Field Engineer: Energy & Industry

Hilti North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions company is seeking a Field Engineer in Houston to provide technical support and sales direction for Hilti products. The role involves educating design communities, problem-solving, and maintaining strong professional relationships within the industry. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and ideally two years of experience in a related role, combining technical expertise with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Generous paid time off policy

401(k) matching

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Educational reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in engineering/construction role preferred.
• Knowledge of construction methods and practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to salesforce and customers.
• Educate design communities on Hilti products and solutions.
• Maintain contact records and manage specifications.

Skills

Technical Support

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master’s degree (technical or business)

Job description

Join to apply for the Field Engineer: Energy & Industry role at Hilti North America

6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Field Engineer: Energy & Industry role at Hilti North America

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

What's the role?

This position provides technical support and drives the sales of specified products to salesforce and customers(buying and non-buying) consistent with Hilti’s strategy. This position educates design communities concerning proper use and advantages of Hilti fastening and protection products. This position capitalizes on Hilti competencies to secure commitments for specification or approval of Hilti Products while adding value by assisting design community and influencers in solving design problems using Hilti Products. This position protects company from liability exposure through use of sound engineering judgment. Provides leadership and coaching to new and less experienced team members.

What's the role?

This position provides technical support and drives the sales of specified products to salesforce and customers(buying and non-buying) consistent with Hilti’s strategy. This position educates design communities concerning proper use and advantages of Hilti fastening and protection products. This position capitalizes on Hilti competencies to secure commitments for specification or approval of Hilti Products while adding value by assisting design community and influencers in solving design problems using Hilti Products. This position protects company from liability exposure through use of sound engineering judgment. Provides leadership and coaching to new and less experienced team members.

Who is Hilti?

At Hilti, we are a passionate global team committed to making construction better. As a trusted partner for productivity, safety, and sustainability, we provide our customers innovative solutions that impact the buildings, roads, and infrastructure people rely on every day.

Hilti is where individuals grow lasting careers by exploring possibilities, maximizing their potential, owning their development, and making a real difference every day.

What does the role involve?

• Face to face, telephone, and electronic communication with territory salesperson, strategic business personnel, sales managers, contractors, designers, specifiers, or officials of codes and approvals
• Competent 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
• Provide field testing to determine appropriate capabilities in situations not covered by test data
• Review project specifications or calculations for engineers and architects; provide feedback to designers regarding accuracy, suitability, and code compliance
• Utilizing 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
  
  
  

Hilti North America ranked 3rd place on the coveted Best Workplaces in Construction by Fortune in 2023.

What do we offer?

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.

What you need is:

• 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
  
  
  

Why should you apply?

Let’s face it, we know there are lots of other companies out there. We have an excellent mix of people, which we believe makes for a more vibrant, more innovative, more productive team. We're a big company with a family-owned feel. You will be given the opportunity to make big changes that will ripple throughout the industry while feeling right at home with the Hilti family.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Civil Engineering

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hilti North America by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Field Engineer” roles.

Field Services Technician - Battery Energy Storage

Field Engineer (Various Locations) - Power Construction

Houston, TX $68,000.00-$100,000.00 5 days ago

Houston, TX $125,000.00-$145,000.00 8 hours ago

Houston, TX $68,000.00-$86,000.00 1 year ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.