Application Engineer (Water Technologies)

Veolia | Water Tech; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan with matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Veolia is seeking an Application Engineer II to lead multiple projects through the sales cycle, providing technical and commercial support from lead qualification to contract handoff to Project Management execution. The role develops project solutions, coordinates bid documents, and supports product development and marketing strategies.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in water/wastewater tech, strong project management and communication skills, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field is required.
• 3–5 years of water or wastewater technology experience.
• Strong technical competence and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Note: this is not a software development role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate task delegation across internal teams and respond to customer requests.
• Develop project solutions and winning strategies for ongoing projects.
• Lead bid preparation and craft proposal content and supporting documentation.
• Prioritize tasks across departments to meet project timelines.
• Prepare preliminary process designs and generate P&IDs with guidance.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical training.
• Calculate project pricing with vendors to meet guidelines.
• Review technical specs and provide clarifications and exceptions.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration for risk mitigation.
• Assist in Bid Tender Risk Review Meetings.
• Review purchase orders for commercial and legal issues; develop standard sales tools.

Skills

Water treatment knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

English fluency

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering or technical)

Job description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Summary

The Application Engineer II will lead and manage multiple projects throughout the sales cycle, providing technical and commercial support to the regional sales team from lead qualification to contract signature and handoff to Project Management execution. This role involves developing project solutions, coordinating bid and proposal documents, assisting with product development and marketing and assisting commercial strategy development for specific products. This position is suited for individuals with some experience who are looking to deepen their expertise and take on more responsibility.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delegation and completion of tasks, among various internal departments, or complete tasks autonomously in response to customer requests
• Help develop project solutions and winning strategies for ongoing projects
• Lead bid preparation and help develop proposal content and supporting documentation that effectively communicate the advantages of Veolia’s solutions
• Prioritize tasks, personally and within internal departments, relating to project needs and required response times
• Complete preliminary process designs, using tools and models provided by BU, and generate P&IDs with minimal oversight
• Mentor and provide technical training support to junior level engineers
• Calculate project pricing, including working with vendors to ensure equipment meets project guidelines
• Review technical specifications and provide necessary clarifications and exceptions
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration for technical and commercial risk mitigation
• Assist in preparing and leading Bid Tender Risk Review Meetings
• Help review of purchase orders and other legal documents to identify commercial and legal issues.Develop and maintain standard sales tools, such as specification documents and pricing sheets

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably Engineering or other technical fields)
• 3-5 years of water or wastewater technology experience
• Strong technical competence and project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English (written and verbal)
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Proficient in water treatment processes, system design principles, and equipment design and selection
• Note: this is not a software development role

Preferred Skills

• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Team-oriented mindset with good judgment
• Experience with industrial or municipal water treatment
• Ability to travel up to 10% to support project needs

Additional Information

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, and because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

Compensation

The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $80,000- $100,000 USD

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

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

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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