Application Engineer (Water Technologies)

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Summary

The Application Engineer II will lead and manage multiple projects throughout the sales cycle, providing technical and commercial support to the regional sales team from lead qualification to contract signature and handoff to Project Management execution. This role involves developing project solutions, coordinating bid and proposal documents, assisting with product development and marketing and assisting commercial strategy development for specific products. This position is suited for individuals with some experience who are looking to deepen their expertise and take on more responsibility.

The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $80,000- $100,000 USD

Responsibilities

Coordinate the delegation and completion of tasks, among various internal departments, or complete tasks autonomously in response to customer requests; Help develop project solutions and winning strategies for ongoing projects; Lead bid preparation and help develop proposal content and supporting documentation that effectively communicate the advantages of Veolia’s solutions; Prioritize tasks, personally and within internal departments, relating to project needs and required response times; Complete preliminary process designs, using tools and models provided by BU, and generate P&IDs with minimal oversight; Mentor and provide technical training support to junior level engineers; Calculate project pricing, including working with vendors to ensure equipment meets project guidelines; Review technical specifications and provide necessary clarifications and exceptions; Coordinate cross-functional collaboration for technical and commercial risk mitigation; Assist in preparing and leading Bid Tender Risk Review Meetings; Help review of purchase orders and other legal documents to identify commercial and legal issues.Develop and maintain standard sales tools, such as specification documents and pricing sheets

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (preferably Engineering or other technical fields); 3-5 years of water or wastewater technology experience; Strong technical competence and project management skills; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Fluency in English (written and verbal); Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment; Proficient in water treatment processes, system design principles, and equipment design and selection; Note: this is not a software development role

Nice to have

Strong organizational and time management abilities; Team-oriented mindset with good judgment; Experience with industrial or municipal water treatment; Ability to travel up to 10% to support project needs

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!; Life Insurance; Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Parental Leave; 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!; Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts; AD&D Insurance; Disability Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement