DescriptionThis is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to get out of the office, prefers autonomy in their role, enjoys networking and sharing their knowledge with others, and wants to play a vital part in helping our company grow.
Position Overview:
The Regional Engineer is responsible for being Lane's technical expert on Lane products to gain acceptance and approval. Regional Engineers work with the engineering community and technical agencies in support of Lane's marketing efforts and promote Lane Enterprises and its products to agencies, engineers, contractors and other customers. The Regional Engineer will service Northern Virginia, Richmond, Tidewater, Maryland, and parts of NE North Carolina markets & support surrounding areas as needed.
Some job duties include:- Work with engineers and agencies with the goal of expanding usage criteria for Lane's drainage products.
- Work with Lane's Sales representatives to improve their technical knowledge of the products being sold and guidance on successful methods for promoting Lane's products.
- Instruct contractors as to proper methods of product installation and measures required to correct faulty installation.
- Identify new business opportunities for Lane and applications for Lane's current products.
- Evaluate potential new products for compatibility with Lane's current products and manufacturing capabilities.
- Lead the process for approvals and submission of alternatives for inclusion of Lane's products in project applications and with engineering design firms.
- Participate in the planning and presentation at sales meetings.
- Identify the need for and support the development of brochures and other materials that promote Lane products or product applications.
- Assist in identifying potential new sales representatives and regional engineers.
- Provide technical assistance within the company, in other ways as directed.
This is a hybrid position - part of the job can be completed remotely from home, while the other part involves travel throughout Virginia, Maryland and Northeast NC territories.
A company vehicle will be provided, and food and lodging expenses are covered when traveling.
Requirements- Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or Related Field
- Previous civil engineering and stormwater experience
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- 3+ years' experience in related field or sales.
Skills & Abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent sales and customer service skills with proven ability to explain technical products to non-technical audiences
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Proficient with MS Office Suite or related software
The base salary range for this position is $86,000 - $110,000/year
