Sales Engineer

Sales Engineer

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Basic Job Functions: Vulcraft and Verco Decking, divisions of Nucor Corporation, are leading manufacturers of steel joists and decking products serving the Western U.S. market. The VVG West team is seeking a Sales Engineer to expand Vulcraft and Verco's presence in the design and construction community throughout Arizona and Southern Nevada. The successful candidate will be a relationship-driven professional who thrives on connecting with contractors, structural engineers, and architects to promote innovative framing and decking solutions that deliver value to building projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with general contractors, design firms, and construction stakeholders to position Vulcraft and Verco as trusted engineering partners.
• Apply structural engineering expertise to support the design and application of steel joist and deck systems, emphasizing performance, constructability, and overall project value.
• Engage with the AEC community through technical presentations, seminars, and industry events to share knowledge and promote best practices.
• Collaborate on early-stage project planning to identify opportunities for product integration, specification, and design optimization.
• Partner closely with Vulcraft and Verco's Sales and Engineering teams to align technical guidance with project and market objectives.
• Collect and communicate feedback from the field to help improve design tools, guide product innovation, and enhance Vulcraft and Verco's reputation for technical excellence and responsive service.
• Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management from an ABET Accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in Structural or Construction Engineering.
• Proven client-management experience, including serving as a point of contact for clients, contractors, and the design team on a project.
• Willingness to travel regularly to meet with clients and attend industry events.

Detailed Selection Criteria:

• Experience in structural engineering and/or construction management.
• Strong knowledge of building design and construction practices.
• Familiarity with steel joist and deck systems or related structural products.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts in clear, engaging terms.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in business development or technical sales within the AEC industry.
• Integrity, initiative, and self-motivation.
• Team collaboration and cross-functional coordination.
• Preferences: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
• 4 years of working experience in Structural or Construction Engineering.
• Experience in preconstruction decision making.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.