Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer (Structural Steel / Design-Assist)

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You must hold an Active PE license (Structural).
Position Summary
The Sales Structural Engineer is a hybrid technical and commercial role responsible forsupporting business development, preconstruction, and pursuit activities for structural steelprojects. This role applies structural steel engineering knowledge to develop competitive,buildable, and low-risk solutions during the pursuit phase, translating project requirements intoclearly defined scope, pricing strategy, and execution approach.The Sales Structural Engineer works closely with estimating, preconstruction, projectmanagement, fabrication, and erection teams, and serves as the technical face of the companyduring client engagements, design-assist efforts, and negotiated work.This position is not a post-award design or detailing role; it is a front-end, revenue-supportingrole focused on winning work and shaping projects for successful execution.
Key Responsibilities
Preconstruction & Pursuit SupportReview bid documents including structural drawings, specifications, and contractrequirementsIdentify scope gaps, exclusions, clarifications, and risk items specific to structural steelfabrication and erectionSupport estimating with technical input including:Tonnage assumptionsConnection design approachTemporary works assumptions (bracing, shoring, erection aids)Crane access, sequencing, and logistics conceptsAssist in development of pricing strategy by identifying cost and risk driversParticipate in go/no-go evaluations and pursuit planning
Technical Sales & Client Engagement
Serve as the technical representative in meetings with owners, general contractors,architects, and engineers of record.Present and defend proposed structural steel solutions, means and methods, and valueengineering concepts.Support negotiated work, design-assist, and design-build pursuits.Translate client goals into constructible and cost-effective steel solutionsBuild long-term client relationships through technical credibility and responsivenessDesign-Assist & Early EngineeringParticipate in early-stage coordination with design teams to influence structural systems,connection strategies, and sequencingSupport development of delegated design scopes where applicableCollaborate with internal engineering and detailing teams to ensure alignment betweenpursuit assumptions and execution capabilitiesInternal Coordination & HandoffCoordinate closely with estimating, fabrication, erection, and project management teamsClearly document assumptions, exclusions, and scope definitions for turnover to projectexecution teamsSupport smooth transition from preconstruction to awarded projectQualifications
RequiredMust hold an active PE license.Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field.Strong working knowledge of structural steel systems, fabrication, and erection.Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, specifications, and contract documents.Experience with steel means and methods, including erection sequencing and temporaryworks concepts.Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical audiences.
Must Have:Professional Engineer (PE) license (Structural Steel) is a MUST.Prior experience with:Structural steel fabricator or erectorDesign-assist or design-build projectsPreconstruction or estimating supportExperience interfacing directly with owners, GCs, and engineers during pursuits
Key Competencies • Technical judgment and risk awareness• Commercial mindset with understanding of margin and risk• Constructability-focused problem solving• Clear written and verbal communication• Ability to work cross-functionally across engineering, estimating, and operations
Sure Steel, Inc. is an equal opportunity organization. xzbcwsv We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Core Values: Ability, Integrity, Benevolence, Safety, Continuous Improvement, and Environmental Responsibility.