Fire Protection Engineer

Provide expert engineering guidance for Hilti’s Steel Fire Protection solutions

This position is responsible for providing technical service and sound engineering judgments regarding the use of Hilti Steel Fire Protection products.

What You'll do

• Provide technical sales support through telephone and email related business
• Create engineering judgments for customers to solve field problems
• Meet assigned deadlines for project assignments
• Remain current in the knowledge of building codes relative to the application of Hilti Steel Fire Protection products
• Understand and apply approvals and listings for Hilti products correctly in verbal and written communication with customers
• Provide engineering support through the composition of letters regarding the application of Hilti products for external customers
• Provide Fire Protection and Steel Fire Protection Specialists with corporate support and relevant product information
• Support Chemicals Business Unit with introduction of new products/innovations (technical review of documents)
• Present training materials to internal and external customers
• Assure internal and external customers receive quality answers to technical inquiries regarding the use and/or application of Hilti Steel Fire Protection products
• Research existing fire data to create engineering judgments/recommendations for field applications that are not tested
• Complete smaller projects (e.g. presentations, web development, small testing projects, etc.) in order to help support the activities of Hilti Fire Protection and Steel Fire Protection Specialists and sales personnel
• Protect Hilti from liability exposure through utilization of sound engineering practices
• Additional duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required, preferably in Fire Protection Engineering or Technology
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, engineers, and architects through verbal and written response
• Ability to organize and utilize large amounts of reference information both in hardcopy and electronic files
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems
• Ability to function effectively on teams
• Ability to verbally present technical information to small and large groups
• Aptitude to read and understand blueprints, construction specifications, and documents
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• After completion of assignment, next position may require relocation

What’s In It for You

We are committed to caring for our people, which is why our retention has been over 90% for the last five years. It’s why we haven’t gone through any waves of layoffs – even during the COVID-19 pandemic. We value development, which is why 80-90% of our roles are filled internally.

Why Hilti

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.

Commitment to Inclusion

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.

Hilti, Inc is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.