Project Sales Engineer

PEG Staffing & Recruiting; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

A manufacturing solutions provider in St. Louis is seeking a Sales Engineer/Project Engineer. The role involves design, project estimation, and client collaboration. Ideal for candidates with AutoCAD skills and a background in design or engineering. Competitive salary of $65,000–$70,000 plus benefits and growth opportunities, with the potential for hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in design, sales, or industrial engineering is helpful.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and strong analytical skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Drive to learn and solve problems creatively.
• Solid communication skills needed—clear and professional.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed product drawings and specifications using AutoCAD.
• Evaluate project requirements to provide accurate cost estimates.
• Collaborate with sales and operations to develop custom solutions.
• Respond to client inquiries and manage orders from start to finish.
• Develop and improve products and processes for efficiency.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

Experience or education in design, sales, or industrial engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Ideal for recent engineering graduates or entry‑level professionals eager to apply technical skills in a real‑world manufacturing environment, this role offers hands‑on experience in design, estimating, and client collaboration within a growing U.S.‑based manufacturer that creates innovative warehouse and storage solutions.

We’re looking for a Sales Engineer/Project Engineer or Design Specialist to join our close‑knit St. Louis team. This position bridges engineering, estimating, and customer support to help clients translate operational needs into efficient, practical designs.

What You’ll Do

• Design & Draft: Create detailed product drawings and technical specifications using AutoCAD.
• Estimate & Analyze: Evaluate project requirements, materials, and labor to produce accurate cost estimates.
• Collaborate: Work closely with sales and operations to develop custom solutions that optimize cost, performance, and manufacturability.
• Support Clients: Respond to inquiries, prepare quotes, and manage orders from start to finish.
• Innovate: Develop and refine products, processes, and layouts that improve client performance and efficiency.

What You Bring

• Experience or education in design, sales, or industrial engineering (degree helpful but not required).
• AutoCAD proficiency and strong analytical or mathematical ability.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to juggle multiple projects concurrently.
• A genuine curiosity to learn and a drive to solve problems creatively.
• Solid communication skills—clear, approachable, and professional (not pushy).
• Bonus points for experience in structural or mechanical design, cost estimating or materials analysis, CRM or Microsoft Excel expertise, and warehousing or material‑handling industries.

Benefits & Growth

• Small, supportive team with a family feel—average tenure 10+ years.
• Strong growth potential under new ownership.
• Opportunity to learn from seasoned engineers and grow technical and sales acumen.
• Casual, down‑to‑earth culture—no suits, just solid work.
• Competitive base salary of $65,000–$70,000 per year with significant commission potential.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and more.
• Fully onsite training (3–12 months), then eligible for hybrid schedule (up to 2 days/week remote).

*Must be located in St. Louis, MO.

Employment type: Full‑time. Seniority level: Entry level. Job function: Design, Engineering, and Customer Service. Industries: Manufacturing.