Senior Application Engineer - Ultrapure Water & Microelectronics

Water Technologies•Houston, PA

23h•Remote

About The Position

Veolia is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to join its MicroElectronics Applications Engineering Team in North America. This is a mechanical or chemical process engineering role within industrial water treatment, focused on high-purity water, ultrapure water (UPW) systems, or semiconductor water infrastructure. The position may be performed remotely from anywhere in North America. The engineer will serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients and lead the design of UPW treatment solutions. Working with a global, cross-functional team, the role manages the full bid lifecycle, from lead qualification and system design through cost estimation, internal approvals, contract execution, and project handover. The position combines technical expertise, customer relationship management, and project leadership to develop competitive, executable solutions. Candidates must be eligible to work lawfully in the U.S. immediately. Veolia will not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
At least 5 years of experience in chemical or mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
Proven expertise in ultrapure water treatment technologies.
Direct experience in high-purity water, UPW systems, or semiconductor water infrastructure.
Demonstrated success in bid or proposal development, including strong technical and commercial analysis skills.
A track record in customer-facing technical sales or engineering roles.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.
Must be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer sponsorship for U.S. work authorization is not available.

Nice To Haves

French language skills may be useful.
Experience analyzing contractual terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

Lead bid strategy development with Sales, qualify opportunities, and organize resources to meet submission deadlines.
Translate customer requirements into tailored Veolia solutions, optimizing competitive positioning and value delivery.
Collaborate with Process Engineering to design flowsheet processes that address complex water treatment challenges.
Develop technical documentation, including P&IDs and proposal materials, that communicate solution advantages.
Manage cost estimation by partnering with Sourcing teams to obtain quotes and finalize competitive pricing.
Lead proposal development meetings, reviews, and cross-functional coordination.
Establish project timelines and prioritize deliverables while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
Ensure compliance with internal bid development procedures, tracking, and forecasting protocols.
Manage the bid lifecycle from lead qualification and system design through cost estimation, approvals, contract execution, and project handover.