Design Trainee - Site Built

Universal Forest Products
San Antonio
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)Skills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Teamwork","Analytical skills","Attention to detail"]

Train as an entry-level designer/estimator supporting UFP Site Built’s wood and non-wood structural products. You’ll gain hands-on experience designing roof trusses, floor trusses, wall panels, and engineered wood products, using MiTek to prepare bids, layouts, and engineered profiles. Work closely with experienced team members and retail and builder partners to answer design questions and deliver strong customer solutions, while progressing through paid training in Burlington, NC.

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Universal Forest Products
Universal Forest Products
5 days ago

Design Trainee - Site Built

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Job Summary

Train as an entry-level designer/estimator supporting UFP Site Built’s wood and non-wood structural products. You’ll gain hands-on experience designing roof trusses, floor trusses, wall panels, and engineered wood products, using MiTek to prepare bids, layouts, and engineered profiles. Work closely with experienced team members and retail and builder partners to answer design questions and deliver strong customer solutions, while progressing through paid training in Burlington, NC.
Location: San Antonio
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design roof trusses, floor trusses, wall panels, and engineered wood products for residential and commercial projects.
  • •Use MiTek to prepare bids, layouts, and engineered profiles.
  • •Collaborate with experienced professionals to ensure customers’ needs are met and design solutions are delivered.
  • •Develop skills through paid, comprehensive training in Burlington, North Carolina.
  • •Build relationships with retail clients, builders, framers, and developers to answer design questions.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kDisability InsuranceEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Background in drafting, CAD, construction, or framing is preferred.
  • •Detail-oriented with strong mathematical/analytical skills, comfortable working with blueprints and calculating loads.
  • •Able to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
  • •Excellent communication skills and a passion for exceptional customer service.
  • •Willingness to learn and grow in a supportive, collaborative team environment.
Experience:Construction
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkAnalytical skillsAttention to detail
Tech Stack:MiTek

Company Brief

Universal Forest Products
Manufactures and distributes wood, composite, and other building products for residential and commercial construction. Serves customers across retail, construction, industrial, and packaging markets through a broad network of manufacturing and distribution operations.
Industry: Building Materials
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Grand Rapids, United States
Founded: 1955
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