Truss Designer

Truss Designer

A long-established, family-owned building materials manufacturer is seeking a skilled Truss Designer to join its expanding component design team. This is a rare opportunity to work in a stable, growth-oriented environment where designers have autonomy, steady demand, and the ability to influence both production flow and customer relationships.

The company supports residential, light commercial, and multi-family builders and is growing its design capacity to match strong regional demand. Candidates who enjoy a family-friendly pace of life and long-term career stability will find this role an excellent fit.

What You'll Do

• Design custom roof and floor trusses using industry-standard software (MiTek 2020 and integrated platforms).
• Produce accurate, code-compliant layouts optimized for structural integrity and material efficiency.
• Manage a steady mix of residential, light commercial, and multi-family design projects.
• Conduct estimating, blueprint interpretation, loading calculations, and material takeoffs.
• Coordinate with sales, customer teams, and production to meet deadlines and ensure a smooth workflow.
• Engage in customer-facing communication when needed (relationship building, value-add recommendations).
• Help mentor junior team members and contribute to ongoing process and workflow improvements.
• Support long-term growth initiatives, including potential expansion into wall panel design.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of truss design experience (residential required; commercial/multi-family a plus).
• Strong proficiency with MiTek software; SBCA Tech 1 certification or equivalent required.
• Ability to produce 2–3 moderate-sized jobs per day with accuracy and independence.
• Solid foundation in blueprint reading, structural design, estimating, and material optimization.
• Strong communication and customer-interaction skills; team-oriented mindset.
• Open to primarily in-office work (hybrid possible for proven performers).
• Associate's/Bachelor's in Engineering, Construction, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Must pass a background.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: Experience-based; mid-range for 5+ year designers.
• Performance incentives: Bonuses/commission for exceeding production output or revenue targets.
• Benefits: Health, dental, PTO/holidays, 401(k) match, professional training.
• Career Path: Leadership opportunities in a department with long employee tenure.

Why This Role Is Attractive

• Work for a financially solid, family-owned company with decades of stability.
• Join a team known for professionalism, collaboration, and very low turnover.
• Enjoy both autonomy and support — designers are trusted and valued.
• Get exposure to diverse project types, not just single-family.
• Be part of a company with a clear growth plan, strong demand, and investment in design capacity.

For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Sean Brown directly at 563-293-2843. Resumes may be confidentially sent to sean.brown@gogpac.com.