Senior Application Engineer - Ultrapure Water & Microelectronics
About The Position
Veolia is seeking a Senior Application Engineer for its Water Technology Business. This is a mechanical/chemical process engineering role in industrial water treatment, and the position can be remote anywhere in North America. Candidates must have direct experience in high-purity water, ultrapure water (UPW) systems, or semiconductor water infrastructure. The engineer will serve as a primary technical contact for clients and partner with Sales and Process Engineering to develop water treatment solutions for complex, mission-critical applications. The role owns the proposal lifecycle from lead qualification through system design, costing, and contract handover, working with global teams across time zones.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in chemical/mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
- Proven expertise in ultrapure water treatment technologies.
- Strong foundation in mass transfer, fluid dynamics, and inorganic chemistry.
- Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a global, fast-paced environment.
- Direct experience in high-purity water, UPW systems, or semiconductor water infrastructure.
- Eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor U.S. work authorization.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
- Professional Engineer's License (PE), or ability to obtain one within 1 year.
- Direct experience with water treatment systems and industrial operations.
- Familiarity with ultrapure water or semiconductor manufacturing applications.
Responsibilities
- Design custom ultrapure water systems using expertise in mass transfer, fluid dynamics, and inorganic chemistry.
- Work with technologies including ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, UV destruction, electrodeionization, and ion exchange.
- Develop process flow diagrams, mass balances, equipment selections, and system layouts with Process Engineering.
- Own proposal schedules and coordinate resources across engineering teams.
- Manage vendor and subcontractor relationships throughout the proposal cycle.
- Evaluate technical specifications, manage scope changes, and ensure on-time delivery.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and other engineering disciplines to develop proposal packages.
- Create proposal documents that present Veolia's process designs and integrated solutions.
- Support Sales with technical consultations and customer presentations.
- Communicate complex engineering concepts clearly to clients.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day 1.
- 401(k) plan with a 3% default contribution plus matching.
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Parental leave.
- AD&D insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
