Applications Engineer

Water Environment Federation; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Centrisys/CNP seeks an Applications Engineer to size and design cost-effective process solutions for wastewater projects in the Kenosha, WI region. You will prepare bids, proposals, and project documentation while coordinating with Regional Sales Managers and engineering teams.

The role requires a chemical/environmental/civil engineering background, 2–3 years’ experience, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to read PID/PFD drawings in AutoCAD. Prior ERP exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required; chemical/environmental/civil preferred.
• 2–3 years of engineering experience or related field.
• Strong process engineering background and knowledge of wastewater treatment.
• Strong technical writing and verbal skills.
• Ability to review AutoCAD PID/PFD drawings.

Responsibilities

• Size and develop cost-effective process solutions for customers.
• Prepare technical bids and proposals for Centrisys products.
• Participate in design and process risk reviews.
• Coordinate with RSMs, reps, engineering, consultants, and customers.
• Ensure designs conform to contract specs and drawings.
• Develop installation/reference lists and proposal templates.
• Write orders and resolve price/scope/delivery conflicts.
• Obtain vendor quotes to build budgets.
• Develop kickoff packages and turnover docs for execution team.
• Analyze completed project costing data to estimate future projects.

Skills

Process engineering

Technical writing

Verbal communication

PID/PFD drawings

AutoCAD

MS Office

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

ERP software

MS Office

Job description

Centrisys/CNP is an established company and a leader in the centrifuge manufacturing industry. We are an organization that is client-focused, team-driven, and a fast-growing enterprise with great opportunities for advancement.

We are seeking an Applications Engineer (AE) to join our team. This position is responsible for accurately targeting and defining the product design requirements and specifications and developing designs to meet customer and internal production needs. The AE will be responsible for preparing costing, proposals, and bid packages for all projects located in his/her defined market segments. The AE will also provide technical support to the Regional Sales Manager (RSM).

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Sizing and developing cost-effective process solutions to meet customer needs
• Preparing technical bids and proposals associated with products in the Centrisys portfolio
• Participating in design and process risk reviews for proposed solutions
• Communicating with Regional Sales Managers, external sales Reps, internal engineering departments, engineering consultants, and customers
• Ensuring all designs are in conformance with contract specifications & drawings
• Developing competitive intelligence, installation/reference lists/ specifications/proposal templates/design spreadsheets
• Writing up orders; clearly identifying what was sold, and resolving conflicts between proposal and P.O. regarding price, scope, and delivery
• Seeking vendor quotes to build competitive and accurate project budgets
• Develop project Kickoff packages and turnover project documentation for the execution team
• Analyzing completed project costing data from an ERP/Job Management Software to establish future project estimates

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering required (Chemical/Environmental/Civil); Master’s degree is preferred
• 2-3 years of experience as an Engineer or in a related field
• Strong Process Engineering background and knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and technologies is preferred
• Strong technical writing and verbal skills
• Ability to review AutoCAD including PID/PFD drawings
• Proficient in MS Office
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
• Pre-employment background check & drug screening required