Industry Sales Engineer

Industry Sales Engineer

Electrical

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 Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a closely related discipline; a Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Professional registration (e.g., CEng, EUR ING) or eligibility preferred.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in technical sales, engineering consultancy, or solution-based selling in energy, utilities, transportation, or industrial infrastructure across EMEA.
• At least 5 years of practical electrical engineering experience focused on power distribution, control systems, substation design, or electrical infrastructure for buildings and transport systems.
• Demonstrated track record of client engagement and business development success, with consistent achievement of revenue or project acquisition targets.

Technical Expertise

• Proficiency in electrical design and analysis tools such as PLS or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of the project lifecycle, from concept and feasibility through detailed engineering, approvals, construction oversight, and commissioning.
• Familiarity with IEC standards, BS7671 (IET Wiring Regulations), and regional electrical codes.
• Knowledge of sustainable energy practices, smart grids, and renewable integration within EMEA.
• Awareness of digital transformation trends in electrical engineering, including BIM for MEP, IoT integration, and intelligent energy management systems.
• Familiarity with major software vendors in the electrical domain, with ability to position Bentley solutions competitively

Core Skills and Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to present technical concepts persuasively to varied audiences.
• Strong collaboration skills in cross-functional and international settings.
• Ability to transform industry challenges into Bentley solution value propositions.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities independently.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

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. 

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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.