Sales Engineer – Estimating & Design Liaison

Steel Dynamics; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics is seeking a Sales Engineer - NM to support the sales team by interpreting products and inputting data for estimates. The role requires collaboration with engineering to ensure up-to-date design practices, and travel with DSM to engage customers and firms in key markets.

The candidate will read drawings, assist with bids, and communicate technical details clearly. A civil/structural engineering background and strong documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. required in civil/structural engineering or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Accurate completion of duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist sales team with technical knowledge to complete estimates and quotes.
• Value engineering to help NMBS and key customers be competitive on larger projects.
• Point person for questions from estimators and coordinators.
• Assist the sales supervisor with implementing processes and procedures for estimating and data entry
• Troubleshoot scope issues with the estimator and review drawings to help find issues we have at bid time.
• Travel with DSM and marketing to visit customers and engineering firms to support efforts in key markets.
• Must be able to understand deadlines and operate effectively under pressure in a sometimes fast-paced environment.
• Communicate with customers, structural engineers and other NM departments to ensure proper practices are being met.
• Attend structural engineering and other construction related conferences for marketing of NM products and services.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Estimating support

Technical knowledge

Education

B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

JEDI

OIS

Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

Steel Dynamics is seeking a Sales Engineer - NM to support the sales team by interpreting products and inputting data for estimates. The role requires collaboration with engineering to ensure up-to-date design practices, and travel with DSM to engage customers and firms in key markets.

The candidate will read drawings, assist with bids, and communicate technical details clearly. A civil/structural engineering background and strong documentation skills are essential.