Truss Designer

Position: Truss Designer-Relocation Required
Job Description

Truss Designer - Relocation Required | Building Materials Industry

Our client, a leading company in the building materials industry, is actively seeking a Skilled Truss Designer to join their growing team! This is a unique opportunity for a talented designer who is open to relocating and eager to contribute to a company with a strong mission and supportive culture. Whether you wish to live in the warmth of the South, the beauty of the Midwest or in the fresh air of the mountains, we want to talk with you!

Opportunities available in each.

As a Truss Designer, you'll play a key role in interpreting blueprints and creating accurate, production-ready designs for trusses and engineered wood components. This on-site role is essential to the company's success and offers the opportunity to work on diverse residential and commercial projects with a seasoned team of construction professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

Designing

• Translate customer blueprints into precise and accurate truss and component designs.
• Finalize working drawings for fabrication and production purposes.
• Ensure all designs adhere to company and industry standards.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver on-time, high-quality solutions.

Analysis & Troubleshooting

• Review architectural and structural plans to identify design requirements.
• Analyze specifications and engineered drawings to create efficient, code-compliant layouts.
• Address design challenges quickly and accurately with strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications:

• Willingness and ability to relocate to work on-site.
• Proficiency in truss design software: MiTek preferred, Alpine considered
• Working knowledge of construction principles and truss design fundamentals.
• Familiarity with blueprint reading, layout interpretation, and framing concepts.
• Solid foundation in math, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and within a team in a deadline-driven environment.

Why Join Our Client?

• Be part of a stable, reputable company in the building materials industry.
• Hands-on, collaborative work environment that values your design expertise.
• Growth opportunities and career development in a supportive team culture.
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate.

Apply Now: Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume to Matt Schmidt at for confidential consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.