Senior Application Engineer - Ultrapure Water & Microelectronics

Veolia Environnement SA•Trevose, PA

7h•$109,296 - $154,814•Remote

About The Position

This is a remote mechanical/chemical process engineering role in industrial water treatment, open to candidates anywhere in North America. Direct experience with high-purity water, ultrapure water (UPW) systems, or semiconductor water infrastructure is required. The Senior Application Engineer is the first 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, working with global teams across time zones. The engineer designs custom UPW systems using expertise in mass transfer, fluid dynamics, and inorganic chemistry. The role spans technologies including ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, UV destruction, electrodeionization, and ion exchange. Working with Process Engineering and other disciplines, the engineer develops process flow diagrams, mass balances, equipment selections, system layouts, and comprehensive proposal packages. The position also involves managing proposal schedules, coordinating engineering resources, managing vendor and subcontractor relationships, evaluating technical specifications, handling scope changes, and ensuring on-time delivery. The engineer creates proposal documents, supports Sales through technical consultations and customer presentations, and communicates complex engineering concepts clearly to clients. Veolia describes itself as a global environmental services company operating across five continents, with nearly 218,000 employees, and working in water, energy, and waste management. The role requires eligibility to work lawfully in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor U.S. work authorization.

Requirements

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.
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.
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is listed as preferred in the posting.
Must be eligible to lawfully work 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 one year.
Direct experience with water treatment systems and industrial operations.
Familiarity with ultrapure water or semiconductor manufacturing applications.
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

Design custom ultrapure water (UPW) systems using expertise in mass transfer, fluid dynamics, and inorganic chemistry.
Work with 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.
Create proposal documents presenting Veolia’s process designs and integrated solutions.
Support Sales with technical consultations and customer presentations.
Translate complex engineering concepts into clear client communication.
Manage the proposal lifecycle from lead qualification through system design, costing, and contract handover.