Senior Application Engineer - Ultrapure Water… at Aquaflow · Houston

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

The position can be remote. This individual can work anywhere in North America.

Note: This is a mechanical/chemical process engineering role within industrial water treatment. Candidates must have direct experience in high-purity water, UPW systems, or semiconductor water infrastructure.

We're seeking a Senior Application Engineer to join our MicroElectronics Applications Engineering Team in North America. This is a pivotal role where you'll be the primary technical point of contact for our clients, leading the design of cutting-edge Ultra Pure Water (UPW) treatment solutions.

You'll combine advanced technical expertise with strong customer relationship management and proven project leadership to deliver competitive, executable solutions. Working across a global, cross-functional team, you'll manage the complete bid lifecycle—from lead qualification and system design through cost estimation, internal approvals, contract execution, and project handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead bid strategy development in partnership with Sales, qualifying opportunities and organizing 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 that solve 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
• Drive proposal development by leading 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in chemical/mechanical engineering or related discipline
• Proven expertise in ultra pure water treatment technologies
• Demonstrated success in bid/proposal development with strong technical and commercial analysis skills
• Track record in customer-facing technical sales or engineering roles
• Fluency in English (written and verbal)
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• French language skills may be useful
• Experience with contractual terms and conditions analysis.

Additional Information

At 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. We offer the following benefits package:

• Total Target Compensation Range: USD 109,296 - $ 154,814.00
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Disclaimer: 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. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

Veolia 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 Veolia, and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.