Sales Engineer

BlueScope•Kansas City, MO

16d

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Assist 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.