Sales Engineer (based in Jakarta, Indonesia)

Veolia; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 550,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia in Jakarta seeks a Sales Engineer to bridge commercial strategy and technical delivery in water/wastewater treatment EPC projects. You will lead tender processes, develop technical proposals, and coordinate with engineering teams to size processes and estimate costs while traveling 25–40% across Indonesia.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelors in Chemical/Environmental/Mechanical Eng, possess 5–10 years of water project sales or EPC experience, and are fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and Business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• 5–10 years of proven track record in Water project sales, project engineering, or EPC in water/wastewater sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation of Municipal water/wastewater projects and market mapping across Indonesia.
• Coordinate with engineering for conceptual plant design, technology selection, and O&M studies.
• Manage complete tender processes: proposals, client presentations, and commercial negotiations.

Skills

Business development

Tender management

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Language: Bahasa Indonesia

Language: Business English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

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