Design Engineer 5

Cornerstone Building Brands; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid holidays

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is looking for a Senior Engineer specializing in metal building systems. This senior-level role requires a Licensed Professional Engineer with extensive experience in project coordination and design optimization. You will lead projects, ensuring compliance with structural codes and customer specifications, and mentor junior engineers.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage starting from day 1, paid time off, 401(k), and more. Join a company committed to environmental and community responsibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in metal building design or structural engineering.
• Skilled in balancing and prioritizing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all complexity level projects, ensuring designs meet structural code and customer expectations.
• Engage directly with customers to develop optimized building solutions.

Skills

Licensed Professional Engineer

Metal building design

Project management skills

Technical leadership

Proficiency in structural design software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE or SE) Licensure

Tools

RISA

STAAD

AutoCAD

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low‑rise non‑residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel markets. Our market‑leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi‑channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

Position Overview

We are seeking a senior‑level engineer that is a Licensed Professional Engineer, ideally with a background in metal or steel building systems, and technical leadership that can contribute within the engineering department. Building upon foundational engineering experience, this senior role involves greater responsibility in project coordination, design optimization, and potential to mentor junior engineers. Expected to independently manage all complexity level projects, ensuring designs meet structural code requirements, manufacturing standards, and customer expectations.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in all metal building system design methodologies, including advanced and highly complex framing systems, custom configurations, and non‑standard structural solutions.
• Assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Engineering Manager, supporting departmental operations and decision‑making.
• Engage directly with customers to develop optimized building solutions, offering technical expertise and ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Design and oversee projects involving high‑complexity metal building systems, ensuring compliance with structural codes, customer requirements, and company standards.
• Solid understanding of structural engineering principles, with the ability to apply and adapt company design standards to unique and custom‑building conditions.
• Provide professional oversight and responsibility for projects requiring signature and seal, ensuring engineering accountability and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in using structural design software and willingness to continuously expand technical knowledge, particularly in the customization of tools for non‑standard applications.
• Adhere to project schedules, effectively managing shifting priorities and last‑minute revisions to maintain on‑time delivery.
• Exercise sound engineering judgment to ensure public safety, balancing efficiency with appropriate design conservatism.
• Actively mentor and train junior and mid‑level engineers, fostering technical growth and maintaining quality across the team.
• Identify opportunities for design improvements and cost reduction through innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications / Skills – Design Engineer IV

• Licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states preferred, with the ability to provide sealed design documents where required.
• Proven ability to design metal buildings of medium to high complexity, ensuring efficiency, safety, and adherence to customer specifications.
• Consistently drives productivity improvements while maintaining high standards of accuracy and completeness, with a focus on reducing manufacturing and drafting costs and enhancing efficiency and overall customer value.
• Skilled in balancing and prioritizing multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

Education / Additional Information – Design Engineer IV

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or related field).
• Professional Engineering (PE or SE) Licensure.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in metal building design or structural engineering.
• Proficient in structural design and modeling software (e.g., RISA, STAAD, AutoCAD, or equivalent).

Qualifications / Skills – Design Engineer V

• Licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states, with the ability to provide sealed design documents where required.
• Proven ability to design metal buildings of medium to high complexity, ensuring efficiency, safety, and adherence to customer specifications.
• Consistently drives productivity improvements while maintaining high standards of accuracy and completeness, with a focus on reducing manufacturing and drafting costs and enhancing efficiency and overall customer value.
• Capable of managing projects through all phases, from initial design through final project completion ensuring coordination across departments.
• Skilled in balancing and prioritizing multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced, deadline driven environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a fast‑paced engineering environment.

Education / Additional Information – Design Engineer V

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or related field).
• Professional Engineering (PE or SE) Licensure.
• Minimum of 20 years of relevant experience in metal building design or structural engineering.
• Solid proficiency in structural design and modeling software (e.g., RISA, STAAD, Tekla, AutoCAD, or equivalent).

Benefits

Full‑time team members receive medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401(k), EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. Full‑time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. View your Right to Work Poster here. This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.