Application Engineer

Hunter Crown, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based annual incentives

Equity participation opportunities

401k with company match

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

A growing engineering firm is seeking an experienced Application Engineer Manager to support complex industrial water and environmental treatment projects across the Gulf Coast region. The role involves system design, proposal development, and bridging engineering with commercial teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in related engineering fields and experience in water treatment systems. This position offers opportunities for career growth and participation in performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial water or environmental treatment systems.
• Familiarity with engineering design software and industrial standards.
• Ability to manage multiple technical projects.
• Experience with technical proposals and industrial clients.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify industrial water and environmental treatment systems.
• Collaborate with project management and field teams.
• Support technical proposals and client engagement.
• Technical proposal support and client engagement
• Evaluation of new technologies and process standardization
• Continuous improvement and system optimization

Skills

Strong water chemistry knowledge

Collaboration skills

Process engineering knowledge

Strong communication skills

Client engagement

Education

Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, or related Engineering

Tools

Engineering design software

Job description

Location: Houston, Baton Rouge, or New Orleans

Travel: 15-30% throughout Gulf Coast region (occasional overnight travel)

Position Overview

Hunter Crown is partnering with a rapidly expanding industrial water and environmental solutions organization seeking an experienced Application Engineer Manager to support complex infrastructure and treatment system projects across the Gulf Coast region.

This role serves as a key technical contributor within a growing engineering team, supporting system design, proposal development, and project execution for industrial clients in energy, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure.

The position offers the opportunity to work on advanced treatment and process systems while contributing to a scalable engineering platform backed by strong leadership and growth investment.

Professional Responsibility and Scope

The Application Engineer Manager plays a central role in designing and specifying industrial water and environmental treatment systems that support mission‑critical industrial operations.

• Engineering documentation and process analysis
• System design from concept through commissioning
• Collaboration with project management, procurement, and field teams
• Technical proposal support and client engagement
• Evaluation of new technologies and process standardization
• Continuous improvement and system optimization

This role bridges engineering and commercial teams to deliver complex technical solutions that meet operational and regulatory requirements.

Long-Term Growth

• Exposure to complex industrial infrastructure projects
• Work with emerging treatment technologies
• Clear path to leadership and project ownership
• Opportunities to mentor engineers and shape technical strategy

Compensation

• Performance-based annual incentives
• Equity participation opportunities
• 401k with company match
• Competitive long-term benefits package

Team and Leadership

• Led by experienced industry professionals
• Collaborative engineering and sales environment
• Open communication and accountability
• Focus on practical technical solutions and customer responsiveness
• Engineers are trusted to make decisions and drive impact

Organization and Stability

• Operates in industrial water and environmental infrastructure
• Backed by strategic investment and growth capital
• Focus on sustainable growth and operational discipline
• Strong long-term presence in Gulf Coast industrial markets

Experience and Qualifications

• Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, or related Engineering degree
• Experience in industrial water or environmental treatment systems
• Strong water chemistry and process engineering knowledge
• Experience with technical proposals and industrial clients

Familiarity with:

• Engineering design software and industrial standards
• Strong communicator and collaborative team player
• Ability to manage multiple technical projects