Sales Engineer

Cornerstone Building Brands

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

Posted 9/16/2026full-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 the ability to prepare engineering details, evaluate cost-effective solutions, and ensure compliance with building codes. Proficient in managing multiple workflows and training others in design and pricing tools.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Metal Building Design ExperiencePEMB KnowledgeBachelor’s Degree in Civil or Architectural EngineeringLicensed Professional EngineerAutoCAD Experience

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Hard Skills

Blueprint InterpretationEngineering CalculationsDesign SupportValue-Engineering SolutionsComplex EstimatingBuilding Code ComplianceProject ManagementDesign Program ProficiencyTraining and MentoringEngineering Detail Preparation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationWorkflow ManagementCustomer Relationship BuildingTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

In-House Pricing ProgramsSupplemental Design ProgramsAutoCAD

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Professional EngineerFundamentals of Engineering Exam

Industry Keywords

Design/Build ProjectsPublicly Bid ProjectsConstruction TechniquesField Sales SupportEstimating

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
Produce designs meeting code requirements and manufacturing restraints
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 the in-house pricing tool
Communicate scope and design-intent clarifications with Builders, Sales, Customer Service, and Engineering
Perform and/or check complex estimates
Check Estimator design work
Train and mentor less experienced Sales Engineers and Estimators
Provide preliminary designs for Requests for Building Modifications (RBMs)
Represent the company as an engineering advisor in sales meetings
Report to the Estimating Manager
Continue improving productivity, accuracy, and engineering knowledge
Travel typically less than two times per year

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple workflows simultaneously
Effective written and verbal communication
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and project specifications
Comfort communicating by phone with customers and Field Sales
Competency with in-house design programs and procedures
PEMB knowledge in product offerings and design considerations
Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage projects for on-time completion
Check design work done by Estimators
Minimum 2 years of metal building design experience or related field
Bachelor’s degree in civil or architectural engineering from an ABET-accredited curriculum, with structural design as the major field of study, 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 4 years of metal building design experience or related field for Level II
Minimum 10 years of metal building design experience or related field for Level I/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