Field Engineer, DEWALT Anchors & Fasteners - Chicago
About the role
As a Field Sales Engineer, you'll be part of our Tools and Outdoor team working as a remote employee. You'll get to:
- Develop a strong technical understanding of specified fastening products (under the DEWALT brand), how they are used in construction, and how they are designed in accordance with current building codes.
- Establish relationships with key specifying engineering firms in the territory.
- Influence designers, architects, and engineers to specify fasteners through regular scheduled visits, education, and technical communication.
- Hold regular technical presentations and training seminars for design professionals related to the design of DEWALT products with a focus on details, product performance, characteristics, applications, and code requirements.
- Use technical knowledge of products to support and build sales on specification and conversion in conjunction with the local sales team and provide technical job-site support as needed.
- Provide assistance on proprietary technical anchor design software to clients and communicate customer feedback for future product developments.
- Support local sales efforts from a technical level – including jobsite visits.
- Ensure that submittals generated by contractors are approved by architects and engineers.
- Embrace and become versed in construction technology and future trends influencing the specified fasteners business such as Building Information Modeling, Integrated Project Delivery, and construction software.
- Develop and maintain client records in CRM (customer relationship management) tool.
Responsibilities
You’ll get to:
- Develop a strong technical understanding of specified fastening products (under the DEWALT brand), how they are used in construction, and how they are designed in accordance with current building codes.
- Establish relationships with key specifying engineering firms in the territory.
- Influence designers, architects, and engineers to specify fasteners through regular scheduled visits, education, and technical communication.
- Hold regular technical presentations and training seminars for design professionals related to the design of DEWALT products with a focus on details, product performance, characteristics, applications, and code requirements.
- Use technical knowledge of products to support and build sales on specification and conversion in conjunction with the local sales team and provide technical job-site support as needed.
- Provide assistance on proprietary technical anchor design software to clients and communicate customer feedback for future product developments.
- Support local sales efforts from a technical level – including jobsite visits.
- Ensure that submittals generated by contractors are approved by architects and engineers.
- Embrace and become versed in construction technology and future trends influencing the specified fasteners business such as Building Information Modeling, Integrated Project Delivery, and construction software.
- Develop and maintain client records in CRM (customer relationship management) tool.
Requirements
Minimum 2 years’ experience in design engineering, technical support, or technical sales role.
E.I.T / FE certified; Professional Engineering (P.E.) license preferred.
Construction Industry / Jobsite experience preferred.
A valid driver’s license.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent qualifications.
Skills
Technical understanding of products.
Ability to influence designers, architects, and engineers.
Strong communication skills.
Knowledge of Building Information Modeling, Integrated Project Delivery, and construction software.
Benefits
Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
A company-assigned vehicle.
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
Pay
Up to $100,200 annually.
Schedule
Remote/field-based Midwest - Up to 60% travel required.