Application Engineer

Brunel; Oakville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Application Engineer to provide technical and commercial support for water treatment solutions. In this role, you will develop innovative solutions to upgrade customer systems, work closely with sales teams, and prepare detailed proposals. With a focus on the water treatment industry, you will leverage your engineering expertise to address unique customer challenges. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital field while collaborating with a talented team dedicated to excellence in service and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in equipment solutions for municipalities and industrial customers.
• Hands-on experience with water treatment equipment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to customer challenges creatively.
• Prepare detailed budget and proposals based on customer specifications.

Skills

Engineering Fundamentals

Project Bid and Estimating Process

Water Treatment Knowledge

Mechanical Equipment Understanding

Communication Skills

Creative Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

P&IDs

Single Line Diagrams

Construction Drawings

Job description

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Introduction

We are seeking an Application Engineer for our client who is a global leader in clean water and wastewater technologies. The Applications Engineer will be responsible for providing efficient and professional technical and commercial support to internal and external customers for the ES-ZeeWeed products business within the industrial and municipal industries. The Application Engineer will work to develop solutions to upgrade existing customer systems and support the capital sales of configurable equipment. The Application Engineer will develop proposals with accurate scope and pricing, considering the mechanical, civil, electrical, controls and process constraints of the current operation and customer specifications. The person in this role will determine the scope in coordination with the commercial sales team and other internal teams and then prepare costing and proposal documentation for the customer to review pricing.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to customer challenges in creative ways.
• Work with Sales teams and directly with customers, their engineering representatives, our WTS teams to review existing facilities, identify unique constraints at site, and identify options that will solve the customers' challenge.
• 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 proposals.
• Prepare detailed budget and firm proposals by gathering details and compiling data to estimate all engineering and production costs according to customer specifications.
• Determine material, assembly and commissioning estimates utilizing quotations, vendor contact, catalogues, cost standards and historical data.
• Determine freight cost to the jobsite from the expected fabrication location.
• Work in conjunction with Supply Chain on schedule and forecasting.
• Establish and maintain files and records on cost and specifications of equipment, products, and components.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of common changes at customer sites and share lessons learned and best practices globally.
• Prepare documentation and participate in contract kickoff meetings to transfer projects to the execution group.

Experience

• Bachelors in Engineering.
• At least 5 years work experience in an organization providing equipment and solutions, preferably to municipalities, industrial customers, consulting engineers, and contractors.
• Knowledge of water treatment industry.
• Understanding of specifications and addendums and translating them from feasibility concept, design to equipment supply, startup, commissioning.
• Knowledge of ZeeWeed or other Ultrafiltration membrane systems. Additional experience with other water treatment technologies a benefit.
• Hands-on or field experience with water treatment equipment is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Understanding of project bid and estimating process.
• Understanding of treatment systems, electrical systems and controls.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail.
• Excellent understanding of mechanical equipment and engineering fundamentals.
• Strong water treatment or manufacturing environment knowledge.
• Able to read P&IDs, single line diagrams and construction drawings.
• Capable of working independently, prioritising, multi-tasking, and organizing.
• Ability to set goals and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and listening).
• Solving skills and shown ability to provide creative solutions.

What We Offer

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About Us

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Over 45 years, we’ve created a global network of interesting clients and talented individuals working together through a vast array of services.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

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• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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