and relevant Massachusetts Amendments.

  • Experience in drafting & design preferred.

  • Strong knowledge of the construction process preferred.

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.

  • Proficiency in using estimating software and tools (Microsoft Excel, Office, PDF Editor, and PlanSwift, iStruct/ CSD).

  • Strong computer skills are necessary, the ability to use or learn Epicor's BisTrack software.

  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in design work

  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


Work Location: In person; Sutton, MA


Health and Dental Insurance, 401(k) with matching, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO, and employee discounts.




SHIFT: Days


EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Non-Exempt


FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time


LOCATION: Sutton


STATE: MA


ZIP: 01590



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