Hilti Canada Looking for Engineering Solution Specialist at Calgary, Alberta, Canada Full Time

Responsible for maximizing the specification and sales of designed engineered solutions

and calculation services through identification of target applications, creation of designed solutions, provision of bid packages to all bidding contractors, convincing of winning bidder to use and purchase our solution and ensuring full delivery of the products and services agreed to on the purchase order. Develops and executes a unique bid strategy for each target project, with the goal to sell the relevant bid package to the responsible contractor. Position is primarily focused on delivering modular solutions and services to our top customers and projects centric to our installation systems product line.

Who is Hilti?

If you’re new to the industry, you might not have heard of us. We provide leading-edge tools, technologies, software and services for the global construction sector. We have a proud heritage, built over 75 years, and a worldwide reputation for pioneering products and exceptional service. With some 30,000 people in more than 120 countries, which we’re looking to expand, we’re a great place for you to show us your worth, step up to new challenges and grow your career.

What does the role involve?

• Regularly scans project databases and makes assessment of most attractive projects to target, based on multiple criteria including, but not limited to, key applications, and assessment of the competitive market situation, the key contractors in the bid process, and their capabilities. Prioritizes target projects through managed, constantly evolving project funnel
• Specifies creation of engineered solutions for overhead grid, raised floor, pipe/cable tray supports, seismic bracing solutions, and E&I stands
• Provides practical check on engineered solution as it relates to project environment and application as well as market competitiveness. Applies technical expertise to designs as needed
• Support the delivery of engineering designs for our BIM services. Attend project coordination meetings and support BIM PM with client technical questions
• Builds relationships with bidding contractors by creating, submitting, and participating actively in, bid packages during pre-design and design phases. Represents Hilti at pre-bid meetings and promotes Hilti as engineered solution provider
• Sells low bidder (winner) on engineered solution’s value add, overcomes objections, closes, and supports with submittal for inclusion in project design. Cross sells other related Hilti products
• Coaches Account Managers (AM’s) in coverage area to improve competence of key project types, applications, and products (Install, Anchor, DX) and their ability to answer basic technical questions
• Works directly with PMO to collect proper information and relay questions and change requests between PMO and customer. Supports the interface with 3rd party engineering and design partner. Will generate complete Marketing Support Services (MSS) request and participate in project meetings to monitor progress and timeline of project delivery
• Tracks and investigates successes/failures and regularly provides ROI assessment and product management feedback
• Leverage Technical Back-Office, Hilti Field Engineer, Regional Manager, and Account Manager as needed throughout the process
• Responsible to oversee and review Bill of Materials (BOM), as well as final order fulfillment
• 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 and provide field training needed during installation
• Provide professional educational seminars and presentations for Architecture/Engineering firms to inform them of Hilti products, their performance characteristics, applications, and product limitations
• Utilizing Hilti technology resources to maintain accurate records of contacts and specifications
• Create and coordinate jobsite management within CRM system utilizing SFDC; includes creation of specific jobsites, applications, and active participation in the monthly sales management meetings (with RM); coordinate with salesforce to ensure that key opportunities are capitalized on
• Additional duties as assigned

93% of our people say they’re proud to work for Hilti, thanks to the quality of our products and the way we look after our people.

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 and student loan assistance, RRSP matching, medical/dental/vision coverage, and a variety of other benefits to fit the needs of our employees.

We will give you the tools you need to succeed through hands-on integration training and will support your continued professional development through ongoing training and mentoring, targeted leadership programs, and opportunities for international assignments in any of the 120+ countries in which we operate.

What you need is:

• B.S. in Civil/ Structural Engineering or 5+ years experience designing installation systems required
• Professional engineering license (civil or structural) and familiarity with US and/or Canadian steel design or equivalent preferred
• Proven success with selling value added and/or engineered solutions to contractors/end users
• Familiarity with project plans, specifications and commercial terms
• Good communication and project management skills

Who should apply?

We have an excellent mix of people and some of our best account managers joined us with little or no construction experience. Success at Hilti is down to teamwork and ability, no matter what your background.

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions include normal office environment as well as occasional travel to field and jobsites.
• Occasional domestic travel, required.

Adverse Working Conditions:

• Job requires walking on construction sites and uneven surfaces, as well as climbing scaffolding, ladders, and stairs during all seasons of the year
• Depending on geography employees may be exposed to adverse heat or cold
• Construction jobsites may also expose specialists to excessively loud noises; ear protection is strongly encouraged and may be required on some jobsites

Safety Equipment Required:

• Hardhat, safety vest, safety glasses, gloves, steel toe boots, and long pants required for working jobsites; must observe and abide by any and all safety regulations as required by Hilti, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and General Contractors

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk on construction projects, climb scaffolding, and lift and carry up to 65 pounds of Hilti product