Lead Applications Technologist

RiseMe; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Lead Applications Technologist to solve PFAS-related water treatment challenges. You will lead labs, bench- to pilot-scale studies, perform analyses, and model processes to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.

You’ll work with Process Engineering, Commercial, Product Management, and Market Development to advance product applications. The role emphasizes hands-on science, design of treatment systems, and clear technical communication.

Qualifications

• PhD preferred; equivalent education and experience considered.
• Hands-on experience building treatment processes for water and wastewater.
• Experience operating lab, bench-scale, pilot-scale, or demonstration-scale systems.
• Experience with analytical characterization of water samples.
• Physicochemical treatment process expertise for municipal/industrial water.
• Knowledge of thermal treatment, AOP, membranes, and biological treatment.
• Strong writing, data analysis, and presentation skills.
• Interest or experience in PFAS treatment and mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead treatability and feasibility studies aligned with customer needs.
• Develop project proposals with protocols, scope, budgets, and schedules.
• Design, operate, and troubleshoot lab, bench-scale, and pilot-scale systems.
• Support field sampling and testing programs.
• Apply engineering and science to evaluate treatment processes and innovate.
• Collaborate with commercial, engineering, and market teams.
• Document, interpret, and present data and reports to stakeholders.
• Maintain lab operations per safety and QA requirements.

Skills

PFAS mitigation

Laboratory leadership

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Process design

Education

PhD in Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or Biology

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

As Lead Applications Technologist, you will apply advanced scientific and technological expertise to solve complex water treatment and reuse challenges for our customers, with a particular focus on PFAS mitigation strategies.

This role combines hands-on laboratory experience with applied process design expertise. You will lead and support laboratory, bench-scale, pilot-scale, and field studies; perform chemical and biological analyses; and use principles of engineering, chemistry, biology, statistics, and process modeling to develop innovative, practical, and cost-effective treatment solutions.

The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams across Veolia, including Process Engineering, Commercial, Product Management, and Market Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct treatability and feasibility studies in alignment with business goals and customer requirements.
• Develop project proposals, including technical protocols, scope, budgets, and schedules, in collaboration with cross-functional project teams.
• Design, set up, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory, bench-scale, and pilot-scale treatment systems.
• Support field studies, including the development and execution of sampling and testing programs.
• Apply engineering, chemistry, biology, statistical analysis, and process modeling principles to evaluate treatment processes and develop innovative solutions.
• Support strategic growth initiatives and contribute ideas to improve existing treatment technologies or develop new concepts.
• Perform physical, chemical, and biological analyses of water and wastewater samples in accordance with established procedures and documented requirements.
• Document, analyze, interpret, and troubleshoot experimental and process data.
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery of project data.
• Prepare and present technical reports, project updates, and presentations for internal and external audiences, including conferences and customer meetings.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory and analytical instrumentation.
• Maintain laboratory operations in accordance with chemical hygiene plans, environmental health and safety requirements, and quality assurance programs.
• Collaborate effectively with commercial, engineering, technical, and market development teams.

• PhD in Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent relevant education and experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience developing treatment processes and process designs for water and wastewater applications.
• Experience operating laboratory, bench‑scale, pilot‑scale, or demonstration‑scale treatment systems.
• Experience with analytical characterization of water and wastewater samples.
• Demonstrated expertise in the development or application of physicochemical treatment processes for municipal and/or industrial water and wastewater treatment.
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following treatment areas:
  • Thermal treatment
  • Advanced oxidation processes (AOP)
  • Membrane treatment
  • Biological treatment
• Strong interest in or experience with PFAS treatment and mitigation strategies.
• Three or more years of experience supporting industrial and/or municipal water treatment applications is preferred.
• Strong technical writing, data analysis, presentation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace.

At Veolia, we believe diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We're proud to champion diversity and inclusion at every level and maintain a genuine commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.

In compliance with Virginia employment law, we provide the following details:

• Compensation is tied to the market for similarly bench-marked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range:$88,000 - $101,000 USD.

We invest in our employees with a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Access to the Learning and Development Catalogue.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.