Industry Sales Engineer, Geotechnical

Bentley Systems

Industry Sales Engineer

Geotechnical

Location: Ireland

Work mode: Hybrid or Home based

Position Summary

Bentley Systems is looking for Industry Sales Engineers who want to shape the future of infrastructure through digital transformation. In this role, you will combine technical expertise with business development to help leading organizations adopt Bentley’s solutions. By building strong relationships with decision-makers and demonstrating the value of our software, you will drive growth and directly impact how transportation, utilities, and public infrastructure projects are delivered across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Grow revenue within your assigned region by developing new opportunities with strategic users.
• Design and execute tailored sales campaigns that highlight outcomes and business impact.
• Collaborate with marketing and solution engineering to craft user-specific initiatives.
• Engage senior stakeholders, including executives and directors, to advance strategic partnerships.
• Translate industry challenges into compelling value propositions using Bentley’s solutions.
• Analyze markets and industry trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline updates in Salesforce.
• Represent Bentley at key industry events and user engagements.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Professional Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a closely related discipline; a Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng), EUR ING, or eligibility for professional registration with a recognized European body is preferred.
  
  
  

Professional Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in technical sales, engineering consultancy, or solution-based selling within transportation, utilities, or public infrastructure sectors across EMEA.
• At least 5 years of practical geotechnical or civil engineering experience, with expertise in ground investigations, foundation design, slope stability, retaining structures, or infrastructure development.
• Proven success in business development and client relationship management, with a consistent record of achieving project acquisition or sales targets.
  
  
  

Technical Expertise

• Proficiency with geotechnical and civil design tools such as PLAXIS, GeoStudio, gINT, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, from site investigation and feasibility through detailed design, regulatory approvals, construction supervision, and project close-out.
• Familiarity with Eurocodes, BS EN standards, and regional frameworks (e.g., HS2, Network Rail, local transport authorities).
• Awareness of environmental permitting processes and sustainable engineering practices in EMEA.
• Knowledge of digital transformation trends in geotechnical and civil engineering, including BIM integration, data-driven design, and smart infrastructure solutions.
• Awareness of major software vendors in this space, with the ability to position Bentley effectively against competitors.
  
  
  

Core Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to lead technical discussions with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration skills across internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to convert technical and market insights into compelling software value propositions.
• Experienced in managing multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.
  
  
  

What We Offer

• A great Team and culture – please see our colleague video.
• An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction - watch this short documentary about how we got our start.
• An attractive salary and benefits package.
• A commitment to inclusion, belonging and colleague wellbeing through global initiatives and resource groups.
• A company committed to making a real difference by advancing the world’s infrastructure for better quality of life, where your contributions help build a more sustainable, connected, and resilient world. Discover our latest user success stories for an insight into our global impact.
  
  
  

About Bentley Systems

Around the world, infrastructure professionals rely on software from Bentley Systems to help them design, build, and operate better and more resilient infrastructure for transportation, water, energy, cities, and more. Founded in 1984 by engineers for engineers, Bentley is the partner of choice for engineering firms and owner-operators worldwide, with software that spans engineering disciplines, industry sectors, and all phases of the infrastructure lifecycle. Through our digital twin solutions, we help infrastructure professionals unlock the value of their data to transform project delivery and asset performance. www.bentley.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bentley is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers for employment all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, religion/belief, national origin, caste, age, or any other characteristic protected by local law or unrelated to job qualifications.