District Engineer, Water and Wastewater Treatment

UCC Environmental; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UCC Environmental is seeking a District Engineer to lead water management and wastewater treatment initiatives across heavy industrial markets in the United States. The role focuses on developing strategic plans, managing key customers, and driving profitable growth while ensuring compliance with EPA regulations.

The candidate should have 10–15 years in water/wastewater engineering and a proven sales track record, with willingness to travel 70% of the time and lead complex projects from concept

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of water management and/or wastewater treatment experience in engineering/technology environments.
• At least 10 years of sales/procurement/contracting experience in Power/Mining/Heavy industrial environments.
• Technical leadership for complex water treatment systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual water management and WWT sales strategies for the district.
• Direct territory for water sales initiatives and ensure compliance with EPA rules (CCR, ELG, NPDES).
• Train and develop teams, manage customer relationships, and lead proposal development and post-bid negotiations.
• Collaborate with R&D and other internal resources; travel 70%+ to customer sites.

Skills

Water management

Wastewater treatment

Sales experience

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Join UCC Environmental, a leader in sustainable technology solutions:Are you looking for a rewarding career in a progressive and well-run company? Do you have a passion for customer relationships and environmental innovation? If so, you might be the perfect fit for UCC Environmental, a company that offers Utility specific sustainable technology solutions to clients across the globe. UCC Environmental has a strong presence in North America and is expanding its sales channels in EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse and talented team and contribute to the company's growth and success. Read on to find out more about the role and how to apply.The focus of the position will be to leverage water management and wastewater treatment (WWT) operational experience and environmental compliance experience to develop and implement short-to-mid-range business objectives and strategic sales plans in coordination with the UCC Environmental Sales and Marketing Management Teams. Primary responsibilities will include technically and strategically directing the territory for all water sales initiatives as associated with being compliant to local governing authority discharge limits, meeting US EPA requirements and any other potential need an end user may have that would require new water systems. The role will also include training and development, customer relationship development/ management, opportunity identification, proposal development, technical sales presentations, and post-bid negotiations for systems sales.Additionally, the position functions as technical collaboration role in conjunction with other internal resources focused on the water initiatives at the same customer site locations as defined within the territory. It will also work with the UCC R&D personnel and contract systems engineering based in Waukegan, responsible for input on system sizing, component technology and vendor selection, materials of construction selection, and general industry best practices.The District Engineer must combine strong technical knowledge with capabilities in Customer Relationship Management.The ideal candidate will have demonstrated capabilities in collaborating with others to perform engineering tasks within a team environment. Work experience with a privately held company will be beneficial.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Demonstrate UCC Environmental core values;Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual sales strategy and tactical plans for Water Management and WWT sales for the domestic Utility coal-fired power plant market, with particular emphasis on CCR/ELG compliance initiatives: as well as other heavy industrial markets that includes but is not limited to Mining, Cement, Pulp & Paper, Chemical, etc. Achieve annual sales volume targets;Develop the Annual and a 5-Year Business Plan for the district that includes all water management, material handling, dry sorbent injection as well as aftermarket parts sales opportunities, including anticipated sales outlook;Build and maintain market expertise through market research and competitive analysis, networking with key customers, suppliers and partners;Drive sales strategies and programs to strengthen current and potential market penetration and customer satisfaction.Develop business plans and collaborate with UCC Environmental personnel to define and drive action that maximizes Customer satisfactionProactively work cross functionally with other UCC Environmental support functions to effectively meet sales goals;Have, or able to gain, knowledge of EPA rules that are market drivers for water and wastewater treatment opportunities.This includes but is not limited to: Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR), Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELG), Mine Tailings and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations that may drive the potential customer base to plan new project activities.Significant travel is required – 100 to 140 customer calls per year are expectedCustomers would include Plant sites, Corporate Offices, Engineering Firms, and other Strategic Partners within the Territory;All other duties as assigned.Education and Experience:Bachelor of Science in Engineering (mechanical, chemical, civil or environmental) is required, and a postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline is preferred. Professional Registration(s) is also preferred.At least 10-15 years of water management and/or wastewater treatment experience in engineering/technology based in Power, Mining, and/or Heavy industrial environmentsAt least 10 years of sales/procurement/contracting experience in engineering and/or technology-based Power, Mining, and/or Heavy industrial environmentsTechnical leadership for complex water treatment systemsPreferred to have experience with Power, Mining and/or Heavy Industrial facilities and has a network of established contactsBroad experience covering marketing and sales disciplinesBusiness development experience with success breaking into new marketsA proven track record of growing sales channels and sales revenueTrack record of successfully promoting newly developed technical strategiesCharacteristics and Skills:Exceptional communication and presentation skillsStrategic thinker, proven leader, motivated with a focus on resultsStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deal with ambiguity and competing prioritiesLeadership skills with technical knowledge mentoring emphasisHigh energy and commitmentAbility to articulate, elevate and ensure accountability for resultsEssential Physical Abilities:Must be willing to travel >70% of the time, in proportion to proposal volume and Customer Relationship Management activitiesAbility to sit or stand at a desk using a computer 50% of the timeAbility to work standing for long periods and ability to walk client facilitiesAbility to travel and drive to customer sites 3-4 days per weekAbility to walk around industrial facilities for extended periods of timeAbility to climb up and down stairs and laddersCore Values and BeliefsMust be aligned with Core Values and Beliefs that drive UCC’s existing corporate culture;People – we trust and invest in our people, unlocking their full potential and they always come firstTeamwork – we respect others and create a collaborative working environment of inclusion and inspirationIntegrity – we are truthful and respectful to customers, employees, community and suppliersCustomer Satisfaction – we keep existing customers by delivering exceptional customer serviceInnovative –we encourage resourceful problem solving in the face of adversityCompensation and Benefits:Base Pay Range: $120,000 to $160,000 annual pay based on skills and experienceOther Compensation: Bonus Eligibility - incentive pay of up to 50 % of base salary – based on the details covered in the sales incentive planBenefits:Insurance: Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs and Voluntary Options such as Vision, HSA, FSA (Medical, Dental, Vision and Dependent Care), Accident, Identity Theft, Legal coverageRetirement: 401(k) with up to 4% company match, Pre-Tax and Roth Options, and discretionary Annual Profit-Sharing contributionTime Off: 10 days of Vacation, Vacation Purchase Plan up to 10 days purchased per year, 5 days of Sick and 10 Holidays, Parental Leave, FMLAMiscellaneous: Student Debt Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Certification and License Reimbursement, Personalized Professional Development Plans and Career Path Options.How to Apply:If interested in this position, please apply online via our website at https://uccenvironmental.com/careers/ and select Explore Current Openings to apply for this position online.UCC Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran. If you have difficulty applying for this job online, by e-mail, or need accommodation, please call us at 847-473-5900 and ask for Human Resources.