Senior Application Engineer - Ultrapure Water & Microelectronics

Water Technologies • Trevose, PA

1d • 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, ultra-pure water (UPW) systems, or semiconductor water infrastructure. The role 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 engineer will manage the bid lifecycle from lead qualification and system design through cost estimation, internal approvals, contract execution, and project handover. The role combines technical expertise, customer relationship management, project leadership, and commercial analysis. Domestic and international travel of up to 20% is required.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in chemical or mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven expertise in ultra-pure water treatment technologies.
• Demonstrated success in bid or proposal development, with strong technical and commercial analysis skills.
• 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.
• Eligibility 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.
• French language skills may be useful.
• Experience analyzing contractual terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales to develop bid strategies, 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 addressing complex water treatment challenges.
• Develop technical documentation, including P&IDs and proposal materials, that clearly 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.
• Follow internal bid development procedures and maintain tracking and forecasting protocols.
• Manage the bid lifecycle through internal approvals, contract execution, and project handover.

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