Sales Engineer

Cornerstone Building Brands

. Provide direct pricing and design support to internal and external customers on design/build and publicly bid projects .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $85,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in metal building design, including knowledge of structures, materials, and construction techniques. Proficient in using in-house design programs and capable of providing accurate designs that meet code requirements and manufacturing constraints.

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Metal Building Design ExperienceProfessional Engineering LicenseAutoCAD ProficiencyPEMB KnowledgeBlueprint Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Design SupportEngineering CalculationsCost-Effective Value EngineeringEstimatingBuilding Code ConsultationComplex Framing ScenariosProject Specification InterpretationDesign Program CompetencyPreliminary Design PreparationWorkflow Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTraining and MentoringRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingSelf-Management

Tools & Technologies

In-House Pricing ProgramsSupplemental Design Programs

Certifications & Qualifications

Fundamentals of Engineering ExamLicensed Professional Engineer

Industry Keywords

Design/Build ProjectsPublicly Bid ProjectsConstruction TechniquesManufacturing ConstraintsBuilder/Vendor Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct pricing and design support to internal and external customers on design/build and publicly bid projects
Apply knowledge of structures, materials, and construction techniques to support Field Sales and Estimators
Prepare calculations and engineering details from contract drawings, specifications, and addendums
Use in-house pricing programs and supplemental design programs
Provide accurate designs meeting code requirements and manufacturing constraints
Consult Builders, Field Sales, and Estimators on building codes, complex framing scenarios, and non-standard geometries
Identify exclusions, discrepancies, and missing information; obtain clarification and qualify quotations
Evaluate customer information for cost-effective value-engineering solutions
Use current pricing information when preparing estimates
Build and maintain Builder/Vendor relationships
Train Builder Network and Field Sales on proper use of the in-house pricing tool
Communicate with Builders, Sales, Customer Service, and Engineering regarding scope and design intent
Self-perform and/or check complex estimates
Improve productivity, accuracy, and capability
Expand engineering knowledge toward obtaining and maintaining a Professional Engineering License
Check Estimator design work
Train and mentor less experienced Sales Engineers and Estimators
Provide preliminary designs for Requests for Building Modifications
Represent the company as an engineering advisor in sales meetings
Report to the Estimating Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple workflows simultaneously
Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal methods
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and project specifications
Comfortable communicating by phone with customers and Field Sales
Competency in in-house design programs and procedures
PEMB knowledge in product offerings and design considerations
Ability to perform with minimal supervision and manage projects for on-time completion
Minimum of 2 years of metal building design experience or related field for Level I
Bachelor's degree in civil or architectural engineering from an ABET-accredited curriculum, major in structural design, or equivalent work experience
Passed Fundamentals of Engineering exam
AutoCAD experience preferred
Licensed Professional Engineer required for Level I and Level III; preferred for Level II
Minimum of 4 years of metal building design experience or related field for Level II
Minimum of 10 years of metal building design experience or related field for Level I and Level III
Advanced PEMB knowledge for Level II
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus
Medical benefits starting day 1
Dental benefits starting day 1
Vision benefits starting day 1
PTO
Paid holidays
FSA
Life insurance
LTD
STD
401k
EAP
Discount programs
Tuition reimbursement
Training
Professional development
Remote work option
Work-related travel typically less than 2 times per year