Sales Engineer I — Structural Estimation & Design

Canam Steel Corporation; Plainfield, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canam Steel Corp in South Plainfield, NJ seeks a cost estimator/engineer to analyze contract documents and prepare detailed cost estimates for steel joist and deck products. You will support CSC sales and customers with value engineering and budgeting guidance, serving as technical support for both sales and estimating.

The role requires BS in Civil/Structural/Architectural Eng, EIT preferred, and strong skills in reading drawings, AutoCAD, Revit/BlueBeam, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering; structural emphasis preferred.
• EIT or licensure in the future preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient PC skills: AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; Revit or BlueBeam a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reviews contract documents to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists.
• Utilizes BlueBeam to conduct takeoffs and record work.
• Inputs takeoffs into CSC Design and Pricing software for accurate costing.
• Design components using software to meet specs and codes (SJI, SDI, AISC, AWS).
• Verify steel joist/deck specifications per contract documents.
• Review and redesign members for economy and weight savings.
• Provide budgetary designs and pricing from conceptual info.
• Prepare scope of work with exclusions, clarifications, and conditions.
• Answers engineering questions from CSC Estimators, Sales, and Customers.
• Reviews estimator designs for accuracy and conformance to notes.
• Assist with change order pricing and accuracy.

Skills

Cost estimation

Interpreting drawings

Customer communication

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/Structural/Architectural)

EIT eligible

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BlueBeam

MS Office

Job description

Canam Steel Corp in South Plainfield, NJ seeks a cost estimator/engineer to analyze contract documents and prepare detailed cost estimates for steel joist and deck products. You will support CSC sales and customers with value engineering and budgeting guidance, serving as technical support for both sales and estimating.

The role requires BS in Civil/Structural/Architectural Eng, EIT preferred, and strong skills in reading drawings, AutoCAD, Revit/BlueBeam, and MS Office.