Sales Engineer (based in Jakarta, Indonesia)

Veolia Environnement SA; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 300,000,000 - 420,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Sales Engineer based in Jakarta, Indonesia, bridging commercial strategy and technical expertise to grow water and wastewater treatment solutions. You will identify opportunities, lead tender processes, and deliver technical proposals that solve complex client challenges.

The role requires 5–10 years of experience in water project sales or EPC, strong presentation and negotiation skills, and willingness to travel 25–40% across Indonesia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 5–10 years of proven track record in Water project sales, project engineering, or EPC within water/wastewater.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills; capable of working under tight tender deadlines.
• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and Business English for local and international communications.
• Willing to travel 25–40% across Indonesia.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation of Municipal water/wastewater projects and market mapping in Indonesia.
• Coordinate with engineering for plant design, technology selection, and O&M studies.
• Manage tender processes, draft proposals, deliver client presentations, and negotiate terms.
• Analyze client requirements for technical feasibility.
• Perform basic process sizing and cost estimation with core engineering support.

Skills

Public speaking

Business English

Bahasa Indonesia

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Sales Engineer (based in Jakarta, Indonesia)

• Full-time
• Contract type: Standard

At Veolia in Southeast Asia, we're more than the world’s leading provider of environmental solutions - we’re dedicated to customized, cost-effective solutions that reflect best practices, environmental protection and a better quality of life.
We help customers in the industrial, commercial and governmental sectors safely manage, treat, recycle and dispose of hazardous and regulated wastes. Our industry leading team is equipped with unmatched knowledge, experience and technology in order to provide value-added services that protect people and the environment.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and promoting ecological transformation? Come, join us and embark on a rewarding career with Veolia in Southeast Asia.!

Department: Business Development

Role Summary: The Sales Engineer is a hybrid role bridging commercial strategy and technical expertise (60% Business Development / 40% Technical). You will drive the growth of our water and wastewater treatment solutions by identifying opportunities, leading tender processes, and delivering technical proposals that solve complex client challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead generation of Municipal projects, and market mapping for Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant (WTP/WWTP) projects across Indonesia.
• Develop projects with coordination with the engineering team for conceptual plant design, technology selection, and Operation & Maintenance studies.
• Manage the complete tender process, including drafting compelling proposals, delivering impactful client presentations, and negotiating commercial terms to close deals.
• Analyze client requirements to ensure technical feasibility.
• Perform basic process sizing and cost estimations, collaborating closely with the core engineering team to develop competitive, tailored EPC solutions.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience: 5–10 years of proven track record in Water project sales, project engineering, or EPC, specifically within the water/wastewater treatment sector for mid to large scale municipal projects..
• Soft Skills: High resilience to manage strict tender deadlines, exceptional presentation skills, and strong commercial negotiation abilities.
• Language: Professional fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and Business English to navigate both local client interactions and international corporate communications.
• Mobility: Willingness and ability to travel frequently (25–40%) to project sites across Indonesia
• As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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