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Sales Engineer

Nucor Steel Auburn, Inc.

San Bernardino, CAJob$76–102K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$76–102K/yr
Location
San Bernardino, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Nucor Data Systems seeks a Sales Engineer to grow its data center business through technical sales support, design solutions, and customer relationships. The role works with customers, engineers, and internal teams to develop customized data center solutions, support product development, and present design concepts. It also includes customer education, project installation inspections, and representing the company at industry events.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Sales EngineeringDesign EngineeringBusiness DevelopmentTechnical SalesData Center IndustryMicrosoft OfficeRacking EngineeringAutoCADSolidWorksInventorProblem-SolvingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationData Center InfrastructureStructural Steel SystemsEquipment RackingCustomer Relationship ManagementTechnical Presentations3D ModelingMaterial Take-OffsTechnical ProposalsManufacturing ProcessesStructural DesignSteel Fabrication

Qualifications

24 Years Sales Engineering or Design Engineering or Business DevelopmentBachelor's in Engineering or Related Technical Field5+ Years Sales Engineering or Design Engineering or Business Development

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Details

Division: Nucor Data Systems

Location: San Bernardino, CA

Salary: $75,878 - $101,670 annually (Plus ROA Bonus)

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

Nucor Data Systems is seeking a talented and innovative Sales Engineer to join our team. The Sales Engineer is focusing on driving growth in the data center sector. This role is central to developing and expanding our business in the data center sector by providing technical sales support, creating design solutions, and building strong customer relationships. As a Sales Engineer, you will work closely with customers, engineers, and internal teams to deliver customized data center solutions that showcase Nucors industry-leading products.

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Job Description

  • Provide customers with design solutions that align with Nucor capabilities and project timelines.

  • Evaluate current product designs, identify areas for improvement, and engage in product development initiatives.

  • Collaborate with consultant PEs, customers, and internal teams to design customized data center systems.

  • Develop and review customer-facing designs, material take-offs, and technical documentation for data center infrastructure components.

  • Drive sales growth in the data center sector by building and maintaining strong customer relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and expanding customer accounts.

  • Educate and train customers on Nucor Data Systems products and capabilities.

  • Develop and present 3D model concepts for data center design solutions.

  • Conduct on-site inspections of data center project installations to ensure compliance with design specification requirements, safety, and quality standards.

  • Attend industry events and represent Nucor Data Systems as needed.

  • Act as a key team member, working collaboratively with inter-company departments.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 24 years of experience in Sales Engineering, Design Engineering, or Business Development, with a focus in the data center sector.

  • Demonstrated experience in sales, design, or customer service within a technical field.

  • Strong understanding of the data center industry and related engineering requirements.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, etc.).

  • Familiarity with racking engineering fundamentals.

  • Competence with design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Inventor.

  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

  • 5+ years of experience in Sales Engineering, Design Engineering, or Business Development.

  • Experience with data center infrastructure, structural steel systems, or equipment racking.

  • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar design software.

  • Demonstrated success in sales growth, customer relationship management, and technical presentations.

  • Experience with 3D modeling, material take-offs, and technical proposals.

  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, structural design, and steel fabrication.

  • Experience collaborating with Professional Engineers, consultants, and customers.

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace

How this job compares

Set against the 2,258 open Sales Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$76–102K/yr
  • California median$160–240K/yr251 salary ranges
  • US median$120–185K/yr1,619 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $89K, is 55% below the California median midpoint ($198K) — in the lowest quarter of Sales Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 317 open Sales Engineer jobs in California and 2,258 across the US. 24% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 24 years of experience — more than three in four Sales Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,761 postings).
Education
607 of the 2,258 open Sales Engineer jobs (27%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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