Job Description

Ready to Build Your Future with Us? If you're enthusiastic about CAD design and eager to contribute to a thriving team, apply today and become a key part of Coastal Forest Products’ success!

Company Overview

Founded in 1983 , Coastal Specialty Forest Products has a long-standing reputation for supplying retail lumber yards with premium specialty wood products. Our commitment to delivering high-quality products quickly and at competitive prices remains our core value. As we continue to grow, we are dedicated to hiring and developing exceptional talent to support our expanding operations.

In 2004, Engineered Wood Products (EWP) were added to the product line-up, once again aligning the Company with the best manufacturers in the category. Over time, the Company created its own Engineering and Customer Service division, providing specialized services and support to architects, engineers, and contractors during the design & build phase of both residential and commercial construction projects. To accommodate the accelerated growth of the business, Coastal moved into a new 260,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility in 2019.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented CAD Plan Designer to join our Engineered Wood Products (EWP) . By providing technical expertise and innovative design solutions, the CAD Designer directly contributes to project efficiency, customer satisfaction, and Coastal Forest Products’ reputation for delivering high-quality specialty wood products.

Our Employee Benefits Include:

• Paid time off to ensure work-life balance – 120 hours PTO on day #1!
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits to support your well-being.
• Retirement Savings Plan-401(k) to plan for your financial future.
• Company-paid holidays to enjoy time with family and friends.
• Employee Referral reward program

Your Role as a CAD Plan Designer

In this role, your key responsibilities include:

• Responding to plan design and framing layout inquiries from retail lumber yards.
• Creating structural framing layouts and perform detailed plan takeoffs for commercial and residential projects.
• Collaborating with contractors, retail customers, and internal teams to provide technical design knowledge and product recommendations.
• Managing multiple design projects, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of plan designs and framing layouts.
• Calculating and specifying engineered wood products for assigned projects.
• Building positive relationships with our customers, representing Coastal Forest Products with professionalism and expertise.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Strong proficiency in CAD software and blueprint reading.
• Solid understanding of building construction and structural design considerations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with customers and colleagues.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing priorities.
• Critical thinking and effective time management skills to meet project deadlines.
• Team player with a proactive approach and flexibility to embrace new tasks and responsibilities as needed.

Education and Additional Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent job/field experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Working at Coastal also gives you access to additional perks such as:

• Access to on-site Gym
• Access to on-site golf simulator
• Employee discount program on products
• Product training and professional development opportunities

On Site Location Requirement: The CAD Designer works in office, Monday through Friday, at our location in Bow, New Hampshire.

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