Sales Engineer

Cornerstonebuildingbrandscareers; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands Careers is seeking a Sales Engineer to deliver pricing accuracy and solid design support for design/build and public bids. You will interpret blueprints, ensure code compliance, and advise on PEMB design to help estimators and field sales achieve optimal results.

The role emphasizes mentoring, advanced design knowledge, and collaboration across Builders, Sales, and Engineering with limited travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or architectural engineering from ABET accredited curriculum is required or equivalent work experience.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam passed; PE licensure required or pursued.
• Minimum years of metal building design experience specified by level (2–10+ years).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct pricing and design support for design/build and publicly bid projects.
• Prepare calculations and engineering details from drawings, specs, and addenda.
• Train and mentor less experienced Sales Engineers and Estimators.
• Represent the company as an engineering advisor in sales meetings; travel < 2 times/year.

Skills

Effective communication

Blueprint reading

Multitasking

Phone interaction

Project management

Mentoring others

In-house design tools

Education

ABET-accredited civil/architectural engineering degree

Licensed Professional Engineer

PEMB knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD

In-house pricing/design programs

Job description

Sales Engineer is responsible for providing direct pricing and design support to internal and external customers on design/build and publicly bid projects using the most current pricing available. They apply knowledge of structures, materials and construction techniques to support Field Sales and Estimators related to advanced design considerations and ensuring estimate designs are being done in accordance with the high standards of the organization. Prepares calculations and engineering details from information received such as contract drawings, specifications, and addendums using in-house pricing programs and supplemental design programs. Provide accurate and easy-to-follow designs that meet code requirements and manufacturing restraints. Provides detailed consultation to Builders, Field Sales and Estimators regarding building codes, complex framing scenarios and non-standard geometries. Identify exclusions, discrepancies, missing information and obtain clarification and qualify the quotation based on that information. Evaluates customer provided information for cost effective solutions (value engineering). Ensure the use of the most current pricing information when preparing the estimate. Builds and maintains Builder/Vendor relationships. Provides training to Builder Network and Field Sales on proper use of inhouse pricing tool. Communicate with Builders, Sales, Customer Service and Engineering regarding any clarification of scope/design intent that the Sales Engineer was involved in. Self performs and/or check complex estimates. Continually improve productivity, accuracy and ability. Continually expand engineering knowledge so that a Professional Engineering License can be obtained and maintained. Understand the role in the overall system and be willing to step outside that role when required. Check design work done by Estimators. Train and mentor less experienced Sales Engineers and Estimators. Provides preliminary design for estimation of Requests for Building Modifications (RBMs). Represents the company as an engineering advisor in sales meetings. Reports to Estimating Manager. Work related travel would typically be less than 2 times per year.

Level I

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple workflows simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal methods.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
• Must be comfortable on the phone with customers and Field Sales.
• Exhibit competency of in-house design programs and procedures.
• PEMB knowledge in both product offerings and design considerations.
• This role will require performance with minimal supervision and manage his/her own projects to assure on-time completion.
• Check design work done by Estimators
• Minimum of 2-years metal building design experience or related field
• This role is a senior engineer that has mastered PEMB design concepts and application as it applies to Estimating.
• Bachelor's degree in civil or architectural engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum with a major field of study in structural design is required or equivalent work experience.
• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering exam
• Minimum of 2-years metal building design experience or related field
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer required
• Minimum of 10-years metal building design experience or related field

Level II

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple workflows simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal methods.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
• Must be comfortable on the phone with customers and Field Sales.
• Exhibit competency of in-house design programs and procedures.
• PEMB knowledge in both product offerings and design considerations.
• This role will require performance with minimal supervision and manage his/her own projects to assure on-time completion.
• Bachelor's degree in civil or architectural engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum with a major field of study in structural design is required or equivalent work experience.
• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering exam
• Minimum of 2-years metal building design experience or related field
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer preferred
• Minimum of 4-years metal building design experience or related field
• Advanced PEMB knowledge in both product offerings and design considerations.

Level III

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple workflows simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal methods.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
• Must be comfortable on the phone with customers and Field Sales.
• Exhibit competency of in-house design programs and procedures.
• PEMB knowledge in both product offerings and design considerations.
• This role will require performance with minimal supervision and manage his/her own projects to assure on-time completion.
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