Ingeniero de Ventas en Proyectos de Ingeniería (Sales Project Engineer)

CL828 Valmet Flow Control SpA; Santiago; Presencial; CLP 36.000.000 - 60.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Valmet is seeking a Senior Project Engineer based in Chile to turn complex industrial projects into profitable growth across Latin America (excluding Brazil). You will identify opportunities in Mining & Metals, Desalination, Oil & Gas, and Chemical & Refining and engage project owners, EPCs, and contractors from early identification through contract negotiation.

You will build a strong regional pipeline, lead pursuit plans, provide technical and commercial support, and collaborate with local

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in technical sales, business development, project sales, or application engineering.
• Proven experience in Mining and/or Oil & Gas markets; Desalination and Chemical & Refining experience desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Identify, qualify, and develop project opportunities across Latin America (excluding Brazil).
• Engage end users, EPCs, engineering firms, contractors, consultants, and decision makers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead strategic account and project pursuit plans using market data to win opportunities.
• Provide technical and commercial support including product selection, quotations, and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with local sales, product management, and regional leadership; maintain accurate CRM and forecasts.

Conocimientos

English

Spanish

Portuguese

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Lead regional growth as a Senior Project Engineer

Are you ready to turn complex industrial projects into profitable growth across Latin America? Join as a Senior Project Engineer and develop opportunities in Mining & Metals, Desalination, Oil & Gas, and Chemical & Refining. You will engage project owners, EPCs, engineering firms, contractors, consultants, and decision makers from early identification through contract negotiation. Based in Chile, you will influence customer decisions across Latin America, excluding Brazil. Your work will directly support pipeline growth, project wins, revenue generation, and market share expansion.

Your responsibilities

• You will identify, qualify, and develop project opportunities across the region, and build a strong pipeline in Mining & Metals, Desalination, Oil & Gas, and Chemical & Refining.
• You will engage end users, EPCs, engineering firms, contractors, consultants, and key decision makers to position products and solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
• You will lead strategic account and project pursuit plans, using market developments, project databases, investment plans, industry trends, and competitive activity to find new business.
• You will provide technical and commercial support, including product selection, customer presentations, technical clarifications, quotations, and contract negotiations.
• You will collaborate with local sales, product management, application engineering, and regional leadership; keep CRM opportunities, forecasts, and customer activity accurate; and support meetings, events, conferences, and site visits.

Expectations for you

You have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline. You bring relevant experience in technical sales, business development, project sales, or application engineering. You have proven experience in Mining and/or Oil & Gas markets; experience in Desalination and Chemical & Refining is desirable. You can manage complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders and regional accounts.

You are proficient in English and Spanish; Portuguese is desirable.

To succeed in this role

You will combine technical knowledge, commercial judgment, and relationship management to build trust and move complex opportunities forward. You will work with significant autonomy while staying connected to a team-based global network. Clear coordination, accurate forecasting, and disciplined project pursuit will help you influence decisions across multiple countries and convert opportunities into profitable business.

We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviours that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:

• Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through
• Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly
• Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety
• Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

We offer

You will join a team-based global network focused on developing strategic project opportunities across Latin America. The work connects regional sales, product management, application engineering, and regional leadership. Together, the network supports project pursuit from opportunity identification through technical and commercial discussions. You will have significant autonomy to build customer relationships and influence decisions across multiple countries. Your contribution will directly support pipeline growth, project wins, revenue generation, and market share expansion.

When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together.

We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions.

Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

At Valmet, diversity of thought drives innovation. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselves and are supported to contribute at their best.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential, never on personal characteristics such as gender, gender identity, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, or political views.

Join the team – and lead the way with us! www.valmet.com/careers http://www.valmet.com

Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. We work with our customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 18,500 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

In 2025, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

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