WHO WE ARE

Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of external building products in North America with over $6 billion in annual revenue and an expansive North American footprint that includes almost 20,000 employees, operating in +70 manufacturing facilities, supported by a network of +80 distribution and branch office facilities. We have a broad product offering with a well-regarded brand portfolio including the #1 position in windows, vinyl siding, metal accessories, metal roofing and wall systems, and insulated metal panels. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an onsite internship in Houston, TX for Summer 2025.

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.

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

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Competitive pay

• Mentorship - each intern will be paired with an experienced engineer
• Engineering skills development – training on building codes, design principles, and industry and company design standards
• Networks – interaction with production engineers, drafters, and sales personnel
• Bragging rights – you’ll work for the market leader in multiple product categories