Applications Engineer – Treatment Technologies

Suez • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

SUEZ is a global leader in the water and waste management sectors. For more than 160 years, we have been operating across 40 countries, employing over 45,000 people — all united by a single objective: to protect our resources and improve quality of life wherever we operate.
As a strategic enabler for the Group, SUEZ Tech Solutions delivers fit-for-purpose technologies designed to support water service operators in overcoming operational challenges and improving performance. By industrializing innovations created by operators for operators, SUEZ Tech Solutions generates value and strengthens sustainability.
Our ambition : Make SUEZ a reference for technologies serving water service operators.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Reports To
North American Sales Manager – Treatment Technologies
Job Purpose
To provide technical expertise and support in the design, specification, and implementation of water treatment solutions for municipal, industrial, and wastewater applications. The Applications Engineer will work closely with internal E&C, R&D, and project teams, and provide technical support to Suez licensing partners to ensure customer requirements are met with innovative and cost-effective solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in water/wastewater treatment or industrial water systems.
• Strong understanding of water treatment processes (e.g., clarification, filtration, RO, ion exchange, biological treatment).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English, additional languages beneficial.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in process simulation tools and CAD software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and propose tailored water treatment solutions.
• Prepare technical proposals, process designs, and equipment specifications.
• Support the sales team with technical presentations and client meetings.
• Collaborate with R&D and product management to develop new solutions.
• Conduct pilot testing and performance evaluations.
• Provide technical support during project execution and commissioning.
• Ensure technical compliance with licensing principles.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of water treatment technologies and trends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees