Sales Engineer

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor Buildings Group Texas is seeking a Sales Engineer with a Civil/Structural engineering background and registered professional engineer credentials to lead design coordination and drive competitive project solutions in the PEB market.

The role requires frequent travel to engage with Builders, District Sales Managers, and design teams, delivering technically sound estimates and innovative fabrication approaches. OSHA safety practices apply across all duties.

Qualifications

• Must have a Civil/Structural engineering degree and a Professional Engineer license.
• Strong travel capability and willingness for frequent/short-notice travel.
• Experience with pre-engineered metal buildings or structural steel is preferred.
• Ability to lead design coordination and collaborative project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee processes to produce competitive design solutions for estimates.
• Engage with District Sales Managers, Builders, Estimating and Design teams to identify opportunities.
• Support sales by providing technical guidance and design solutions for competitive pricing.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure safe, efficient project solutions and optimize total installed cost.
• Travel as a significant and active component of the role.

Skills

Travel readiness

Pre-engineered metal buildings

Design coordination

Construction document interpretation

Sales strategy development

Education

Civil/Structural engineering degree

Registered Professional Engineer

Job description

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Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

Responsibilities of the Sales Engineer include but are not limited to:

• Develop, coordinate, and oversee processes, procedures, and best practices that consistently produce competitive design solutions for estimates.
• Proactively engage with District Sales Managers, Builders, Estimating, and Design teams to identify project opportunities, initiate involvement early, and take ownership of supporting projects through the estimating process.
• Support sales and profitability objectives by providing technical guidance and design solutions that create a competitive marketplace advantage.
• Collaborate across departments to develop safe, efficient, and economical project solutions, considering metal building pricing, erection requirements, constructability, and total installed cost.
• Evaluate unique or nonstandard project requirements and recommend solutions that balance business risk, product application, constructability, and cost.
• Partner with the Estimating Supervisor and Sales Leadership to develop creative, technically sound selling strategies for unique or complex projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Builders through regular travel, face-to-face meetings, and ongoing communication, establishing yourself as a trusted technical resource they feel comfortable contacting directly.
• Support the DSM builder recruiting efforts for the division by helping identify, develop, and maintain relationships with potential recruits.
• Travel is a significant and active component of this role and may be required on short notice.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US (Nucor Buildings Group Texas will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future).

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4-year Civil/Structural engineering degree and Registered Professional Engineer
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the Pre-Engineered Metal Building industry
• Ability to travel frequently, including occasional short-notice travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with pre-engineered metal buildings or structural steel.
• Experience representing a manufacturer, fabricator, subcontractor, or specialty trade partner in Design Coordination.
• Experience with design-assist, design-build, integrated project delivery, or other collaborative project-delivery methods.
• Experience with construction document interpretation.
• Ability to identify and execute competitive sales strategies.
• Knowledge of construction materials and methods.

Must have supervisor and/or manager recommendation and must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace