Sales Engineer

Steel Dynamics, Inc; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is seeking a Sales Engineer to support the sales team by interpreting products, design loads and critical data for estimating, while coordinating with the engineering department for up-to-date design practices.

The role involves traveling to markets to engage customers and engineering firms with technical presentations on NM product offerings. The candidate will assist with technical estimates, perform value engineering, and serve as the go-to for technical questions from

Qualifications

• 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 Steel Dynamics, Inc. and key customers 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 estimators and review drawings to help find issues at bid time.
• Travel 50% 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 followed.
• Attend structural engineering and construction-related conferences for marketing of NM products and services.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

B.S in Civil or Structural engineering

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

Salesforce

JEDI

OIS

Job description

New Millennium

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, engages and educates out in the market.

• 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, but is not limited to, traveling to Customers’ Offices, AEC Firms and Conventions to engage and provide technical presentations 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.
  
  
  

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.