Design Engineer Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Company 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 (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

ABOUT THE ROLE

This internship is for Summer 2026.

We’re committed to helping our interns learn multiple facets of engineering, and they will leave this position with invaluable skills and industry knowledge.  As an intern, you will be exposed to a variety of functions and have opportunities to enrich your education and development through hands-on and engaging assignments, learn problem solving methods, and be able to innovate and create measurable value for our business.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Develop, design, and deliver structural solutions to ensure they are meeting customer, business, operational, and team goals

Perform actual and estimated weight analysis to understand business impact of designs and show good judgement when making suggestions

Prepare technical design reports

Bring new insights into engineering tools, processes, and best practices

Drive communication and collaboration within cross-functional workgroups

Understand the role in the overall system and be willing to step outside that role when required.

Assist in managing all testing and certification requirements such as TDI, Florida Product Approvals, Miami Dade NOA’s, FM approvals, and ICC Reports for all metal sheathing products.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Currently pursuing a BS degree in Civil / Structural Engineering with a minimum 3.0 GPA

Preferred – Successful completion of relevant steel design courses

Additional Information

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Competitive pay
• Inclusive, collaborative environment
• Bragging rights – you’ll work for the market leader in multiple product categories
• Professional development opportunities
• Intern buddy

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

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 HRCompliance@cornerstone -bb.com. 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 HRCompliance@cornerstone -bb.com. 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.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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.