Senior Application Engineer - Ultrapure Water & Microelectronics

About the role

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.

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.

As an Sr. Applications Engineer, you'll be the first technical point of contact for our clients, partnering with Sales and Process Engineering to develop innovative water treatment solutions for complex, mission-critical applications. You'll own the complete proposal lifecycle—from lead qualification through system design, costing, and contract handover—while collaborating across global teams and time zones.

What You'll Do

Design & Engineering

Leverage expertise in mass transfer, fluid dynamics, and inorganic chemistry to design custom ultrapure water (UPW) systems

Work across a diverse equipment portfolio including ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, UV destruction, electrodeionization, and ion exchange technologies

Develop process flow diagrams, mass balances, equipment selections, and system layouts with Process Engineering

Proposal Leadership

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 (electrical, mechanical, etc.) to develop comprehensive proposal packages

Client Engagement

Create compelling proposal documents that showcase Veolia's superior process designs and integrated solutions

Support Sales with technical consultations and customer presentations

Translate complex engineering into clear client communication.

Required

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

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.

Preferred

Professional Engineer's License (PE) or ability to obtain one within 1 year

Direct experience with water treatment systems and industrial operations

Familiarity with ultrapure water or semiconductor manufacturing applications.

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 / CAD $109,000.00 - $162,383.00

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****

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

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

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