Sales Engineer

About the role

The Sales Engineer plays a critical role in communicating complex technical information to customers and clients. This position involves developing preliminary structural designs, coordinating with internal and external suppliers, and preparing professional proposals for both pre-engineered and hybrid buildings. The Sales Engineer is essential to guiding projects through all preconstruction efforts, collaborating with builders, end customers, and other key stakeholders in the construction project.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural estimates for complex pre-engineered buildings (PEB).
• Review building drawings and specifications to determine the scope of work required for proposals.
• Engage with customers to understand their building requirements, clarify details, and confirm proposal delivery schedules.
• Identify framing solutions that best meet building requirements, considering in-place costs and schedules.
• Ensure builders receive timely, accurate, and optimized quotations, along with pre-order support.
• Aid the sales team with information needed for setting final prices and providing accurate quotations to builders.
• Track quotes and opportunities through kick off to ensure clean transfer of critical project information.

Requirements

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in the construction industry, including:
• 5+ years of experience in structural design of steel buildings.
• 5+ years of experience in proposal development, estimating, or sales.
• Proficiency in applying building codes and steel product codes (e.g., IBC, ASCE, AISC CFE2008, SJI, SDI, REP2014, NSR-10) to design and proposals.
• Certification in structural engineering or related fields preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with structural design software (such as RISA, RAM, or STAAD).
• Experience with metal building design.

Skills

• Familiarity with REVIT or similar design software.
• Advanced certifications in structural engineering or related fields.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement.