Industry Sales Engineer, Water

Bentley Systems; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Dubai is seeking an Industry Sales Engineer to drive growth in water infrastructure projects. This role combines technical expertise with business development, requiring a strong background in water engineering and technical sales. The ideal candidate will design sales strategies and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful solutions. An attractive salary and benefits package will be provided.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits

Commitment to inclusion and wellbeing

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in technical sales or engineering services.
• 5+ years of experience in water supply, wastewater, or hydraulic infrastructure.
• Professional registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Grow revenue by developing new opportunities.
• Design and execute tailored sales campaigns.
• Collaborate with marketing and solution engineering.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Project management

Technical translation

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering

Tools

Bentley OpenFlows

WaterGEMS

Job description

Overview

Bentley Systems is looking for Industry Sales Engineers who want to shape the future of infrastructure through digital transformation. In this role, you will combine technical expertise with business development to help leading organizations adopt Bentley’s solutions. By building strong relationships with decision-makers and demonstrating the value of our software, you will drive growth and directly impact how transportation, utilities, and public infrastructure projects are delivered across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Grow revenue within your assigned region by developing new opportunities with strategic users.
• Design and execute tailored sales campaigns that highlight outcomes and business impact.
• Collaborate with marketing and solution engineering to craft user-specific initiatives.
• Engage senior stakeholders, including executives and directors, to advance strategic partnerships.
• Translate industry challenges into compelling value propositions using Bentley’s solutions.
• Analyze markets and industry trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline updates in Salesforce.
• Represent Bentley at key industry events and user engagements.

Qualifications

• Education and Professional Credentials
  Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Professional registration or eligibility with a recognized engineering body preferred.

• Professional Experience
  Minimum 4 years of experience in technical sales, consultancy, or engineering services within water utilities, flood risk management, or infrastructure sectors across EMEA.
• At least 5 years of applied water engineering experience in water supply systems, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, or hydraulic infrastructure.
• Proven track record in client relationship management and consistently meeting sales or project acquisition goals.

• Technical Expertise
  Proficiency with water and hydraulic modeling tools such as Bentley OpenFlows, WaterGEMS, or similar platforms.
• Deep understanding of the project lifecycle, from feasibility and conceptual design through permitting, detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning.
• Familiarity with ISO, EN, and local water authority standards (UKWIR, WRc, EU Water Framework Directive).
• Awareness of sustainable water management, climate resilience, and circular water strategies in EMEA.
• Knowledge of digital transformation in water engineering, including smart water networks, digital twins, and integrated asset management.
• Familiarity with major software vendors in this space and the ability to position Bentley effectively in competitive contexts.

• Core Skills and Attributes
  Excellent written and spoken communication skills, capable of leading discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Skill in translating technical insights into software value propositions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Fluency in English; other languages are an advantage.

What We Offer

• A great Team and culture – please see our colleague video.
• An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction - watch this short documentary about how we got our start.
• An attractive salary and benefits package.
• A commitment to inclusion, belonging and colleague wellbeing through global initiatives and resource groups.
• A company committed to making a real difference by advancing the world’s infrastructure for better quality of life, where your contributions help build a more sustainable, connected, and resilient world. Discover our latest user success stories for an insight into our global impact.