Business Development Engineer

Tri-State Drilling, LLC; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA with company contributions

401k retirement plan

Job summary

A construction and engineering services firm is seeking a Business Development Engineer to drive sales and identify growth opportunities. Responsibilities include maintaining client relationships, conducting market research, and supporting project management teams. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a related field and strong communication and organizational skills. This is a full-time entry-level position with a focus on collaboration and results.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a relevant field is preferred.
• Solid understanding of construction industry operations is required.
• Ability to travel as needed for events and client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Conduct market research to analyze trends.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Marketing or related field

Job description

Business Development Engineer role at Tri-State Drilling, LLC

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven Business Development Engineer to join our growing team in the construction industry. This role will be responsible for identifying and maintaining clients for growth opportunities, supporting client management and organizations, and managing client engagements. Working closely with each division leader, this individual will play a key role in driving sales, expanding market reach, and representing our brand across all business units. This position reports directly to the President (primary manager) and also has responsibilities to the Operational Vice Presidents (dotted line managers).

Base Pay Range

$60,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Duties and Responsibilities

• ionIdentify and pursue new business opportuniti
• es.Conduct market research to analyze trends, competitor activities, and emerging market segmen
• ts.Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders in the indust
• ry.Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, conferences, and networking functio
• ns.Maintain an active pipeline of prospective clients and projec
• portSupport estimating, and project management teams to develop and submit competitive bids and technical propos
• als.Review technical specifications, and drawings to ensure alignment with project capabilities and business go
• als.Support bid/no-bid decisions through analysis of scope, profitability, resource availability, and risk fact
• ors.Assist in drafting technical presentations and client-specific value propositi
• ementSupport Division leaders in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and technical clarifications to understand client requirem
• ents.Support Division leaders with client engagement activities, meetings and out
• ings.Ensure smooth project transition from sales to operat
• ions.Monitor client opportunities, bids and status from origination through award. Track this process and work with estimators on client communications related to these opportuni
• ties.Contribute to long-term client relationship management by identifying opportunities for repeat business or refer

Qualifications

• equiredAssociate or bachelor’s degree or multiple year experience in Engineering. Construction Management, Business, Marketing or related field pre
• ferred.Solid understanding of construction industry oper
• ations.Highly proactive in identifying new business opportunities, building strategic relationships, and driving pipeline growth without waiting for dir
• ection.Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building
• skills.Ability to travel as needed for events and client me

Working Environment

• ironmentFast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a strong focus on collaboration and
• results.Confident in spending time communicating on the phone with prospective clients identifying opportunities and verifying status of those opport
• unities.Regular interaction with cross-functional teams including division leaders, project managers, and executives. Ability to report out to and work with multiple division
• leaders.Mix of office-based work, site visits, and event/tradeshow travel as needed (estimated trave

Pay and Benefits

Tri-State Drilling offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including but not limited to the following

• benefits:Medical, Dental, and Vison
• InsuranceHSA with company con
• tribution401k retirem

EEO Statement

Tri-State Drilling is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Construction and Engineering Services