Design Engineer, Estimator, Drafter, Detailer

Job Description

Job Description

Ascent Buildings, LLC is the fastest growing company in the pre-engineered metal building industry. With our home office and plant located in Portland, Tennessee; and sales & engineering offices in Cullman, AL and Nashville, NC, Ascent is a full-service pre-engineered building manufacturer. Founded in 2020 on the core values of customer service and quality, Ascent is a company rapidly on the rise. This is an exciting opportunity to join an experienced team of industry leaders. The opportunity for professional growth is outstanding at every position!

On-site positions are available in Portland, Tennessee and Cullman, Alabama facilities. 

Ascent offers a full Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability plans, matching 401(k) plan, 10 holidays, 3 weeks' vacation, 1-week sick time and more. Flexible work hours and locations are available if required.

Ascent is looking for experienced MBS & Tekla (Metal Building Software) users. Engineering at Ascent could be cross functional based on education and experience.

• Design Engineers
• Estimators
• Detailers
• Checkers
• Drafters
• Manufacturing Engineer at manufacturing plant in Portland, Tennessee

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in estimating, design, or detailing utilizing MBS (Metal Building Software)
• CADD experience
• Tekla experience (not required, but a plus)
• Experienced with interpreting construction plans and details
• Team attitude

Education & Licensing

• BS degree in engineering is preferred for design engineer candidates (Professional Engineer is a plus, but not a requirement)
• BS or associate's degree in engineering, building science, or engineering technology is preferred for estimators
• Associates degree in drafting or engineering technology is preferred for detailers and checkers

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Ascent Buildings, LLC was created because there exists a real need in the pre-engineered steel building industry for a customer focused company, built on the principles of quality and service. In the automated and technology driven world in which we live now, there is something important that has been forgotten. The basics of our business... building and retaining relationships, quality, and service. Those core values are what Ascent Buildings, LLC is founded upon, and are what will drive us to ascend to the top of your list as the most trusted steel building manufacturer.

Ascent Buildings, LLC is loaded with industry veterans at every position. Employees that were raised in this business and who all have one common goal... to service the customer. To be the best, we believe we need to employ the best. These professionals sell, process, engineer, and manufacture the highest quality building possible. From the initial meeting with your district manager, until your building hits your jobsite, there will be an obvious focus on providing the product you need, when you need it, and with an ease of doing business unlike anyone else in the industry.

Ascent Buildings, LLC was founded in 2020. Based in Portland, TN, Ascent manufactures from their 180,000 sq.ft. facility and has a sales service and engineering office in Cullman, AL. Our manufacturing facility in Portland produces a full line of pre-engineered steel building products. With our facility in Portland, and our partnerships and alliances with suppliers across the USA, Ascent Buildings, LLC is a full service pre-engineered steel building manufacturer.

Ascent: The act of rising or mounting upward. The very definition of our name describes a company on the rise. It would be our honor for you to join us, and partner with us, on our journey to the top!

Company Description

Ascent Buildings, LLC was created because there exists a real need in the pre-engineered steel building industry for a customer focused company, built on the principles of quality and service. In the automated and technology driven world in which we live now, there is something important that has been forgotten. The basics of our business... building and retaining relationships, quality, and service. Those core values are what Ascent Buildings, LLC is founded upon, and are what will drive us to ascend to the top of your list as the most trusted steel building manufacturer.\r\n\r\nAscent Buildings, LLC is loaded with industry veterans at every position. Employees that were raised in this business and who all have one common goal... to service the customer. To be the best, we believe we need to employ the best. These professionals sell, process, engineer, and manufacture the highest quality building possible. From the initial meeting with your district manager, until your building hits your jobsite, there will be an obvious focus on providing the product you need, when you need it, and with an ease of doing business unlike anyone else in the industry.\r\n\r\nAscent Buildings, LLC was founded in 2020. Based in Portland, TN, Ascent manufactures from their 180,000 sq.ft. facility and has a sales service and engineering office in Cullman, AL. Our manufacturing facility in Portland produces a full line of pre-engineered steel building products. With our facility in Portland, and our partnerships and alliances with suppliers across the USA, Ascent Buildings, LLC is a full service pre-engineered steel building manufacturer. \r\n\r\nAscent: The act of rising or mounting upward. The very definition of our name describes a company on the rise. It would be our honor for you to join us, and partner with us, on our journey to the top!