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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Design Engineer - **Company:** Cornerstone Building Brands - **Location:** Mount Pleasant, IA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3d Models, AutoCAD, Software Design Documents, STAAD - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87507635/1 ## About the Role Design Engineer * 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., * 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)., 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., Must be at least 18 years of age to apply. ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [TresJS a new declarative ThreeJS as Vue components](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/543-tresjs-a-new-declarative-threejs-as-vue-components) - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [How to Domain Model – An example from manufacturing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/742-how-to-domain-model-an-example-from-manufacturing) - [Cross platform Augmented Reality development with React Native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/160-cross-platform-augmented-reality-development-with-react-native) - [Communicate efficiently with Software Architecture Diagrams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/379-communicate-efficiently-with-software-architecture-diagrams) ## Related Articles - [How Engineering Hubs Build Visibility at Developer Conferences like WeAreDevelopers World Congress](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/720-how-engineering-hubs-build-visibility-at-developer-conferences-like-wearedevelopers-world-congress) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know)