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Design Engineer 5

Cornerstone Building Brands · Mount Pleasant, IA · Yesterday
RemoteRemoteEngineeringFull-time

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.

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.
  • Affords 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.
  • Adheres to project schedules, effectively managing shifting priorities and last-minute revisions to maintain on-time delivery.
  • Exercises 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.
  • Identifies 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.
  • 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 10 years of relevant experience in metal building design or structural engineering.
  • Solid proficiency in structural design and modeling software (e.g., RISA, STAAD, AutoCAD, or equivalent).

Additional Information

Cornwall 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.

Additional Information

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.

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