Senior Application Engineer - Ultrapure Water & Microelectronics

Water Technologies • Trevose, PA

21h • Remote

About The Position

Veolia is seeking a Senior Application Engineer for a mechanical/chemical process engineering role in industrial water treatment. The position may be performed remotely from 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, partnering 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, coordinating with global teams and across time zones.

The position involves designing custom UPW systems; developing process flow diagrams, mass balances, equipment selections, and system layouts; coordinating proposal schedules and resources; managing vendor and subcontractor relationships; evaluating technical specifications and scope changes; and preparing proposal materials and client presentations. The engineer also translates complex engineering concepts into clear client communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering; the posting describes this as preferred.
• At least 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.
• Must be eligible to work lawfully in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor U.S. work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• 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 across ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, UV destruction, electrodeionization, and ion exchange technologies.
• 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 comprehensive proposal packages.
• Support Sales with technical consultations and customer presentations.
• Create proposal documents that present Veolia's process designs and integrated solutions.
• Translate complex engineering into clear client communication.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior