What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Engineer position at BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.?
Company Description
For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!
The Estimating Department at Butler leverages industry-shaping products and innovative strategies to drive sustainable sales and financial results. We are committed to fostering strong customer relationships while pursuing equitable growth in pre-engineered buildings and services. Our team evaluates potential projects for profitability and risk management, ensuring that our business decisions reflect economic value, community impact, diversity, and a commitment to excellence.
Position Overview:
The Sales Engineer plays a critical role in communicating complex technical information to customers and clients. This position involves developing preliminary structural designs, coordinating with internal and external suppliers, and preparing professional proposals for both pre-engineered and hybrid buildings. The Sales Engineer is essential to guiding projects through all preconstruction efforts, collaborating with Butler builders, end customers, and other key stakeholders in the construction project.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop structural estimates for complex pre-engineered buildings (PEB), conventional, and hybrid structures.
- Review building drawings and specifications to determine the scope of work required for proposals.
- Engage with customers to understand their building requirements, clarify details, and confirm proposal delivery schedules.
- Identify framing solutions that best meet building requirements, considering in-place costs and schedules.
- Ensure builders receive timely, accurate, and optimized quotations, along with pre-order support.
- Assist the sales team with information needed for setting final prices and providing accurate quotations to builders.
Minimum Requirements:
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in the construction industry, including:
- 5 years of experience in structural design of steel buildings.
- 5 years of experience in proposal development, estimating, or sales.
- Proficiency in applying building codes and steel product codes (e.g., IBC, ASCE, AISC CFE2008, SJI, SDI, REP2014, NSR-10) to design and proposals.
- Competence with structural design software (such as RISA, RAM, or STAAD).
- Experience with metal building design.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with REVIT or similar design software.
- Advanced certifications in structural engineering or related fields.
Why Join Us:
We value diverse perspectives and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. At Butler, we are committed to building an inclusive and supportive environment where every team member can thrive. Join us to make an impact in the construction industry while growing your career with us.
Additional Information
The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.
The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope. To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement.
EEO: Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran
BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
