Applications Engineer - Water & Wastewater Treatment

Napier-Reid Ltd.; Aurora; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of water treatment systems in Aurora, Ontario, is seeking an Applications Engineer to manage the technical evaluation of sales processes. Responsibilities include preparing designs and proposals, supporting the sales team, and maintaining customer relationships. Applicants should have a relevant engineering degree and experience in applications engineering. Competitive salary ranging from $70,000 to $110,000 based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits and retirement plans

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in applications engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of SBR, RBC, MBR, MBBR, DAF.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs, costing, and proposals for treatment equipment.
• Manage bidding and proposal schedules.
• Provide input to the product development process.

Skills

Applications engineering

Customer relations

Technical documentation

Sales support

Project management

Education

BS degree in Engineering (Chemical, Environmental, Civil or Mechanical)

Tools

CRM systems (Salesforce)

MS Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel)

BioWin

CAD

Job description

Napier-Reid is a leading supplier of engineered water and wastewater treatment systems located in Aurora, Ontario, Canada. Our team of highly trained specialists work across the globe solving unique water challenges. Since its inception in 1950, Napier-Reid has completed over 3,000 water and wastewater treatment contracts for both municipal and industrial clients in more than 40 countries. With our commitment to the values of collaboration, innovation and sustainability, Napier-Reid strives to be a leading employer in the water and wastewater industry.

Applications Engineer, Water & Wastewater Treatment

Applications Engineers are the primary technical resource for the field sales force and are responsible for actively driving and managing the technology evaluation stage of the sales process. Working in conjunction with the sales team as the key technical advisor and product advocate, the Applications Engineer must be able to create and deliver reliable solutions for all technical issues to assure customer satisfaction through all stages of the sales process. The Applications Engineer must be able to establish and maintain strong relationships throughout the sales cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the designs, costing, and proposals for water and wastewater treatment equipment suitable for customer needs.
• Review tender documentation, including specifications and drawings.
• Prepare bid documents including pre-qualification, costing, and technical requirements.
• Provide support to the sales team during the bidding process.
• Manage bidding and proposal schedules and deadlines.
• Support the detailed design process and final submittals preparation.
• Maintain accurate records of opportunities, quotes, projects, contacts, and correspondence in company-approved databases.
• Provide input to the product development process.
• Maintain an adept understanding of product knowledge and application.
• Maintain professional business relationships with consultants, end-users, integrators, and distributors.
• Actively listen to, understand, and help convey customer requirements.
• Verify customer project needs (regulatory, capacity, etc.).
• Refine process design tools to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Other duties as reasonably assigned.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering (Chemical, Environmental, Civil or Mechanical).
• 2+ years of experience in applications engineering or a related field, preferably within water and/or wastewater treatment.
• Strong understanding of SBR, RBC, MBR, MBBR, DAF, Extended Aeration Systems, and chemical feed systems is an asset.
• Strong understanding of coagulation, clarification, media filtration, membrane filtration, and chemical feed systems is an asset.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment is a bonus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an aptitude for learning to complete complex RFQ requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience using CRM systems (such as Salesforce) considered an asset.
• Proficient with MS Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience with BioWin and/or CAD preferred.

Pay: $70,000 – $110,000 based on level of experience and capability.

Competitive salary and compensation including benefits and retirement plans are available.

The successful candidate will be an integral team member to a growing and dynamic team. The expectation is to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced and inclusive environment using the latest technology. The ideal candidate understands they are part of a team focused on delivering results that will have a positive impact on the company. Napier-Reid provides a workplace that deeply values family and provides an opportunity for driven individuals to build lasting relationships and professional skill sets.

Please apply with a cover letter and resume, indicating the job title in the subject line.

Napier-Reid is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We appreciate the interest shown by all applicants, however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.