Sales Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Deliver direct pricing and design assistance to both internal and external clients for design/build and publicly bid projects.

• Utilize knowledge of structures, materials, and construction methods to support Field Sales and Estimators.

• Create calculations and engineering details based on contract drawings, specifications, and addendums.

• Employ in-house pricing and supplemental design software.

• Generate designs that comply with code requirements and manufacturing constraints.

• Advise Builders, Field Sales, and Estimators on building codes, intricate framing situations, and unconventional geometries.

• Recognize exclusions, discrepancies, and missing details; seek clarification and validate quotations.

• Analyze customer information for cost-effective value-engineering options.

• Utilize current pricing data when developing estimates.

• Establish and nurture relationships with Builders/Vendors.

• Educate Builder Network and Field Sales on the in-house pricing tool.

• Clarify scope and design intent with Builders, Sales, Customer Service, and Engineering teams.

• Perform and/or verify complex estimates.

• Review Estimator design outputs.

• Train and guide less experienced Sales Engineers and Estimators.

• Create preliminary designs for Requests for Building Modifications.

• Represent the company as an engineering consultant in sales meetings.

• Report directly to the Estimating Manager.

• Travel is typically limited to fewer than 2 times per year.

⛳️ Requirements

• Capability to manage and prioritize multiple workflows at once.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and project specifications.

• Comfortable with phone communications with customers and Field Sales personnel.

• Familiarity with in-house design software and procedures.

• Knowledge of PEMB product offerings and design considerations.

• Ability to operate with minimal supervision and manage projects to ensure timely completion.

• A minimum of 2 years of metal building design experience or a related field for Level I.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or architectural engineering from an ABET-accredited program, specializing in structural design, or equivalent work experience.

• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.

• AutoCAD experience is preferred.

• Licensed Professional Engineer is required for Level I and Level III; preferred for Level II.

• A minimum of 4 years of metal building design experience or a related field for Level II.

• Advanced PEMB expertise for Level II.

• A minimum of 10 years of metal building design experience or a related field for Level I/III.

• Must be at least 18 years old.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus opportunities.

• Medical benefits available starting on day 1.

• Dental benefits available starting on day 1.

• Vision benefits available starting on day 1.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Paid holidays.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Life insurance coverage.

• Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance.

• Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance.

• 401k retirement plan.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Discount programs.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Training opportunities.

• Professional development support.