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Whirlwind Steel Buildings, Inc. lists this Sales Engineer opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Sales EngineerWhirlwind Steel Buildings is a premier metal building manufacturer specializing in the design, fabrication, and delivery of high-quality metal building systems. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as an industry leader. We take pride in creating buildings and products that people use to live, learn, worship, work, and play.The Sales Engineer serves as a technical resource responsible for developing accurate, cost-effective metal building estimates and preliminary designs that meet customer requirements, applicable building codes, and Whirlwind's manufacturing standards. This role supports revenue growth by translating project requirements into technically sound, manufacturable solutions and by acting as a key technical liaison across commercial, engineering, and estimating functions.The Sales Engineer applies expertise in structural systems, materials, and construction methods to ensure proposed solutions align with company standards, manufacturing capabilities, and overall project objectives.Key Responsibilities:Prepare accurate metal building estimates and preliminary designs using pricing and design tools.Ensure estimates comply with current building codes, design standards, and manufacturing requirementsUse value-engineering to deliver cost-efficient, buildable, and optimized design solutionsReview project documents to identify missing information, discrepancies, and required clarifications; appropriately qualify estimatesProvide technical guidance for non-standard or complex design conditionsCollaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Estimating teams to clarify scope, assumptions, and design intentSupport training efforts for Sales and Estimating teams related to pricing tools, design concepts, and best practicesMaintain continuous improvement in technical knowledge, productivity, and engineering capabilityQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related technical field3+ years of PEMB experience or experience in related structural/metal building fieldsProficiency with engineering/estimating software (e.g., MBS) and Microsoft OfficeAbility to read and interpret architectural and structural drawingsStrong attention to detail, organization, and accuracyEffective communication skills with both technical and non-technical audienceSelf-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple deadlinesThis is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
Worksite address
houston, TX, 77075, US
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