Field Engineer

Hilti (Canada) Corporation; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Field Engineer with a background in Civil Engineering to join their dynamic Engineering team. This is not just any engineering role; it's an opportunity to thrive in a high-performing and supportive culture. You will be responsible for securing technical business opportunities, collaborating with sales teams, and providing invaluable engineering support to clients. The role promises growth, exposure to various business aspects, and the chance to make a real impact through your technical expertise. If you're looking to contribute to a growing and innovative company, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

One-on-one coaching

Complete support network

Opportunities to work abroad

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years in the construction industry, on-site or consulting.
• Strong understanding of industry trends and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Secure technical business opportunities and provide support.
• Collaborate with sales to convert specifications into sales.
• Build strong client relationships and provide engineering support.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Consultative Selling

Technical Support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Advanced diploma in a related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Role Overview : We're looking for Field Engineer with a background in Civil / Structural Engineering to join our Engineering team.

This is no ordinary engineering job, as ours is a uniquely high-performing and supportive working culture.

This is a "bench role" which exists for the purpose of talent pipeline creation to address our future hiring needs as they become active.

What does the role involve?

1. Secure technical business opportunities through specifications and provide ongoing technical support to key stakeholders.
2. Collaborate with the sales teams to convert specifications and approvals into sales, while fostering expertise in our engineering products among sales personnel.
3. Maximize sales potential by identifying and pursuing sales opportunities with targeted customer groups and projects.
4. Manage sales and application processes for key regional projects, coordinating all engineering and sales resources effectively.
5. Develop, analyze, and manage business plans to cultivate and expand sales within your assigned customer base.
6. Utilize your consultative selling skills to convince clients of the value proposition of our technical products, software and services.
7. Build strong relationships with clients, helping them find innovative and cost-effective solutions.
8. Provide engineering support and training to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring top-quality service delivery.
9. Cultivate relationships with key decision-makers to secure product specifications within your assigned segment.
10. Attain specifications and drive sales opportunities through targeted interactions with consultants and contractors.
11. Collaborate closely with the sales team to address client concerns using our engineering solutions and proactively generate new business leads.

What you need is :

1. Bachelor's degree or advanced diploma in civil engineering or a related technical field.
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in the construction industry obtained by working either on-site or in a consulting office.
3. Strong understanding of industry trends and best practices.
4. Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
6. Ability to travel as required.
7. Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic and a commitment to continuous learning.

Why should you apply?

1. Contribute to the success of a growing and innovative company in a dynamic industry.
2. Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences.
3. Gain exposure to various aspects of the business, expanding your skillset and knowledge base.
4. Make a tangible impact on our clients' success through your technical expertise and problem-solving skills.
5. Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits package, including opportunities for professional development.

What do we offer :

You would be joining a company ranked 12th as a Top Employer, making Hilti a great place to work.

We'll give you the necessary resources you need to excel in your role, including one-on-one coaching, and a complete support network to help you day to day.

We'll offer you opportunities to move around the business – to work abroad, experience different job functions and tackle different markets.