Sales Engineer

Steel Dynamics, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

New Millennium, a Steel Dynamics, Inc. subsidiary in Columbia, SC, seeks a Sales Engineer to support the sales team by providing technical input for estimates and quotes and by reviewing architectural and structural drawings.

This role emphasizes value engineering to keep NM and key customers competitive on large projects, and you will act as the technical point of contact for estimators and coordinators. About 50% travel is expected to meet clients and engineering firms.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• Ability to read and understand architectural and structural drawings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Accurate completion of duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the sales team with technical knowledge to complete estimates and quotes.
• Value engineering to help New Millennium and key customers to be competitive on larger projects.
• Point person for technical questions from estimators and coordinators.
• Assist the sales supervisor with implementing processes and procedures for estimating and data entry.
• Troubleshoot scope issues with the estimators and review drawings to help find issues at bid time.
• 50% travel with DSM and marketing to visit customers and engineering firms to support efforts in key markets.
• Communicate with customers, structural engineers and other NM departments to ensure proper practices are being followed.
• Attend structural engineering and other construction related conferences for marketing of NM products and services.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Value engineering

Communication

Sales support

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

JEDI

OIS

Excel

Bluebeam

Salesforce

Job description

Subsidiary

New Millennium

Overview

Supports the sales department to make sure the interpretation and input of products, design loads, and other critical data are properly prepared for estimating. The Sales Engineer also keeps open communication with the engineering department to ensure the most up-to-date design practices are considered. Travels,engagesandeducates outin the market.

Responsibilities

• Assist the sales team with technical knowledge to complete estimates and quotes.


• Value engineering to help New Millennium and key customers to be competitive on larger projects.


• Point person for technical questions from estimators and coordinators.


• Assist the sales supervisor with implementing processes and procedures for estimating and data entry


• Troubleshoot scope issues with the estimators and review drawings to help find issues at bid time.


• 50% travel with DSM and marketing to visit customers and engineering firms to support efforts in key markets. This will include, butisnot limited to, traveling toCustomers’ Offices, AECFirms and Conventionsto engage and provide technicalpresentations on New Millennium product offerings.


• Must be able to understand deadlines and operate effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.


• Communicate with customers, structural engineers and other NM departments to ensure proper practices are being following.


• Attend structural engineering and other construction related conferences for marketing of NM products and services.

Qualifications

Required

• B.S in Civil or Structural engineering.


• Ability to read and understand architectural and structural drawings.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Accurate completion of the above duties and responsibilities

Preferred

• E.I.T or P.E


• Steel Joist and Deck industry knowledge


• Good working knowledge of JEDI, OIS, Excel and Bluebeam, Salesforce

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.