Sales Engineer

Cornerstone Building Brands•Houston, TX

1d•$85,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sales Engineer is responsible for providing direct pricing and design support to internal and external customers on design/build and publicly bid projects using the most current pricing available. They apply knowledge of structures, materials and construction techniques to support Field Sales and Estimators related to advanced design considerations and ensuring estimate designs are being done in accordance with the high standards of the organization. Prepares calculations and engineering details from information received such as contract drawings, specifications, and addendums using in-house pricing programs and supplemental design programs. Provide accurate and easy-to-follow designs that meet code requirements and manufacturing restraints. Provides detailed consultation to Builders, Field Sales and Estimators regarding building codes, complex framing scenarios and non-standard geometries. Identify exclusions, discrepancies, missing information and obtain clarification and qualify the quotation based on that information. Evaluates customer provided information for cost effective solutions (value engineering). Ensure the use of the most current pricing information when preparing the estimate. Builds and maintains Builder/Vendor relationships. Provides training to Builder Network and Field Sales on proper use of inhouse pricing tool. Communicate with Builders, Sales, Customer Service and Engineering regarding any clarification of scope/design intent that the Sales Engineer was involved in. Self performs and/or check complex estimates. Continually improve productivity, accuracy and ability. Continually expand engineering knowledge so that a Professional Engineering License can be obtained and maintained. Understand the role in the overall system and be willing to step outside that role when required. Check design work done by Estimators Train and mentor less experienced Sales Engineers and Estimators Provides preliminary design for estimation of Requests for Building Modifications (RBMs). Represents the company as an engineering advisor in sales meetings. Reports to Estimating Manager. Work related travel would typically be less than 2 times per year

Requirements

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple workflows simultaneously.
Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal methods.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
Must be comfortable on the phone with customers and Field Sales.
Exhibit competency of in-house design programs and procedures.
PEMB knowledge in both product offerings and design considerations.
This role will require performance with minimal supervision and manage his/her own projects to assure on-time completion.
Check design work done by Estimators
Minimum of 2-years metal building design experience or related field
This role is a senior engineer that has mastered PEMB design concepts and application as it applies to Estimating.
Bachelor’s degree in civil or architectural engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum with a major field of study in structural design is required or equivalent work experience.
Passed Fundamentals of Engineering exam
AutoCAD experience preferred.
Licensed Professional Engineer required
Minimum of 10-years metal building design experience or related field
Advanced PEMB knowledge in both product offerings and design considerations.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD experience preferred.
Licensed Professional Engineer preferred

Responsibilities

Providing direct pricing and design support to internal and external customers on design/build and publicly bid projects using the most current pricing available.
Applying knowledge of structures, materials and construction techniques to support Field Sales and Estimators related to advanced design considerations and ensuring estimate designs are being done in accordance with the high standards of the organization.
Preparing calculations and engineering details from information received such as contract drawings, specifications, and addendums using in-house pricing programs and supplemental design programs.
Providing accurate and easy-to-follow designs that meet code requirements and manufacturing restraints.
Providing detailed consultation to Builders, Field Sales and Estimators regarding building codes, complex framing scenarios and non-standard geometries.
Identifying exclusions, discrepancies, missing information and obtaining clarification and qualifying the quotation based on that information.
Evaluating customer provided information for cost effective solutions (value engineering).
Ensuring the use of the most current pricing information when preparing the estimate.
Building and maintaining Builder/Vendor relationships.
Providing training to Builder Network and Field Sales on proper use of inhouse pricing tool.
Communicating with Builders, Sales, Customer Service and Engineering regarding any clarification of scope/design intent that the Sales Engineer was involved in.
Self-performing and/or checking complex estimates.
Continually improving productivity, accuracy and ability.
Continually expanding engineering knowledge so that a Professional Engineering License can be obtained and maintained.
Understanding the role in the overall system and being willing to step outside that role when required.
Checking design work done by Estimators.
Training and mentoring less experienced Sales Engineers and Estimators.
Providing preliminary design for estimation of Requests for Building Modifications (RBMs).
Representing the company as an engineering advisor in sales meetings.