Mechanical & Electrical Structural Field Engineer

About the role

The Mechanical & Electrical Field Engineer (MEFE) provides technical support and drives specification of Hilti solutions across mechanical, electrical, and structural applications in commercial construction. In this role, you'll partner with contractors, engineers, and design professionals to solve complex installation and design challenges using Hilti fastening, anchoring, fire protection, and support systems. You'll serve as a trusted technical advisor, influence project specifications, and help ensure safe, efficient, and code-compliant construction outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Face to face, telephone, and electronic communication with territory salesperson, strategic business personnel, sales managers, contractors, designers, specifiers, or officials of codes and approvals
• 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
• Visit jobsites and company offices with or without salespeople or strategic business personnel to assess application problems, opportunities, and provide technical education and solutions
• Investigate product failures in the field and provide product management feedback on local issues as needed
• Investigate business opportunities in the field by participating in Customer Surveys as needed for product and market development
• Participate in local sales strategy development and at sales management review and improve sessions
• Obtain specifications and approvals for use of Hilti products, concentrating on high potential designers, specifiers, and owner groups
• Provide professional educational seminars and presentations for A/E firms to inform them of Hilti products, their performance characteristics, applications, and product limitations
• Provide 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
• Utilize software provided by Hilti, maintain accurate records of contacts and specifications; coordinate with salesforce to ensure that key opportunities are capitalized on
• Create and coordinate jobsite management within CRM system utilizing Hi Site; includes creation of specific jobsites, applications, and active participation in the monthly sales management meetings
• Communicate application specifications with design community to sales team utilizing CRM system, 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
• 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

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

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization or visa sponsorship (including initial, transfer, or extension), and candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and remain authorized for the duration of employment without the need for sponsorship.

Skills

• Technical writing and communication skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Construction knowledge and practices
• Project management and coordination skills
• Software proficiency (CRM system, possibly others)

Benefits

In addition to a competitive base salary and exciting bonus potential, we offer a 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

Competitive base salary and bonus potential.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Legal Notice

Hilti, Inc is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.