Field Engineer - Composite Strengthening Systems (CSS)

Job 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.YOUAs a Composite Strengthening Systems Field Engineer, you will be responsible for working independently and with your teammates to drive the use of Simpson's Composite Strengthening Systems (CSS) solutions to achieve existing structure retrofit and rehabilitation project goals in Northern CA, WA, OR, MT and AK. You will be a top-level contributor/specialist providing expert consultation to internal and external customers, including engineers, architects and general contractors. You are responsible for identifying and addressing customer and project needs, competition, and market potential and helping to execute the business strategy for this innovative and growing product line. You will research and communicate appropriate market trends and field opportunities to management and industry partners to ensure customer satisfaction. You will establish and maintain relationships with design professionals, specifiers and major contractors to provide consultation on strengthening projects for existing structures and obtain the specification of Simpson products while performing a variety of other tasks. You will be based in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and servicing Northern CA, WA, OR, ID, AK.WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)Work with external customers and team members to identify opportunities to provide consultation in the areas of design, testing, development, and implementation of Simpson Strong-Tie’s (SST) Composite Strengthening Systems (CSS) products to meet project needs. You will work in conjunction with the CSS team to develop project-specific solutions to best achieve the project's goals and be responsible for communicating those solutions to customers and coordinate with other team members to ensure successful follow through on projects from concept to completion. (30%)Identify project opportunities and work closely with the team to support the use of our CSS on projects, specifically on predetermined ‘bid days’ for important projects. (20%)Develop and maintain relationships with key engineers, engineering firms and contractors within the region. Support the other members of Simpson’s Northwest team by establishing a team approach to engaging key design professionals in order to obtain the specification of our CSS products and other relevant Simpson products. You will actively participate in professional associations. (15%)Provide jobsite support for our CSS installer partners as necessary such as attending pre-bid job walks and performing intermittent site visits. (10%)Give and participate in technical presentations and workshops to external customers to describe how our CSS products provide an elegant and efficient solution for retrofit and rehabilitation projects. These events require scheduling, promotion, set-up, creating content and giving presentations, take-down, as well as providing observation and suggestions for improvement. (10%)Work with marketing and product management on the best way to introduce new products and information to the market. Work with the product management team to help in identifying new testing opportunities, potential products and tools needed to increase use of CSS products. (5%)Identify and maintain Department of Transportation approvals for concrete repair and strengthening products. Assist in product approval review and submittals. (5%)Other duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to, consistent CRM management and usage, scheduling trips and presentations, submitting expense reports in a timely manner, regular maintenance of company-owned vehicles, and other duties as assigned. (5%)DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEIf 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 California Required.

• B.S. degree in Civil/Structural Engineering Preferred.
• 5 years structural design experience designing retrofits or reinforced concrete commercial structures Preferred.
• 1-year Sales or design experience with externally bonded fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) strengthening systems considered 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.
• Construction: Practical working knowledge of common concrete and steel construction methods including Commercial jobsite etiquette understanding.
• Product knowledge: General knowledge of concrete, repair and Simpson’s Commercial product line.  
• 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. Ability to juggle multiple priorities at the same time.
• 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.
• 2 years computer experience (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ACAD, various design software).
• Knowledge: Practical working knowledge of common concrete and steel construction methods.
• Driving record: Possess and maintain a driving record which complies with company policy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe 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 REQUIREMENTSWhile 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 ENVIRONMENTThis 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 REQUIREDThis job requires 25% domestic travel with occasional overnight stays.WORK STATUS & LOCATIONThis full-time, exempt position is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA.  RELOCATIONRelocation may be considered for this position.PAY$85800 - $111500 / yearREWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIEWe 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: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

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, marijuana/THC, phencyclidine, and opiates.#NowHiring #GetHired #Hiring #HiringNow