Boise Cascade Company has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. We are one of the largest producers of engineered wood products and plywood in North America and a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building materials. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. We are committed to investing in them and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas on your life – from health and well-being, career, and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today!
Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for an EWP Drafter/Truss Design! Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today!
General Responsibilities:
Provide design, drafting, and technical support services related to Engineered Wood Products (EWP) for internal teams and external customers. This role supports customer quoting, material take-offs, order fulfillment, and manufacturing coordination while delivering responsive customer service and technical guidance. The position requires effective prioritization, accuracy, collaboration, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities & Tasks:
- Perform design and drafting services for Engineered Wood Products (EWP) used in customer quotes, material take-offs, and manufacturing support
- Prepare working drawings, sketches, and graphs from:
- Walk-in customers
- Sales order systems
- Verbal instructions
- Blueprints, sketches, and written specifications
- Utilize proprietary 3D modeling, computer-aided design (CAD), and sizing software to create accurate layouts and placement plans
- Compile floor and roof placement plans converting conventional framing systems to Boise Cascade BCI joists
- Coordinate and prioritize workload to accommodate expedited orders and special requests
- Provide plans to customers for review, revision, sign-off, and acceptance
- Code, maintain, and organize drafting files to ensure accurate retrieval and distribution to engineering staff, vendors, and facility personnel
- Provide technical EWP and engineering support to BMD distribution center customers
- Assist with customer service functions including:
- Answering phones
- Quote and order entry
- Providing technical guidance and solutions
- Schedule EWP order deliveries and coordinate logistics as needed
- Make outside sales calls to lumberyards and construction job sites when required
- Initiate telephone sales for EWP products and related accessories (e.g., joist hangers)
- Operate and maintain drafting and/or engineering equipment as needed
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to:
- Safety
- Quality standards
- Environmental responsibility
- Continuous process improvement
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
- Familiarity with wood construction, building plans/blueprints, and CAD systems preferred
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- High attention to detail with excellent accuracy and follow-through
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt to shifting daily priorities
- Coachable mindset with a strong willingness to learn the building materials distribution industry
- Maintains a positive, solution-oriented attitude
Works effectively both independently and within a team environment
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: College Degree or equivalent work experience in related job function. Working knowledge of CAD system, blueprint reading, and drafting. Duties performed in an office environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Role may require technical certification, or associate degree. Knowledge of the building materials industry and structural experience preferred. Strong math skills, effective communication skills, and familiarity with engineering terms and specifications.
Our Benefits
- Medical + Dental + Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts + HRA
- 401(k) Retirement Savings
- Annual Incentives
- Paid Time Off (20/yr) and holidays (10/yr)
- Paid Parental Leave
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What We Do
As a leading manufacturer and distributor of building materials, we bring people, products and services together to build strong homes, businesses and communities that stand the test of time. We have 60 locations across North America and it's truly our people and culture that sets us apart. We keep long-term relationships in mind, every day in everything that we do. To us, integrity goes beyond the structural strength of our products – it is our uncompromising commitment to do the right thing for our coworkers, customers, suppliers, investors, the environment and communities where we operate.
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