Application Engineer

Elkay; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision

Matching 401(k) Contribution

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is seeking an Application Engineer (Siphonic System Design) to design hydraulic drainage systems for commercial projects and provide engineering support throughout the project lifecycle. You will collaborate with customers, sales, and internal engineers to develop and refine system designs.

The role requires a BS in mechanical engineering, 2–5 years of related experience, strong communication, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor, or Revit.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of related engineering, design, construction, or applications experience.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Power Point, Excel, Word, Access).
• Travel up to 20% may be required for customer meetings, project reviews, jobsite visits, sales support, training, or industry events.

Responsibilities

• Designing custom hydraulic drainage systems for customers and providing engineering support for the Specification Drainage product line.
• Review customer architectural, plumbing, and roof drainage plans and integrate drainage systems appropriately.
• Redesign existing systems based on customer feedback, building design changes, and adjusted construction timelines.
• Communicate directly with customers, sales representatives, contractors, engineers, and internal teams to clarify project requirements, resolve technical questions, and support successful project execution.
• Coordinate technical activities for assigned projects, including tracking design status, managing revisions, communicating risks, and supporting timelines with sales and engineering stakeholders.
• Produce Presentations and product demonstrations for sales assistance.
• Secondary focus: Technical support for the broader Specification Drainage product line as needed.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Customer communication

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Office

Travel up to 20%

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Revit

Job description

Application Engineer The Company Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful.

They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience.

Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe.

We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

The Application Engineer (Siphonic System Design) will support the design, layout, and technical execution of custom siphonic roof drainage systems for commercial construction projects.

This role works closely with customers, sales representatives, and internal engineering resources to develop system designs, respond to project changes, and provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Accountabilities

• Primary focus: Designing custom hydraulic drainage systems for customers and providing engineering support for the Specification Drainage product line.
• Review customer architectural, plumbing, and roof drainage plans and integrate drainage systems appropriately
• Redesign existing systems based on customer feedback, building design changes, and adjusted construction timelines.
• Communicate directly with customers, sales representatives, contractors, engineers, and internal teams to clarify project requirements, resolve technical questions, and support successful project execution.
• Coordinate technical activities for assigned projects, including tracking design status, managing revisions, communicating risks, and supporting timelines with sales and engineering stakeholders.
• Produce Presentations and product demonstrations for sales assistance.
• Secondary focus: Technical support for the broader Specification Drainage product line as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Required: BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field
• 2–5 years of related engineering, design, construction, or applications experience
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with customers and cross-functional teams
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, (Power Point, Excel, Word, Access)
• Travel up to 20% may be required for customer meetings, project reviews, jobsite visits, sales support, training, or industry events.

Preferred

• Experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, or Revit
• Experience with commercial plumbing, drainage, construction drawings, or building systems
• Familiarity with submittals, project coordination, or technical sales support
• Self‑motivated individual able to multi-task effectively and work in a fast‑paced environment.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation

What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one? A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time.In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse. Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe.Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself.

What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture. While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most.

Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play.

Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values.

We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today.

Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive.

From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.