Applications and Tendering Engineer – Wastewater Treatment

Sulzer; Town of Italy (NY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal voucher

Flex Work policy

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking an Application & Tendering Engineer to develop technical and commercial solutions for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment projects. You will interface with Sales, Engineering and external stakeholders to prepare competitive bids from early tender stages through handover.

The role covers tendering, process support, and interface with clients, consultants, and EPC contractors. Fluency in English and Italian is required along with a strong engineering background in water

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• 4–7 years of experience in application engineering, tendering, or technical sales within the water and wastewater treatment sector.
• Experience in tenders for EPC or public sector projects is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Tendering & Proposal Development: analyze RFQs and prepare complete technical & commercial bids.
• Application Engineering & Process Support: define process solutions and equipment for treatment stages.
• Client, Consultant & Vendor Interface: liaise to clarify technical aspects during tendering.
• Post-Bid Support & Project Handover: support clarifications and ensure structured handover to execution.
• Organizational & Knowledge Sharing: mentor juniors and contribute to standardization of tools.

Skills

Tendering

Technical sales

Process engineering

Education

Environmental Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

ERP/CRM (SAP)

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.# About the roleThe Application & Tendering Engineer is responsible for developing technical and commercial solutions for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants, supporting the preparation of competitive bids and tenders. The role combines process understanding, application engineering, and tendering activities, with a strong focus on selecting, designing, and integrating treatment technologies based on customer requirements, project constraints, and applicable standards. The engineer acts as a technical interface between Sales, Engineering, and external stakeholders, contributing to solution definition from early tender stage through project handover.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:****Tendering & Proposal Development*** Analyze RFQs, tender documents, and technical specifications related to **wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs)**, both **civil and industrial**.* Develop **complete technical and commercial proposals**, ensuring compliance with process requirements, client expectations, and internal guidelines.* Coordinate with internal departments (process engineering, mechanical engineering, procurement, finance, projects) to collect inputs for bids.* Perform **cost estimation, material take-offs, and preparation of BOQs** for water and wastewater treatment solutions.* Ensure **timely and accurate submission** of tenders and clarification responses.**Application Engineering & Process Support*** Provide **pre-sales technical and process support** to Sales and customers.* Define and recommend **process solutions and equipment** for:* Preliminary and primary treatment* Secondary (biological) treatment* Tertiary and polishing steps* Sludge treatment and handling (where applicable)* Size and configure treatment units and packages (e.g. screens, grit removal, clarification, filtration, sludge equipment).* Prepare **process descriptions, technical datasheets, layouts, and technical clarifications**.* Support and participate in **technical meetings, workshops, and presentations** with customers, consultants, EPC contractors, and authorities.**Client, Consultant & Vendor Interface*** Liaise with **clients, consultants, technology partners, and EPC contractors** to clarify process and technical aspects during the tender phase.* Interface with **suppliers and manufacturers** to obtain quotations, technical data, and delivery information.* Align technical solutions with **international standards and specifications** (e.g. EN, ISO, local standards, project-specific requirements).**Post‐Bid Support & Project Handover*** Follow up on submitted tenders and support **post‐bid technical clarifications and negotiations**.* Contribute to contract review from a **technical and scope-of-supply perspective**.* Ensure a structured **handover of awarded projects** to the execution team, including all technical, commercial, and process documentation.**Organizational & Knowledge Sharing*** Support and mentor **junior application or tendering engineers**.* Contribute to **standardization of technical solutions, tools, and templates**.* Share know‐how on wastewater treatment technologies and applications within the organization.**REQUIREMENTS****Qualifications & Experience*** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in **Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering** (with clear exposure to water/wastewater treatment).* **4–7 years of experience** in application engineering, tendering, or technical sales **within the water and wastewater treatment sector**.* Proven experience with **municipal and/or industrial wastewater treatment processes**.* Strong understanding of **treatment technologies, plant layouts, and process interfaces**.* Experience in **tenders for EPC or public sector projects** is a strong advantage.**Technical & Professional Skills*** Ability to translate **process requirements into technical solutions and commercial proposals**.* Familiarity with international tendering practices and contractual frameworks (e.g. EPC, FIDIC).* Proficiency in **MS Office**, AutoCAD (or equivalent), and ERP/CRM tools (e.g. SAP).* Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.* Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously and work under tight deadlines.**Languages*** **Italian: fluent (mandatory)*** **English: fluent (mandatory)*** Additional languages considered an asset depending on region and market.# What we offer you* Minimum Salary for the position: 37.621 euro. The indicated salary reflects the minimum pay aligned with our internal salary structure for this position. Final compensation is determined through a transparent, gender-neutral process aligned to internal equity considering candidate’s qualifications, experience, and overall fit for the role, and may exceed the stated salary where appropriate;* Meal voucher of 10,00 euro per each day worked from the office;* Flex Work policy.