Sales Engineer - NM

OmniSource • Salem, VA

5h

About The Position

The Sales Engineer supports the sales department by ensuring that product interpretations, design loads, and other critical data are properly prepared for estimating. The role maintains communication with the engineering department so that current design practices are considered. It also provides technical support for estimates and quotes, helps identify value-engineering opportunities, supports estimating processes, and communicates with customers and internal teams to ensure proper practices are followed. Travel to customer and engineering firm visits and attendance at relevant industry conferences are part of the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Structural, or another related engineering discipline.
• Ability to read and understand architectural and structural drawings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Accurately complete the duties and responsibilities of the role.

Nice To Haves

• I.T. or P.E. credential.
• Knowledge of the steel joist and deck industry.
• Good working knowledge of JEDI, OIS, Excel, and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Assist the sales team with technical knowledge to complete estimates and quotes.
• Provide value engineering to help NMBS and key customers remain competitive on larger projects.
• Serve as a point of contact for questions from estimators and coordinators.
• Assist the sales supervisor with implementing estimating and data-entry processes and procedures.
• Troubleshoot scope issues with estimators and review drawings to help identify issues at bid time.
• Travel with DSM and marketing to visit customers and engineering firms in support of key markets.
• Communicate with customers, structural engineers, and other NM departments to ensure proper practices are followed.
• Attend structural engineering and other construction-related conferences to market NM products and services.
• Work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines in a sometimes fast-paced environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time