Senior Application Engineer - Ultrapure Water & Microelectronics
About The Position
Veolia is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to join its MicroElectronics Applications Engineering Team in North America. This is a mechanical/chemical process engineering role in industrial water treatment, focused on high-purity water, ultrapure water (UPW) systems, or semiconductor water infrastructure. The position can be performed remotely from anywhere in North America. The engineer serves as the primary technical point of contact for clients and leads the design of UPW treatment solutions. Working with a global, cross-functional team, the role manages the complete 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, and project leadership to develop competitive, executable solutions. The position may require domestic and international travel up to 20% of the time. Applicants must be eligible to work lawfully in the U.S. immediately; Veolia will not sponsor work authorization for this opportunity.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in chemical or mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
- Direct expertise in ultrapure water treatment technologies, UPW systems, or semiconductor water infrastructure.
- Demonstrated success in bid or proposal development, with strong technical and commercial analysis skills.
- Experience 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.
- Eligible to work lawfully in the U.S. immediately; employer sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (identified as preferred).
- French language skills.
- Experience analyzing contractual terms and conditions.
Responsibilities
- Lead bid strategy development with Sales, 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.
- Ensure compliance with internal bid development procedures, tracking, and forecasting protocols.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
