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.
Salary: $116,000 - $126,000
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.
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What We Do
With 14,000 people across 18 countries, BlueScope is a leading international supplier of steel products and solutions for building and construction markets. Australia’s largest manufacturer, BlueScope’s portfolio of brands includes COLORBOND®, ZINCALUME® and TRUECORE® steels and the LYSAGHT® range of building products.
Steel plays a critical role in sustainable development. To BlueScope, sustainability means developing, manufacturing and selling steel products and solutions in a way that provides for a sustainable future, with a focus on continuous improvement, adopting new operating methods and anticipating new products for the future.
BlueScope’s long-term growth is underscored by the sustainability of steel and the critical role it will play in supporting a sustainable society. We take a life-cycle approach, looking at the impact of a product over its entire life and focusing on the four principles of a circular economy: reduce, reuse, remanufacture and recycle.
Our steel products and services ensure that we contribute to the opportunities and challenges of society’s move to a lower-carbon economy. To deliver long-lasting value and meet the expectations of all of our stakeholders, our business must transform on all fronts. Read BlueScope's latest Sustainability Report at bluescope.com/sustainable-steel.
Interested in an exciting career at one of Australia’s most reputable companies with a track record of making things happen? Find out more at bluescope.com
BlueScope has been named an Inclusive Employer for 2019–2020 by the Diversity Council of Australia.
