Field Engineer - Salt Lake City, United States - Simpson Strong-Tie

Description

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As a Field Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering education, services and support to both internal and external customers in innovative ways across our product lines. You will provide expert consultation to internal and external customers, including engineers, architects and contractors, in the areas of design, development, and implementation of construction products to meet project needs. You will establish and maintain relationships with design professionals, specifiers and major contractors to obtain the specification of Simpson anchoring systems, lateral and continuous rod tie-down systems, both mass timber and light-gage steel connectors, structural steel solutions and even concrete strengthening products. You will be a top-level contributor/specialist who will provide consultation on complex projects while performing a variety of tasks. You will be based in the greater Salt Lake City, Utah area and service all of Utah, Eastern Idaho and Eastern Montana.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Provide technical support of anchoring systems, lateral and continuous rod tie-down systems, both mass timber and light-gauge steel connectors, structural steel solutions and concrete strengthening products to internal and external customers. (25%)

Conduct technical presentations for individuals, groups and professional associations involved in new construction and/or the repair and rehabilitation of existing structures, focusing on general technical knowledge as well as the advantages and use of Simpson products. (20%)

Develop and maintain relationships with engineers, engineering firms and contractors within the region. (20%)

Identify sales opportunities and work closely with the sales team to support closing of sales opportunities. (15%)

Use product knowledge, experience and training to develop solutions for a wide variety of concrete and steel applications to support jobsite driven needs. (10%)

Work closely with Simpson Product Managers, Branch Engineers and Technicians to identify new products and testing opportunities. Assist in development and review of technical literature. (5%)

Identify and maintain Department of Transportation approvals for anchoring systems and concrete repair and strengthening products. Assist in product approval review and submittals. (5%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Utah required.
• B.S. degree in Civil/Structural Engineering preferred.
• 5 years structural design experience designing commercial structures; reinforced concrete, light-gauge steel, structural steel, multi-family and CLT design a plus.
• Construction: Practical working knowledge of common concrete and steel construction methods.
• Product knowledge: General knowledge of concrete anchors and light gage steel. Design experience with fasteners, connectors, and lateral systems a plus.
• 2 years computer experience (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ACAD, various design software).
• Knowledge: Practical working knowledge of common concrete and steel construction methods. Familiarity with Simpson products is a plus.
• Customer focus: Quickly and effectively solve customer problems and maintain productive internal and external customer relationships. Readily readjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing customer needs. Recognize potentially adverse customer reactions and develop better alternatives.
• Self-management: Set priorities, goals and timelines to achieve maximum productivity. Manage multiple projects and competing priorities. Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills; written and verbal, proof reading, professional phone demeanor. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Enthusiastic attitude and ability to work well with others.
• Teamwork: Maintain a collaborative approach in dealing with other Simpson Strong-Tie employees.
• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to reach mutually beneficial solutions.
• Driving record: Possess and maintain a driving record which complies with company policy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, see, talk, and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in both a professional office environment, customer sites and outdoor construction job sites. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. The employee occasionally works around moving mechanical parts. Noise level may be loud at times.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job requires 30% domestic travel with occasional overnight stays. A company car is provided as part of this position.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt position is located in or near the greater Salt Lake City, UT area.

RELOCATION

Relocation may be considered for this position.

PAY

$ $100300 / Year

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission:You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here:

In keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine, opiates, and marijuana. Where applicable, drug testing for marijuana may be modified to conform with state and local laws.

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