Design Engineer 5
Location
Iowa
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Design Engineer 5
Cornerstone Building Brands
• 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.
Job Requirements
- 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).
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1
- PTO
- paid holidays
- FSA
- life insurance
- LTD
- STD
- 401k
- EAP
- discount programs
- tuition reimbursement
- training
- professional development
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