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Sales Engineer I - South Plainfield, NJ

Canam Steel Corporation

South Plainfield, NJFull-time$75–90K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$75–90K/yr
Location
South Plainfield, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Sales Engineer I analyzes contract drawings, specifications, and related documents to estimate costs for steel joist and deck products. The role provides design guidance and preliminary budgets to sales teams and customers, supports estimating, and reviews designs for accuracy and compliance. It also assists with pricing, change orders, and engineering questions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Drawing InterpretationSpecification InterpretationTechnical Procedure InterpretationCustomer CommunicationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAutoCADMicrosoft SuiteRevitBlueBeam

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering or Equivalent ExperienceEIT or Ability to Obtain LicensurePrevious Steel Design Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Compensation

$15.92 / Hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Shift

First Shift (Day)

Job Description

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Career Description

Job Summary:

Analyzes and interprets contract drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare cost estimates for steel joist & deck products, projects, or services. Provides additional design guidance to both CSC sales and customers regarding value engineering opportunities as well as preliminary design budgets. Serves as the technical support for both CSC sales and estimating.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reviews contract documents to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists.

Utilizes BlueBeam to conduct efficient takeoffs and record of work.

Inputs takeoff into CSC Design and Pricing software to determine accurate project costing.

Design components using computer software to meet the requirements of applicable specifications and codes (SJI, SDI, AISC, AWS, etc).

Verify specification of steel joists and deck based on requirements presented in the contract documents.

Reviews and redesigns members for greater economy and/or weight savings.

Provides budgetary designs and pricing for joist and deck products given only basic conceptual information from the customer.

Prepares scope of work along with all exclusions, clarifications and conditions. Lists all bid documents with dates used in preparation of estimate.

Answers engineering questions from CSC Estimators, Sales, and Customers.

Reviews estimator designs for accuracy and conformance to structural design notes.

Assists with change order pricing and accuracy.

Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in an effective manner with customers, coworkers, and supervisors

Performs other job duties as assigned by supervisor

Location

14 Harmich Road, South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080, United States

Anticipated Pay Range

$75,000-$90,000

Pay Range Disclaimer

Please note that the compensation details listed reflect salary only, and do not include bonus or profit-sharing.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. The range may vary by location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

In addition to base salary, this role will be eligible for participation in Canam Steel Corp (CSC)'s benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, (plus additional voluntary benefits) and 401K (with employer match).

Career Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

BS in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering with preference for structural emphasis (experience can be replacement for formal degree although some formal education required)

EIT or ability to obtain licensure in the future preferred

Previous steel design experience preferred

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical procedures

Ability to speak effectively with customers

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

PC skills to include the following software: AutoCAD and Microsoft Suite of Products. Revit or BlueBeam skills a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Frequent communication with others to exchange information.

Frequent repetition of motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Frequent moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

Occasional adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.

Constantly remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods.

Constant use of computer for prolonged periods.

Constantly thinking and processing information.

Constantly maintaining concentration and focus on tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

General office environment.

May require occasional exposure to production area with airborne particles, loud noises, and extreme heat and cold. Personal protection equipment is required when entering manufacturing plant.

Shift

8am-5pm

Disclaimer

Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. CSC retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Canam Steel Corporation is an EO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

5001218464906

Job Type

Full Time

How this job compares

Set against the 2,150 open Sales Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$75–90K/yr
  • New Jersey median$101–178K/yr25 salary ranges
  • US median$120–189K/yr1,531 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $83K, is 40% below the New Jersey median midpoint ($138K) — in the lowest quarter of Sales Engineer salary ranges in New Jersey.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 29 open Sales Engineer jobs in New Jersey and 2,150 across the US. 24% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New Jersey
Experience
Sales Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 7 years (1,677 postings).
Education
600 of the 2,150 open Sales Engineer jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 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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