Truss Designer

Junction

**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