Proposal Engineer in water wastewater treatment MF

Veolia Environnement SA; Saint-Maurice; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a Proposal Engineer specializing in water and wastewater treatment. This permanent position offers the chance to work on diverse projects, from emergency deployments to complex long-term agreements. You will lead project opportunities, develop proposals, and collaborate with international teams to create effective water treatment solutions. The role requires strong technical expertise and interpersonal skills, as well as fluency in both English and French. Join a dynamic organization committed to sustainability and innovation in the water sector.

Prestations

Company mutual insurance

Training opportunities

Annual bonus based on targets

Profit sharing

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in water/wastewater operation or engineering.
• Fluency in English and French is mandatory.

Responsabilités

• Lead project opportunities from inquiry to order with integrity.
• Develop proposals and technical documents for water treatment solutions.

Connaissances

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Water Treatment

Bid Management

Sales

Project Management

Fluent in English

Fluent in French

Formation

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Outils

Data Structures

ABAP

Application Programming

Description du poste

Are you looking for a new challenge in a dynamic human organization undergoing major change?

As part of our business activities, we are looking in Saint-Maurice 94 or Toulouse 31:

Proposal Engineer in water / wastewater treatment M / F

Permanent contract position

Description :

The Assets team within Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions develops designs and proposals for short and long-term water treatment projects for industrial water treatment, mainly for pure and process water applications, primarily using an existing fleet of mobile and containerized water treatment plants.

Our work scope is diverse and varied, including emergency deployments, routine applications, and complex projects based on multiple technologies such as Filtration, Ultrafiltration, Reverse Osmosis, Electrodeionization, Ion Exchange, etc. We also design and propose long-term agreements for Veolia-owned water treatment plants based on mobile/containerized units.

Our Service Centre for Europe is based in Peterborough, UK, with projects located and executed across Europe.

Main Tasks :

The main responsibility of a Commercial Engineer is to lead project opportunities from inquiry to order, with ethical integrity and creative thinking, to develop safe & effective water treatment solutions for our customers.

The role includes assisting the Sales team with initial lead qualification, development of opportunities through technical and commercial guidance, process design development (often in consultation with global experts), cost model evaluation, and pricing with commercial market awareness.

Commercial Engineering scope includes creating customer-facing proposals and supporting documents (sometimes including public tender deliverables), identifying technical improvements, performing system audits, etc. Our proposals are developed in close collaboration with the operational teams in each country.

• A typical sequence of tasks might include:

Thorough analysis of customer requests and requirements.

When required, auditing existing assets: collecting information and identifying improvements.

Developing all relevant technical documents: Process Description, Process Flow Diagram, Process & Instrumentation Diagram, etc.

Consulting subcontractors and evaluating their offers when required.

Assisting sales during customer meetings, including travel within Europe.

Establishing scope of supply and all associated costs (installation, commissioning, service, consumables, chemicals, labor, third-party supply, freight, etc.).

Identifying and mitigating project risks, with a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental protection.

Developing proposals with a strong value proposition.

Creating attractive documents and presentations aligned with brand guidelines.

Presenting the complete package to Veolia Leadership for review and approval.

Additionally, team members should establish a strong internal network, demonstrate negotiation skills in customer meetings, understand contracts and commercial terms, and respect internal compliance and delegation procedures.

Qualifications :

Requirements :

Masters or Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or environmental engineering.

Minimum 3 years of experience in water and/or wastewater operation, engineering, or bid management.

Previous experience in an industrial field is preferred.

Fluent in English AND French (written and verbal) is mandatory.

Additional languages (Italian, German, Dutch) are advantageous.

Ability to travel occasionally within the EU; a driving license is desirable.

Other Qualifications :

Experience in Application Engineering, Bid Management, Sales, or Business Development.

Knowledge of contract law and T&C language.

Familiarity with water outsourcing contracts.

Basic understanding of finance and accounting principles.

Previous technical experience with water/wastewater treatment services is beneficial.

Personal skills :

Team player, able to work in a matrix organization with international colleagues.

Good understanding of customer needs and ability to tailor proposals accordingly.

Friendly communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

Commitment to quality and high standards.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Additional Information :

Type of contract: Permanent.

Remuneration: Depending on profile, paid in 13.5 monthly installments, with an annual bonus based on targets and profit sharing.

Company mutual insurance and training opportunities.

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions promotes diversity and equality of opportunity, including the professional integration of people with disabilities.

About Veolia :

Present in 130 countries, employing over 10,000 people, Veolia provides innovative solutions for complex water, wastewater, and process problems. More info at: www.veolia.com

Remote Work :

Employment Type: Permanent

Key Skills :

Agriculture, Asset Management, Data Structures, ABAP, Application Programming, Agile Testing