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 (R&R) 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 us at cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.
Job Description
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.
• Assumes supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Engineering Manager, supporting departmental operations and decision-making.
• Engages directly with customers to develop optimized building solutions, offering technical expertise and ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Designs and oversees 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.
• Provides professional oversight and responsibility for projects requiring signature and seal, ensuring engineering accountability and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in using structural design software and a 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 mentors and trains 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.
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS/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:
- 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).
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:
- 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).
Cornerstone Building Brands Canada is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, 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.
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. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Note to External Recruiters
Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.
Notice of Recruitment Fraud
We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.
Skills Required
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE or SE) licensure in multiple states with ability to provide sealed design documents where required
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or related field)
- Minimum of 20 years relevant experience in metal building design or structural engineering
- Proven ability to design medium to high complexity metal buildings ensuring safety and customer specifications
- Proficiency in structural design and modeling software (RISA, STAAD, Tekla, AutoCAD, or equivalent)
- Capable of managing projects through all phases from initial design through final project completion
- Experience mentoring and training junior and mid-level engineers
- Effective communication and teamwork skills; ability to engage directly with customers
- Ability to prioritize and balance multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Solid understanding of structural engineering principles, structural codes, manufacturing standards, and regulatory compliance
Cornerstone Building Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cornerstone Building Brands and has not been reviewed or approved by Cornerstone Building Brands.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are emphasized, with vacation programs that recognize prior professional tenure and, in many roles, immediate usability from day one. This accessibility to time off elevates the overall value of the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer match is consistently presented as a strong component of total rewards. This support for retirement savings complements base pay across roles.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin on the first day for most full‑time employees, alongside EAP, tuition reimbursement, discounts, and training resources. The breadth and immediacy of eligibility are positioned as key strengths.
Cornerstone Building Brands Insights
What We Do
Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America. Our comprehensive portfolio spans the breadth of the residential and commercial markets, while our expansive footprint enables us to serve customers and communities across North America. Our relentless focus on excellence combined with our ongoing commitment to innovation and R&D has driven us to become the #1 manufacturer of windows, vinyl siding, insulated metal panels, metal roofing and wall systems, and metal accessories. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play. DISCLAIMER Cornerstone Building Brands’ social media channels share information about our company, our products and our people. We welcome commentary expressing all points of view – positive and negative – but reserve the right to remove posts that are off-topic, offensive, promotional or illegal or contain inappropriate language, hate speech, proprietary information, personal data or personal attacks.
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