Job Description

Company Overview

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact. To learn more about the company, visit us at: https://www.stella-jones.com/en/inside-stella-jones

Position Overview

The Technical Sales Engineer at Stella-Jones will play a critical role for the Sales and Engineering departments in Bellingham, WA. Responsibilities include creating production drawings using AutoCAD, managing bills of material, project quoting and problem solving with customers. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills, proficiency in design software, and the ability to maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

This is an onsite role at our office and manufacturing facility in Bellingham, WA. Typical shifts are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Create production drawings using AutoCAD for everything manufactured in Bellingham, WA, including document and data management.
• Create bills of material (SAP) and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), helping to create them as needed.
• Create presentations (PowerPoint) in support of Sales and Engineering initiatives.
• Support both the Sales and Engineering departments in Bellingham.
• Quote distribution crossarms and transmission framing components.
• Contact customers to discuss drawings and specifications.
• Engage in direct conversations with electric utility customers.
• Support the Engineering Department with distribution and transmission quotes, at the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Lead.
• Use SAP to support quote preparation for distribution and transmission projects.
• Quote smaller transmission projects from start to finish, with manager review of the final quote before it is returned to the customer.
• Provide technical support to customers and to other salespeople throughout the Stella-Jones Utility Products group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required; fields such as Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Structural Engineering preferred.
• Candidates should have applicable internship experience or relevant work experience in engineering, manufacturing, or a closely related technical field; Two or more years of engineering work experience preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD / 3D modeling software.
• Technical aptitude to interpret technical drawings and customer specifications.
• Self-motivated individual with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cohesively in a team setting.
• Excellent time and resource management skills.
• Attention to detail, communication skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% to industry events, client visits, and tradeshows.
• Working knowledge of PLS and/or SPIDAcalc software systems (preferred)
• SAP or other ERP system experience (preferred)

Note: Employment at Stella-Jones in the United States is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check. Also, there is no visa sponsorship available for this role.

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Employee Benefits

As a Stella-Jones team member, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including:
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation with a starting base salary zone between $70,000 and $87,000 per year
• Annual bonus (profit sharing) program opportunity
• 401(k) savings plan with excellent Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ability to purchase Company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled