Residential Building Designer

Build the Future with Us — EquipmentShare is Hiring a Residential Building Designer

At EquipmentShare, we’re not just filling a role — we’re assembling the best team on the planet to build something that’s never been built before. We’re on a mission to transform an industry that’s been stuck in the past by empowering contractors and communities through innovative technology, real-time support, and a team that truly cares.

We’re hiring a Residential Building Designer at our Corporate Headquarters in Columbia, MO and we’re looking for someone who’s ready to grow with us, bring energy and drive to their work, and help us build the future of construction.

The Residential Building Designer will help shape its direction from the ground up. As a founding voice, you’ll help establish team workflows, guide product selections, define project delivery standards, bring emerging design trends to life, and put new technologies to work in residential design and construction.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage EquipmentShare’s extensive library of proprietary residential plans, customizing designs to meet client needs and site conditions.
• Own the technical development, coordination, and drawing of permit-ready, buildable construction documents.
• Help shape home designs alongside our growing team of Interior Designers and Visualization Specialists.
• Coordinate HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance requirements with the overall building.
• Partner with our Licensed Architects and Structural Engineers on professional review and projects requiring signed and sealed documents.
• Respond to field questions and incorporate coordinated clarifications into construction documents.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Why EquipmentShare?

Because we do things differently — and we think you’ll feel it from day one. We’re a people-first company powered by cutting-edge technology. That means our proprietary T3 platform doesn’t just run our business — it also makes your job easier, safer, and more connected. Whether you’re behind the wheel, under the hood, leading a branch, or closing deals — tech supports you, and you drive us forward.

We’re a team of problem-solvers, go-getters, and builders. And we’re looking for teammates who take pride in doing meaningful work and want to be part of building something special.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
  
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
  
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
  
• 401(k) + company match
  
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
  
• Company events, food truck nights
  
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year — give back to the community you call home
  
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

About You

You want to be part of a team that’s not just changing an industry for the sake of change — we’re transforming it to make it safer, more secure, and more productive. You bring grit, heart, and humility to your work, and you’re excited about the opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

We’re looking for people who:

• See challenges as opportunities
  
• Embrace change and continuous improvement
  
• Bring energy, effort, and optimism every day

Skills & Qualifications

• • Current knowledge of industry trends, technology, building codes and regulations
  • Ability to work well with a team - in person and remotely
  • Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
  • Ability to apply a sense of style to create aesthetically pleasing and engaging architecture
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • The ability to diagram designs digitally and by hand

  Education and Experience:

  • A Bachelor's degree in architecture, drafting or design
  • At least 3 years of residential building design and construction documentation experience, including adapting existing residential plans.
  • Certified Professional Building Designer (CPBD) preferred, but not required at hire. Candidates may bring demonstrated capability in original residential design or develop it within the role. Candidates without certification must be willing to pursue it, ideally within 18–24 months, while developing the skills needed to lead residential design work
  • Experience using Twinmotion and/or Unreal Engine for architectural visualization is a plus, but not required

  Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion

A Workplace For All

At EquipmentShare, we believe the best solutions come from a team that reflects the world around us. Our initiative — A Workplace For All — is rooted in the belief that we must work together to solve some of the toughest problems in construction. That means attracting, developing, and retaining great people from all walks of life.

We value different backgrounds, talents, and perspectives. We want you to feel like you belong here — because you do.

EquipmentShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Employment is contingent on passing a background check. Additionally, some roles require passing a drug test, depending on the job responsibilities.