Senior Application Engineer - Ultrapure Water & Microelectronics

Water Technologies•Houston, PA

17h•Remote

About The Position

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Its Water Technology Business brings together professionals working on challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy, with a mission to support a more sustainable future. The Senior Application Engineer is a mechanical or chemical process engineering role in industrial water treatment. The position can be remote, with the employee working anywhere in North America. Candidates must have direct experience in high-purity water, ultrapure water (UPW) systems, or semiconductor water infrastructure. The engineer serves as a technical point of contact for clients and partners 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 across time zones. The position offers total target compensation of USD 109,296–154,814. The listed benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on the first day; a 401(k) plan with a 3% default contribution and matching; flexible spending and health savings accounts; life insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; parental leave; AD&D insurance; disability insurance; and tuition reimbursement. Applicants must be eligible to work lawfully in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this opportunity.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in chemical or 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.
Applicants must be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (listed as preferred).
Professional Engineer’s License or ability to obtain one within one 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 other engineering disciplines, including electrical and mechanical engineering, to develop comprehensive proposal packages.
Create compelling proposal documents that present Veolia’s process designs and integrated solutions.
Support Sales with technical consultations and customer presentations.
Translate complex engineering concepts into clear client communication.