STRENGTHENING SOLUTIONS ENGINEER (OPEN TO REMOTE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA)
Company: DaVita Inc.
Location: Pleasanton
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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 Strengthening Solutions
Engineer (SSE), 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 for the southwest U.S.
market (with a Los Angeles area focus). You will be a top-level
contributor/specialist providing expert consultation to internal
and external customers, including engineers, architects, building
officials, 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 want to be an important member of a
strong team offering needed solutions for our customers and who
take pride in their work and support each other. You will be based
in the greater Los Angeles area and service the southwest U.S. as
needed.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%).
- Give and participate in technical presentations and workshops
to external customers to describe how our CSS products provide a
lightweight, 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. (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%).
- Work closely with internal and external (contractor) teams to
support the use of our CSS solutions on projects, specifically on
predetermined 'bid days' for important projects. (10%).
- Provide jobsite support for our CSS installer partners as
necessary such as attending pre-bid job walks and performing
intermittent site visits. (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.) required.
- B.S. degree in Civil/Structural Engineering preferred.
- 3 years structural design experience designing retrofits or
reinforced concrete commercial structures preferred.
- Seismic design experience and knowledge on the use of ASCE 41
preferred.
- 1-year sales or design experience with externally bonded fiber
reinforced polymer (FRP) strengthening systems considered
preferred.
- 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, proofreading, 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 and includes overnight stays.WORK STATUS & LOCATIONThis
full-time, exempt position is open to remote but must be located in
the Southern California area.RELOCATIONRelocation may be considered
for the position.PAY$71,500 - $123,500 / year* Posted pay range is
based upon national average and may vary depending on geographical
work location.#LI-REMOTEREWARDS 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 our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and
inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer.
This means that our employment decisions are based on your
qualifications and merit, and our business needs.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
and opiates.#NowHiring #GetHired #Hiring #HiringNow
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