What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quote Engineer position at Red Dot Buildings (Metal Building Systems)?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Are you a detail-oriented engineering professional with a passion for structural design and cost analysis? We are seeking a Quote Engineer to join our team and play a key role in developing accurate, competitive estimates for metal building systems.
The Quote Engineer is responsible for performing preliminary structural design to support estimating efforts and ensure accurate material costing. This role works closely with Sales, Estimating, and Pricing teams while also supporting customers by providing expertise and value engineering solutions during the early stages of project development.
If you enjoy working with design software, collaborating across teams, and contributing to successful project outcomes, we encourage you to apply today!
Key Responsibilities
Skills and Qualifications:
Full-time
Description
Are you a detail-oriented engineering professional with a passion for structural design and cost analysis? We are seeking a Quote Engineer to join our team and play a key role in developing accurate, competitive estimates for metal building systems.
The Quote Engineer is responsible for performing preliminary structural design to support estimating efforts and ensure accurate material costing. This role works closely with Sales, Estimating, and Pricing teams while also supporting customers by providing expertise and value engineering solutions during the early stages of project development.
If you enjoy working with design software, collaborating across teams, and contributing to successful project outcomes, we encourage you to apply today!
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preliminary structural design of metal building systems using MBS and other design software.
- Generate material takeoffs and summaries of structural framing for estimating purposes.
- Assist Sales by creating preliminary drawings and providing column base reactions as needed.
- Review scopes of work for PEMB proposals and provide quality control for engineering-related items.
- Collaborate with Sales, Estimating, and Pricing teams to deliver accurate and timely quotes.
- Provide value engineering suggestions to optimize cost and design efficiency.
- Communicate with internal departments to ensure project scope is accurate and comprehensive.
- Maintain accuracy and attention to detail across all estimates and design outputs.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Highly competitive salary and compensation package based on skills and experience.
- Flexible work environment with remote or in-office options in Athens, TX.
- Opportunities for career growth within a dynamic and growing organization.
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, etc.).
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in designing and/or estimating metal building systems.
- Experience with complex metal building framing systems (clear spans, skews, cranes, mezzanines, etc.).
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural and structural drawings.
- Experience with Metal Building Software (MBS) and Microsoft Excel preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
- Advanced experience with MBS software.