Truss Designer

About the Opportunity

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.

Interested? Next Steps — Confidential Conversation

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

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