Field Engineer - Southeast Region

SPECIFIED TECHNOLOGIES INC•Branchburg Township, NJ

84d•Remote

About The Position

Specified Technologies Inc. (STI) is seeking a dynamic Field Engineer for the Southeast Region, based in Charlotte, Atlanta, or Nashville. This role involves working with architects, engineers, designers, specifiers, sales teams, contractors, and building officials to drive the specification and approval of STI firestop products. The Field Engineer will educate key influencers on construction projects about the proper use, advantages, and value of STI products, aiming to secure their specification in designs. Responsibilities include communicating product specifications to sales teams, assisting Territory Managers, visiting design firms and job sites to assess problems, identify opportunities, and provide technical advice and solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Bachelor’s degree required, architecture or engineering.
2+ years of experience in technical sales, field engineering, construction, or a related role preferred
Min. 2 years’ experience in engineering/construction role preferred.
Previous outside sales-oriented experience with proven track record of success preferred.
Ability to travel frequently within the Southeast region and occasionally beyond
Ability to travel to architect offices – 25-30%
A passion for safety, building science, and the construction industry
Strong understanding of building codes, construction processes, and/or passive fire protection systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical content to both technical and non-technical audiences
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with CRM systems and construction-related software a plus
Comfortable navigating construction of job sites and professional office environments
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating across departments
A problem-solving mindset and approach to business
Strong communication skills
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

experience with CRM systems and construction-related software a plus

Responsibilities

Face to face, telephone, and electronic communication with architects, engineers, designers, specifiers, territory managers, strategic business personnel, sales managers, contractors or building officials.
Competent written and oral communication with customers (buying and non-buying); such communication must be technically accurate, minimize STI’s exposure, and demonstrate common-sense problem-solving capabilities.
Visit company offices and jobsites 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 development and marketing.
Participate in local sales strategy development and provide input as required.
Support local Territory Managers, Regional Managers and corresponding sales support personnel with technical assistance on applicable codes, standards, specifications, products and test data.
Obtain specifications and approvals for use of STI products, concentrating on high potential designers, specifiers, and owner groups.
Provide professional educational seminars and presentations for A/E firms to inform them of STI products and services, including product performance characteristics, applications and limitations.
Provide competent recommendations to architects, engineers, and other designers on specific applications using sound engineering judgment; educate specifier on technical advantages of STI solutions not covered by test data.
Review project specifications for architects, engineers and specifiers; provide feedback to designers regarding accuracy, suitability, and code compliance.
Utilizing software provided by STI, 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 (with RM).
Communicate key project specifications to sales team for follow up and sales.
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 STI products.
Provide input on technical approvals and reports related to STI products.
Be active in local organizations of the design and construction community, i.e. CSI, AIA, SCIP, ASHE, etc.