Company DescriptionVeolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment, and reuse. We design, supply, and service a range of water systems and monitoring equipment in industries ranging from pharmaceutical to food and beverage applications, and from microelectronics ultrapure water to municipal water and industrial wastewater treatment. We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of total organic carbon (TOC) analyzers and corresponding certified reference materials. Our ground-breaking endotoxin analyzer is the latest addition to our expanding analytical instruments portfolio. We strive to provide not only superior technology and design, but also outstanding quality, service, and application support.Job DescriptionThe Applications Engineer is responsible for providing efficient and professional technical and commercial support to internal and external customers for our ES-Commercial Purification and Disinfection products business within the industrial and municipal industries. The person in this role will collaborate with our commercial sales and other internal teams to prepare proposals to support the sales organization in selling the company’s products and solutions.Key Responsibilities:Evaluate and respond to internal and external customer inquiries (technical requests, product availability, pricing, etc.) by reviewing specifications, drawings and other documents to prepare budgets, bids, or proposalsPrepare preliminary equipment designs including P&ID’s and equipment layouts. Work with technical teams as requiredPrepare detailed budget proposals and/or contract proposals/bids by gathering details and compiling data to estimate all engineering and production costs according to customer specifications including:Prepare sales level equipment specifications and data and collaborate with the procurement department to develop material costs of a projectDetermine material, assembly and commissioning estimates utilizing quotations, vendor contact, catalogues, cost standards and historical dataDetermine freight cost to the jobsite from the expected fabrication or ex-works locationWork in conjunction with Supply Chain on schedule and forecastingEstablish and maintain files and records on cost of equipment, products, and componentsDevelop and maintain files and records of specifications and cost standards of equipment, products and componentsPrepare documentation and participate in contract kickoff meetings to transfer projects to the execution groupKey CharacteristicsFlexible and adaptable to ever changing prioritiesAble to apply logic and reasoning to develop equipment projects (budget, schedule, equipment sizing, and treatment process) with limited inputUnderstanding of industrial and municipal projects fundamentalsDevelop and maintain familiarity with current and expected market conditionsInvolvement in trade publications and industry groupsWhy You’ll Love Working Here!In diversity lies strength - We strive to be a workplace that is inclusive and empowers people to contribute their bestRecognition and rewards for your hard work and achievementsOpportunity for new challenges - We are growing and love to promote from withinAn excellent leadership team and a collaborative culture that values innovationAt Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!Life InsurancePaid HolidaysParental Leave401(k) Plan & Permissive Time Off (US only)Flexible Spending & Health Saving AccountsAD&D InsuranceDisability InsuranceTuition ReimbursementDisclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S or Canada immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for work authorization for this opportunity.VWTS does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of VWTS, and no fee will be due. At all levels of the organization, we recognize talent and want to help you build your sustainable career!QualificationsMinimum QualificationsBachelors in EngineeringAt least 5 years work experience in an organisation providing equipment and solutions, preferably to municipalities, industrial customers, consulting engineers, and contractorsKnowledge of water treatment industryUnderstanding of specifications and addendums and translating them from feasibility concept, design to equipment supply, startup, commissioningEstimator experience in heavy construction or for an equipment manufacturerKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAbility to work independently and in teamsUnderstanding of project bid and estimating processUnderstanding of treatment systems, electrical systems and controlsDemonstrated strong attention to detailExcellent understanding of mechanical equipment and engineering fundamentalsStrong water treatment or manufacturing environment knowledgeAble to read P&IDs, single line diagrams and construction drawingsCapable of working independently, prioritising, multi-tasking, and organisingAbility to set goals and meet deadlinesExcellent communication skills (verbal, written, and listeningAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
