Entry-Level Applications Engineer for Water Treatment Proposals

WesTech Engineering; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance‑bas

Dollar for dollar 401K match 6%

Flexible work hours, hybrid schedules

Comprehensive health and wellness

Company HSA contribution

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid Life Insurance

PTO and Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Company celebrations and volunteer op

Job summary

WesTech is seeking an Applications Engineer 1 or 2 to support estimation efforts and proposal creation for Water Treatment projects. Tasks include bidding water treatment plants with equipment, compiling sales level engineering documentation for construction bids, and working with various vendors.

Employees who succeed are typically highly organized, detail oriented, and able to work with a large variety of people.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or core science with strong problem-solving skills.
• Entry level; 1–2+ years of related experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to ~25%.
• Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in computer applications and time management.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to follow through and work well in a team.
• Prior sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review or create specifications from contractors and engineers; develop equipment specifications.
• Prepare, maintain, and review documentation including technical drawings and P&IDs.
• Organize, prepare, and review Water Treatment proposals.
• Prepare cost estimates.
• Perform and interpret basic project-related calculations; respond to customer clarifications.
• Collaborate with Regional Sales Manager and Sales Agent on sales strategy.
• Conduct technical sales presentations with customers.
• Work with vendors and interdepartmental applications engineers.
• Communicate project scope and details to Project Managers and Designers.
• Peer review of bids.

Skills

Strong math

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team player

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, Biological, or Chemical Engineering

Core science / math degrees

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

WesTech is seeking an Applications Engineer 1 or 2 to support estimation efforts and proposal creation for Water Treatment projects. Tasks include bidding water treatment plants with equipment, compiling sales level engineering documentation for construction bids, and working with various vendors.

Employees who succeed are typically highly organized, detail oriented, and able to work with a large variety of people.