Application Engineer

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To strengthen our Global Applications Team , based in Nivelles, Belgium , we are looking for a talented individual to fill the position of Application Engineer (Civil Engineering).

About the role

As an Application Engineer (Civil Engineering) , you will report to our Expert Application Engineer (Civil Engineering) and be part of the Global Applications Team. You will provide and organize advanced technical support and new business development initiatives to our business operations. You will contribute in the innovation projects that suport the development of new solutions for our customers in the field of soil treatment, civil works, and infrastructures (roads, railways, dikes…).

Your role and responsibilities  

Support to innovation projects:

Defines and manages the action plan according to the innovation process

Delivers the project deliverables within the agreed time & budget

Ensures proper communication inside and outside the team

Prepares requested reporting and gate review presentations

Identifies and investigates new opportunities in collaboration with the operational divisions and the R&D laboratories

Provides and organizes advanced technical support to business operations:

Clarifies objectives, timing, priority level and deliverables of advanced technical requests (in collaboration with lab team when lab resources are needed)

Ensures a relevant answer is delivered to the requester in due time and well documented

Represents Lhoist in various lobbying effort at European and National committees (standardization, Lime association…)

About you

You commit to display Group’s values: respect, courage, integrity and apply a “safety first” attitude whether inside or outside of Lhoist.

You hold an a Master’s Degree and/or PhD in Civil Engineering, Materials. Background in chemical engineering, geotechnical engineering and/or construction material engineering is a big plus.

You have 2-5 years of experience in the industry, roads & infrastructure companies or dedicated research institutes that work in innovation projects, R&D and technical support.

You are experienced in interpreting the lab result, and based on that: building presentations, writing articles/reports.

You can convert your acquired knowledge into concrete business actions actions.

You seek for variety in terms of tasks and responsibilities. You will enjoy working on different subjects simultaneously.

You have excellent communication skills both written and orally. Hight ability to write, publish and present articles at various events.

You have mobility to participate in business trips.

Fluency in French and English is a must.

Why join Lhoist?

We are passionate about the business we have been in for more than a century. As a private company, we believe in continuity and look for people with a long-term vision to help us to grow. That could be you At Lhoist, people matter. Our employees’ ongoing efforts to innovate and seek out new opportunities as well as their achievements, have brought about our global success and growth. We appreciate and reward them for that.

Our 6.400 employees in more than 25 countries create everyday solutions for a sustainable future. Reducing our carbon footprint is part of our overall commitment to develop Lhoist as a sustainable company. As a market leader in the industrial sector, it is our responsibility to plan ahead and be a part of this global transition from the start. Our strategy takes into account our three major pillars of sustainable development: planet, people and profit.

At Lhoist, we have more than 50 nationalities. Diversity and inclusion are fundamentals to stand by our values, achieving our business goals and building a stronger group.

Come and join us