Field Engineer

About the role

This position provides technical support and education of specified products to both engineers and contractors. The role educates design communities concerning proper use and advantages of Hilti fastening and protection products. The role capitalizes on Hilti competencies to secure commitments for specification or approval of Hilti Products while adding value by assisting design community and influencers in solving design problems using Hilti Products. The role protects company from liability exposure through use of sound engineering judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional educational seminars and presentations for Architect / Engineer firms to inform them of Hilti products, their performance characteristics, applications, and product limitations
• Competent recommendations to engineers, architects, and other designers on specific applications using sound engineering judgment; educate specifier on technical advantages of Hilti solutions not covered by test data
• Review project specifications or calculations for engineers and architects; provide feedback to designers regarding accuracy, suitability, and code compliance
• Obtain specifications and approvals for use of Hilti products, concentrating on high potential designers, specifiers, and owner groups
• Utilizing software provided by Hilti, maintain accurate records of contacts and specifications; coordinate with salesforce to ensure that key opportunities are capitalized on
• Investigate business opportunities in the field by participating in Customer Surveys as needed for product and market development
• Understand construction methods and local building codes, as they relate to Hilti products
• Provide input on technical approvals and reports related to Hilti’s products
• Active in local organizations of the design and construction community, i.e. CSI, ASCE, Structural Engineer’s Association
• Visit jobsites and company offices to assess application problems, opportunities, and provide technical education and solutions
• Creative written communication with customers (buying and non-buying); such communication must be technically accurate, minimize Hilti’s exposure, and demonstrate common-sense problem-solving capabilities
• Participate in local sales strategy development and at sales management review and improve sessions
• Communicate application specifications from design community to sales team using Salesforce, assigning tasks and action items to applicable Account Managers for conversion of specification to sale
• Maintain and update regional fact-base and contacts of designers, influencers, and code officials
• Work with local/regional code and approval agencies to obtain necessary approvals

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree (technical or business) preferred
Knowledge of construction methods and practices preferred
2 years minimum experience in engineering/construction role preferred

Qualifications

Commensurate with experience

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Robust benefits package including a generous paid time off policy that includes vacation, personal days, health & wellness, and 2 days per year to give back in your local community, paid family leave, educational reimbursement, 401(k) matching, medical/dental/vision coverage, and a variety of other benefits to fit the needs of our employees.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Field-based with the expectation of at least 3 days per week in the field covering the assigned geographic territory. Office days are remote from home office.